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OPEN•CLOSE DISC CHANGE # DISC 1 DISC 2 $ DISC 3 % @ 3CD CHANGER ! 0 MINI HIFI SYSTEM STANDBY ON LEFT 1 ECO POWER CENTER RIGHT ^ SURR & * PRO LOGIC IR SENSOR CD 1•2•3 C1CD •2•3 /TR EB 6 7 8 9 FM•AM TAPE 1•2 BAND TUNER TAPE SEARCH•TUNING DEMO STOP STOP•CLEAR PLAY PAUSE CDR/DVD ( CDR AUX PRESET ▲ PREV SIDE NEXT VOLUME LE PERSO NA L DS C VE C BASS ▲ 2 3 4 5 SURR PROG CLOCK/ TIMER DIM AUTO REVERSE DUB (HSD) RECORD ) DYNAMIC BASS BOOST BASS TREBLE JOG CONTROL O
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – Read before operating equipment This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards.There are, however, some installation and operation precautions which you should be particularly aware of. 1. Read these instructions – All the safety 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. Keep these instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
English Index Français English ------------------------------------------------ 7 E s p añ o l Français -------------------------------------------- 36 Español --------------------------------------------- 65 Canada English: This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
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General Information Radio Reception Environmental Information ................................ Acknowledgement ............................................... Supplied Accessories ........................................... Safety Information ................................................ 8 8 8 8 Storing Preset Radio Stations .................... 23-24 Tuning to Preset Radio Stations ...................... 24 External Sources Listening to External Sources ..........................
General Information English This system complies with the FCC rules, Part 15 and with 21 CFR 1040.10. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: – This device may not cause harmful interference, and – This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Environmental Information All unnecessary packaging has been omitted.
English Preparations AM loop antenna FM wire antenna right surround left surround center speaker D speaker (right) DIGITAL OUT SURROUND SUBWOOFER OUT OUT L R L AUX/CDR IN R LINE OUT FM ANTENNA 300Ω AM ANTENNA CENTER + – REAR SURROUND + AC MAINS ~ B C L – – R + subwoofer speaker (left) FRONT + L – – R + A A AC power cord AC power cord B Antennas Connection Rear Connections The type plate is located at the rear of the system.
Preparations English C Speakers Connection Front Speakers Connect to the SPEAKERS (FRONT) terminals, right speaker to "R" and left speaker to "L". Colored (marked) wire to "+" and black (unmarked) wire to "-". 1 2 ● Clip the stripped portion of the speaker wire as shown. Rear Surround Speakers Connect to the REAR SURROUND terminals, right speaker to "R" and left speaker to "L". Colored (marked) wire to "+" and black (unmarked) wire to "-". Center Speaker Connect to the CENTER terminal.
Dolby ProLogic Surround Sound provides the current industry standard for home cinema sound from VCR and TV broadcasts. The front left and right speakers deliver detailed, directional sound as the center speaker "steers" dialogue/ vocal sound and center screen action toward the TV screen. Both surround speakers add a greater sense of depth with special effects. Positioning the Speakers To get the best surround sound effect, place the speakers as follows.
Dolby Pro Logic English ➜ "TEST TONE" followed by "ADAPT BALANCE, CENTER AND REAR LEVEL" will be displayed. ➜ The test signal will last for about 90 seconds. Adjust the sound level DPL TEST TONE R REAR CENTER + LEFT CENTER SURR RIGHT SURR BALANCE L - Dolby Surround This setting is for a full Dolby Surround Pro Logic mode. ➜ “DOLBY SURROUND” will be displayed. - + Front speakers ● Press BALANCE L for left speaker and press BALANCE R for right speaker.
Subwoofer Setting up the Subwoofer Connecting the Subwoofer Refer to “Preparations - Rear Connections”. Positioning the Subwoofer Volume Adjustment You can adjust the subwoofer to suit the sound level of your front speakers. Reinforcing the bass sound gives you a greater sense of atmosphere. CENTER SPEAKER SUBFRONT WOOFER LEFT MINI HIFI SYSTEM English Switching the subwoofer to Standby mode Rotate the subwoofer VOLUME counterclockwise until there is a click. ➜ The LED indicator light will turn red.
Controls (illustration on page 3) English Controls on the system and remote control 1 STANDBY ON y – – 2 – 3 – 4 5 – 6 – 7 – 8 – 9 – 0 – – – – – to switch the system on or to Standby mode. to start EASY SET operation. ECO POWER to activate or deactivate Eco Power Standby mode. iR SENSOR infrared sensor for remote control. PROG (PROGRAM) for CD ................. to program disc tracks. for Tuner ............. to program preset radio stations. for CLOCK .......
Controls – – £ – ≤ – ∞ § ≥ – • – ª – º – ⁄ – ¤ – ‹ – › – fi – fl – ‡ ° – – to adjust the BASS/TREBLE level : BASS # $ to increase or decrease the low tone. TREBLE # $ to increase or decrease the high tone. AUTO REVERSE to select the desired playback modes in tape deck 2 only. DYNAMIC BASS BOOST (DBB) to select a bass boost level or to turn off bass boost. TAPE DECK 2 TAPE DECK 1 CLOCK to view the clock display. REPEAT to playback track(s)/disc(s) repeatedly.
Basic Functions English TV/AV 2 MINI HIFI SYSTEM TUNER CD 123 TAPE 1/2 AUX/CDR STANDBY-ON LEFT SURR ECO POWER CENTER RIGHT 1 2 3 SURR 4 5 6 8 7 PRO LOGIC 9 CLOCK AUTO REV.
Switching the system on In Standby mode ● Press STANDBY ON or CD/TUNER/ TAPE/AUX on the system. ➜ The system will switch to the last selected source or the selected source. ● Press any one of the DISC DIRECT PLAY buttons or OPEN•CLOSE. ➜ The system will switch to CD mode. In Eco Power Standby mode ● Press CD 123, TUNER, TAPE 1/2 or AUX/ CDR on the remote control. ➜ The system will switch to the selected source.
Basic Functions 3 English Volume Control Adjust VOLUME to increase (turn clockwise or VOLUME +) or decrease (turn counterclockwise or VOLUME -) the sound level. To listen through the headphones ● Connect the headphones plug to the n socket at the front of the system. ➜ The speakers will be muted. To switch off the volume temporarily ● Press MUTE on the remote control. ➜ Playback will be continued without sound and "MUTE" will be displayed.
Digital Sound Control (DSC) The DSC feature enables you to adjust the system to suit your type of music. 1 2 Press DSC. Adjust the JOG CONTROL (or press DSC on the remote control repeatedly) to select the desired Digital Sound Control effect : OPTIMAL, CLASSIC, TECHNO, VOCAL, ROCK or JAZZ. ➜ The selected DSC will be encircled. Note: – For a neutral sound effect, select CLASSIC. Virtual Environment Control (VEC) The VEC feature enables you to adjust the system to select a type of environment.
CD Operation English OPEN•CLOSE DISC CHANGE DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 TV/AV 2 TUNER CD 123 TAPE 1/2 AUX/CDR 3CD CHANGER 1 2 3 4 5 6 MINI HIFI SYSTEM STANDBY-ON LEFT SURR CENTER RIGHT 8 7 9 CLOCK SURR AUTO REV.
Discs Playback To playback all discs on the disc tray ● Press PLAYÉÅ. ➜ All the available discs will playback once and then stop. ➜ During playback, the selected disc tray, track number and elapsed playing time of the current track will appear on the display. 1 2 To playback one disc only ● Press the DISC DIRECT PLAY button : DISC 1, DISC 2 or DISC 3. ➜ The selected disc will playback once and then stop. Replace discs during playback Press DISC CHANGE. To change the inner disc, press DISC CHANGE again.
CD Operation English To review the program ● Stop playback and press í or ë repeatedly. ● To exit review mode, press Ç. To erase the entire program ● Press Ç once when playback is stopped or twice during playback. ➜ "PROGRAM CLEARED" will be displayed. ➜ PROGRAM will disappear from the display. Note: – The program will be erased when the system is disconnected from the power supply or when the disc tray is opened.
English Radio Reception MINI HIFI SYSTEM TV/AV 2 STANDBY-ON LEFT CENTER RIGHT TUNER CD 123 SURR ECO POWER PRO LOGIC IR SENSOR FM•AM C1CD •2•3 BASS /TR EB BAND TUNER DEMO STOP STOP•CLEAR SEARCH•TUNING 2 3 5 6 PREV PRESET ▲ SIDE NEXT 8 7 CDR AUX TAPE PLAY PAUSE 1 4 CDR/DVD CLOCK VOLUME 9 AUTO REV.
Radio Reception English Notes: – If you attempt to store more than 40 preset radio stations, "PROGRAM FULL" will be displayed. – During programming, if no button is pressed within 20 seconds, the system will exit the Program mode automatically. Tuning to Preset Radio Stations ● Press í or ë (or Digits 0–9 on the remote control) to select the desired preset number. ➜ The preset number, radio frequency, and waveband will appear on the display. For Recording, please refer to “Tape Operation/Recording”.
English Tape Operation/Recording MINI HIFI SYSTEM TV/AV STANDBY-ON LEFT CENTER 2 RIGHT TUNER CD 123 SURR ECO POWER TAPE 1/2 AUX/CDR SURR PRO LOGIC 1 2 3 4 5 6 IR SENSOR FM•AM C 1CD •2•3 BASS /TR EB BAND TUNER DEMO STOP STOP•CLEAR SEARCH•TUNING CDR/DVD CDR AUX TAPE PLAY PAUSE PREV PRESET ▲ SIDE NEXT 8 7 VOLUME LE 9 CLOCK AUTO REV.
Tape Operation/Recording English To change the playback side on tape deck 2 only ● Press í or ë. ➜ The A (BACK) or B (FRONT) appear on the display, depending on the tape side selected. To change the playback mode on tape deck 2 only ● Press AUTO REVERSE repeatedly to select the different playback modes. å : playback on one side of the tape only. ∂ : both sides are played once. ∫ : both sides are played repeatedly, up to 10 times each side unless you pressÇ.
Preparation for Recording 1 2 3 4 5 Press TAPE (TAPE 1•2) to select TAPE 2. Load a recordable tape into tape deck 2. Press í or ë to select the recording tape side. ➜ A appears on the display for reverse side. ➜ B appears on the display for forward side. Press AUTO REVERSE repeatedly to select playback modes for recording. ➜ å for recording on one side only. ➜ ∂ for recording on both sides. Prepare the source to be recorded. CD – load the disc(s). TUNER – tune to the desired radio station.
Clock/Timer English TV/AV MINI HIFI SYSTEM 2 TUNER CD 123 TAPE 1/2 AUX/CDR STANDBY-ON LEFT SURR ECO POWER CENTER RIGHT 1 2 3 SURR 4 5 6 8 7 PRO LOGIC 9 CLOCK AUTO REV.
2 Press CD, TUNER or TAPE to select the desired source. ● Make sure the music source has been prepared. CD – Load the disc(s). To start from a specific track, make a program (refer to “CD Operation Programming the disc tracks”). TUNER – tune to the desired preset radio station. TAPE – load the prerecorded tape into tape deck 2. 3 Press à or á on the system repeatedly to set the hour for the timer to start. 4 Press í or ë on the system repeatedly to set the minute for the timer to start.
Specifications English AMPLIFIER Output power Total power ........................................................... 300 W DPL Mode Left/Right Channel .................. 2 x 80 W RMS(1) Center Channel ....................... 50 W RMS, 12 Ω Surround Channel ............ 2 x 25 W RMS, 6 Ω Stereo Mode ............................... 2 x 80 W RMS(1)/ ..................................................................... 2 x 70 W FTC Signal-to-noise ratio ..........................
Maintenance Cleaning Discs ● When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out. ● Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended for analog records. Cleaning the disc lens ● After prolonged use, dirt or dust may accumulate at the disc lens. To ensure good playback quality, clean the disc lens with Philips CD Lens Cleaner or any commercially available cleaner.
Troubleshooting English TAPE OPERATION/RECORDING Recording or playback cannot be made. The tape deck door cannot open. Recorded material sounds strange. GENERAL The system does not react when buttons are pressed. Sound cannot be heard or poor quality. The left and right sound outputs are reversed. The remote control does not function properly. The timer is not working. The sound from the external source is distorted. Not all lighted buttons are showing light. The Clock/Timer setting is erased.
LIMITED WARRANTY AUDIO SYSTEM One Year Free Labor One Year Free Service on Parts This product must be carried in for repair. WHO IS COVERED? BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE... You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty service. A sales receipt or other document showing that you purchased the product is considered proof of purchase. Please check your owner’s manual before requesting service. Adjustments of the controls discussed there may save you a service call.
