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4 5 3 DISC DIRECT PLAY DISC CHANGE 3 DISC 1 OPEN • CLOSE DISC 3 DISC 2 CD SYNCHRO RECORDING CHANGER 2 1 FW- 6 CD / CD-R / CD-RW COMPATIBLE 3CD MINI HIFI SYSTEM 7 VOLUME STANDBY-ON 8 ™ ¡ ) ( ECO POWER MUSIC LEVEL 9 VOLUME INTERACTIVE VU METER DISPLAY PROG PRESET TUNER L C S SURROUND SPEAKERS R 0 DS C RIGHT TAPE AUX S PLAY• PAUSE SOURCE PRO LOGIC G S EA LEFT CENTER CD VAC DEMO STOP/ CLEAR FM •AM N T EX PR CD 1•2•3 EV VIGATION - JOG D NA UN SO CLOCK• AUT
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.
Français -------------------------------------------- 34 Français Español --------------------------------------------- 61 E s p añ o l English ------------------------------------------------ 7 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 External Sources .................................. 22 Environmental Information ................................ Acknowledgement ............................................... Supplied Accessories ........................................... Safety Information ................................................ 8 8 8 8 Preparations Rear Connections .......................................... 9–10 Optional Connections ......................................
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.
Preparations right surround speaker (right) R center speaker left surround C speaker (left) B L AUX/ CDR IN AM ANTENNA FM ANTENNA CENTER 6Ω + C – English FM wire antenna AM loop antenna REAR SURROUND + R – – L + SUBWOOFER SUBWOOFER OUT OUT AC MAINS + R – – L + C A SPEAKERS 6Ω AC power cord B Antennas Connection Rear Connections The type plate is located at the rear of the system. A Power Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM antenna to the respective terminals.
Preparations English C Speakers Connection Optional Connections Front Speakers Connect the speaker wires to the SPEAKERS (FRONT) terminals, right speaker to "R" and left speaker to "L", colored (marked) wire to "+" and black (unmarked) wire to "-". 2 1 ¶ Fully insert the stripped portion of the speaker wire into the terminal as shown.
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 - + - Dolby Surround This setting is for a full Dolby Surround Pro Logic mode. ➜ “DOLBY SURROUND” will be displayed. LEFT L C R S SURROUND SPEAKERS S Dolby Center Phantom This setting is for use L without the center C R speaker.
Controls on the system and remote control 1 STANDBY ON y – to switch the system on or to Standby mode. 2 DISPLAY SCREEN – to view the current status of the system. 3 DISC TRAY 4 DISC CHANGE – 5 – 6 – 7 – 8 – 9 – – – 0 – ! – @ – # – $ – % ^ & SOURCE – to select the following: – – – – to change disc(s). DISC 1 / DISC 2 / DISC 3 (CD DIRECT) to select a disc tray for playback. OPEN•CLOSE to open or close the disc tray.
Controls English ) DISPLAY – ¡ ™ – £ – ≤ – ∞ – § – ≥ – • – ª – º – ⁄ – ¤ – ‹ – to select different screen display mode : NORMAL, MODE 1, MODE 2, or MODE 3. PROG (PROGRAM) for CD ................. to program disc tracks. for TUNER ........ to program preset radio stations. for CLOCK ....... (on the system only) to select 12or 24-hour clock mode. CLOCK•TIMER to view the clock, set the clock or set the timer. SHUFFLE to playback all available discs and their tracks/ program in random order.
FW- MINI HIFI SYSTEM English Basic Functions VOLUME STANDBY-ON MUSIC LEVEL VOLUME INTERACTIVE VU METER DISPLAY PROG PRESET TUNER L C S SURROUND SPEAKERS R RIGHT DS C S PLAY• PAUSE SOURCE PRO LOGIC G S EA LEFT CENTER CD VAC DEMO STOP/ CLEAR FM •AM N T EX PR CD 1•2•3 EV VIGATION - JOG D NA UN SO CLOCK• AUTO TIMER REPLAY DUBBING REC RC H • TU N NI TAPE AUX DB IMPORTANT! Before you operate the system, complete the preparation procedures.
Basic Functions English Switching the system on In Standby/Demonstration mode ● Press STANDBY ON. ➜ The system will switch to the last selected source. ● Press CD, TUNER, TAPE, AUX (or CD 123, TUNER, TAPE 1/2 or AUX/CDR on the remote control). ➜ The system will switch to the selected source. ● Press any one of the DISC DIRECT PLAY buttons or OPEN•CLOSE. ➜ The system will switch to CD mode. Switching the system to Standby mode In Demonstration mode ● Press and hold DEMO STOP Ç on the system.
Sound Navigation For optimal sound listening, select only one of the following navigation sound controls at a time : DSC, VAC or DBB. DBB (Dynamic Bass Boost) There are three DBB settings to enhance the bass response. 1 Press DBB. ➜ DBB button lights up. Adjust the JOG CONTROL (or press DBB on the remote control repeatedly) to select the desired Dynamic Bass Boost level : BEAT, PUNCH, BLAST or DBB OFF. will appear on ➜ If “BEAT“ is selected, the display.
CD Operation English 3 DISC DIRECT PLAY DISC CHANGE DISC 1 OPEN• CLOSE DISC 3 DISC 2 CD / CD-R / CD-RW COMPATIBLE 3CD CD SYNCHRO RECORDING CHANGER FW- MINI HIFI SYSTEM VOLUME STANDBY-ON MUSIC LEVEL VOLUME INTERACTIVE VU METER DISPLAY PROG PRESET L S TUNER C R DS C RIGHT SURROUND SPEAKERS - S PLAY• PAUSE SOURCE + - + PRO LOGIC G S EA LEFT CENTER CD VAC DEMO STOP/ CLEAR FM •AM N T EX PR CD 1•2•3 EV VIGATION - JOG D NA UN SO CLOCK• AUTO TIMER REPLAY DUBBING REC
Disc Playback a disc is loaded in the disc tray 1 2 the current selected disc tray is empty the current selected disc tray is loaded or playing To play all discs on the disc tray ● Press PLAYÉ. ➜ All the available discs will play once, then stop. ➜ During playback, the selected disc tray, track number and elapsed playing time of the current track will appear on the display. To play one disc only ● Press the DISC DIRECT PLAY button : DISC 1, DISC 2 or DISC 3. ➜ The selected disc will play once, then stop.
CD Operation English To erase the entire program ● Press Ç once when playback is stopped or twice during playback. ➜ "PROGRAM CLEARED" will be displayed. ➜ PROG 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. Repeat The current track, a disc, all available discs or all programmed tracks can be played repeatedly. 1 Press REPEAT on the remote control repeatedly to select various repeat modes.
FW- MINI HIFI SYSTEM English Radio Reception VOLUME STANDBY-ON MUSIC LEVEL VOLUME INTERACTIVE VU METER DISPLAY PROG PRESET TUNER L C S SURROUND SPEAKERS R DS C RIGHT TAPE AUX S PLAY• PAUSE SOURCE PRO LOGIC G S EA LEFT CENTER CD VAC DEMO STOP/ CLEAR FM •AM N T EX PR CD 1•2•3 EV VIGATION - JOG D NA UN SO CLOCK• AUTO TIMER REPLAY DUBBING REC RC H • TUN IN DB B CDR / DVD TAPE 1•2 - Storing Preset Radio Stations You can store up to 40 preset radio stations in the mem
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 ● Once you’ve preset the radio stations, press í or ë to select the desired preset number. ➜ The preset number, radio frequency, and waveband will appear on the display.
FW- MINI HIFI SYSTEM English Tape Operation/Recording VOLUME STANDBY-ON MUSIC LEVEL VOLUME INTERACTIVE VU METER DISPLAY PROG PRESET TUNER L C S SURROUND SPEAKERS R DS C RIGHT TAPE AUX S PLAY• PAUSE SOURCE PRO LOGIC G S EA LEFT CENTER CD VAC DEMO STOP/ CLEAR FM •AM N T EX PR CD 1•2•3 EV VIGATION - JOG D NA UN SO CLOCK• AUTO TIMER REPLAY DUBBING REC RC H • TUN IN DB TAPE 1•2 B CDR / DVD - TAPE 1 + - + TAPE 2 IMPORTANT! – Before playing a tape, check and tighte
Tape Operation/Recording English To rewind or fast forward during playback ● Press and hold à or á until the desired passage is reached, then release. ➜ The tape continues playing. ● The tape will stop automatically at the end of the tape during rewinding or fast forwarding. ➜ During searching, the sound is reduced to a low volume. 1 2 ● If “CHECK TAPE” is displayed, the protection tab has been broken. Put a piece of clear adhesive tape over the opening.
Tape Operation/Recording English CD Synchro Recording 1 Press CD 1•2•3 to select the disc. ● Press í or ë to select the desired track to start recording. ● You can program the tracks in the order you want them to be recorded (refer to “CD Operation - Programming the disc tracks”). 2 Press REC to start recording. ➜ The disc will start playback automatically. 1 2 3 To select another track during recording Press PAUSEÅ to interrupt recording. Pressí or ë to select the desired track.
Clock/Timer English FW- MINI HIFI SYSTEM VOLUME STANDBY-ON MUSIC LEVEL VOLUME INTERACTIVE VU METER DISPLAY PROG PRESET TUNER L C S SURROUND SPEAKERS R DS C RIGHT TAPE AUX S PLAY• PAUSE SOURCE PRO LOGIC G S EA LEFT CENTER CD VAC DEMO STOP/ CLEAR FM •AM N T EX PR CD 1•2•3 EV VIGATION - JOG D NA UN SO CLOCK• AUTO TIMER REPLAY DUBBING REC RC H • TUN IN DB B CDR / DVD TAPE 1•2 - The clock (if it is set) will be shown in Standby mode.
2 Press CD, TUNER or TAPE to select the desired source. ● Before setting the timer, 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 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 ........................................................... 150 W DPL Mode Left/Right Channel .................. 2 x 50 W RMS(1) Center Channel .......................... 25 W RMS, 6 Ω Surround Channel ........ 2 x 12.5 W RMS, 3 Ω Stereo Mode ............................... 2 x 50 W RMS(1)/ ..................................................................... 2 x 40 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 wipe in a circular motion. ¶ Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended for analog records. Cleaning the Heads and the Tape Paths ¶ To ensure good recording and playback quality, clean the heads A, the capstan(s) B, and pressure roller(s) C after every 50 hours of tape operation.
Troubleshooting English RADIO RECEPTION Radio reception is poor. – If the signal is too weak, adjust the antenna or connect an external antenna for better reception. – Increase the distance between the Mini HiFi System and your TV or VCR. 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 is of poor quality.
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.
