FWC143 Mini Hi-Fi System Register your product and get support at www.philips.
Important notes for users in the U.K. Mains plug This apparatus is fitted with an approved 13 Amp plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug proceed as follows: 1 2 Remove fuse cover and fuse. 3 Refit the fuse cover. Fix new fuse which should be a BS1362 3 Amp, A.S.T.A. or BSI approved type. If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in its place. If the mains plug contains a fuse, this should have a value of 3 Amp.
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Hearing Safety Listen at a moderate volume. ● Using headphones at a high volume can impair your hearing. This product can produce sounds in decibel ranges that may cause hearing loss for a normal person, even for exposure less than a minute. The higher decibel ranges are offered for those that may have already experienced some hearing loss. ● Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing "comfort level" adapts to higher volumes of sound.
General Information Maintenance .............................................. 15 Environmental information ................................ 6 Supplied accessories ............................................ 6 Safety information ................................................ 6 Clock/Timer Preparation Rear connections ................................................. 7 Inserting batteries into the remote control ... 8 Setting the clock .................................................
General Information English Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome. This product complies with the radio interference requirements of the European Union. Supplied accessories – 2 speaker boxes – remote control Environmental Information All unnecessary packaging has been omitted.
English Preparations speaker (right) speaker (left) B Speakers Connection Rear connections The type plate is located at the back of the system. A Power – Before connecting the AC power cord to the wall outlet, ensure that all other connections have been made. WARNING! – For optimal performance, use only the original power cable. – Never make or change any connections with the power switched on.
Preparations English Inserting batteries into the remote control Insert two batteries type R03 or AAA into the remote control with the correct polarity as indicated by the “+”and“-” symbols inside the batter y compartment. CAUTION! – Remove batteries if they are exhausted or will not be used for a long time. – Do not use old and new or different types of batteries in combination. – Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should be disposed of properly.
Controls on the system and remote control 1 LCD Display – ^n – RECORD 0 ....... starts recording. PLAY 2 ................. starts playback. REW à /F.FWD á fast rewinds/ forwards the tape. STOP•OPEN 9/ stops the tape; opens the tape compartment. PAUSEÅ ............ pauses recording or playback. shows the status of the system. infrared sensor for remote control. 3 PROGRAM (PROG) 4 – for CD ................. programs tracks and reviews the program. STANDBY-ON y (POWER y) switches the system to standby/on.
Basic Functions English Power-saving automatic standby The power-saving feature automatically switches to standby 30 minutes after a tape or CD playback has ended and no control is operated. Adjusting volume and sound FWC143 IMPORTANT: Before you operate the system, complete the preparation procedures. Switching the system on ● Press STANDBY-ON y (POWER y on the remote). ➜ The system will switch to the last selected source.
5 To pause playback press 2;. Press 2; again to resume play. ➜ Display: The current track number and elapased time flash when playback is paused. 6 To stop disc playback, press STOP 9. English CD Operation Note: CD playback will also stop when; – the CD door is opened. – the disc has reached the end. – you select another source: TAPE, TUNER. – you select standby. FWC143 Selecting a different track IMPORTANT: The lens of the CD player should never be touched.
CD Operation English Different play modes: SHUFFLE and REPEAT Programming track numbers Programme in the STOP position to select and store your disc tracks in the desired sequence. If you like, store any track more than once. Up to 20 tracks can be stored in the memory. You can select and change the various play modes before or during playback. REPEAT ............ plays the current track continuously REPEAT ALL ... repeats the entire disc/ programme SHUF ................
English Radio Reception FWC143 Tuning to radio stations 1 Adjust the source selector to select TUNER source. ➜ is displayed. 2 Adjust the band selector to select your waveband: MW, FMST (stereo) or FM (mono). 3 Adjust the TUNING control knob to tune to a desired radio frequency. Note: – The system is equipped with a built-in MW antenna and a fixed FM antenna. For optimal MW reception, adjust the position of the whole set until the strongest signal is found.
Tape Operation / Recording English General information on recording Tape playback 1 Adjust the source selector to select TAPE source. ➜ Display: shows TAPE throughout tape operation. 2 Press STOP•OPENÇç to open the tape door. 3 Insert a recorded tape and close the tape door. ● Recording is permissible insofar as copyright or other rights of third par ties are not infringed. ● For recording, use only NORMAL (IEC type I) tapes on which the tabs have not yet been broken.
To select and record a particular passage within a CD track: ● Press and hold down on REW à or F.FWD á. Release the control when you recognize the passage you want. ● To interrupt CD playback press 2; . ● Recording starts from this exact point in the track when you press RECORD 0. 6 7 Recording from the radio 1 Tune to the desired radio station (see Tuning to radio stations). 2 Press STOP•OPENÇç to open the tape door. 3 To pause, press PAUSE Å. Press again to resume.
Clock/Timer English FWC143 Setting the clock Setting the timer 1 In any mode, press CLOCK/TIMER twice. ➜ The clock digits for the hours flash. 2 Press SEARCH ¡1 / 2™ (í/ë on the remote) to set the hours. 3 Press CLOCK/TIMER again. ➜ The clock digits for the minutes flash. ● The system can be used as an alarm clock. CD or TUNER can be set to switch on at a preset time. The clock time needs to be set first before the timer can be used.
English Clock/Timer Activating and deactivating SLEEP The sleep timer enables the system to switch off by itself after a set period of time ● Press SLEEP on the remote control repeatly to select desired time before system shuts off. ➜ Display shows SLEEP and series of time options for selection:120, 90, 60, 45,30, 15, OFF. ● To deactivate, press SLEEP on the remote control once or more until ‘OFF’ is shown, or press STANDBY-ON y (POWER y on the remote). Specifications AMPLIFIER Output power ..............
Troubleshooting English WARNING Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will invalidate the warranty. Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock. If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the system for repair. If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or service centre. Problem Solution CD OPERATION “no cd” is displayed. – Insert a disc.
The remote control does not function The timer is not working. The Clock/Timer setting is erased. – Reduce the distance between the remote control and the system. – Insert the batteries with their polarities (+/– signs) aligned as indicated. – Replace the batteries. – Point the remote control directly toward IR sensor on the front of the system. – Set the clock correctly. – Press TIMER ON/OFF to switch on the timer. – If a recording is in progress, stop the recording.
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