FW- C58

C55
Mini Hi-Fi System
with 3 CD changer

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English êÛÒÒÍËÈ
MAGYARORSZÁG ÈESKA REPUBLIKÁ SLOVAK REPUBLIC
Minõségtanúsítás
Vystraha! Prístroj sa nesmie pou|íva† v mokrom a vlhkom
A garanciajegyen feltüntetett forgalombahozó vállalat a 2/
Tento pøístroj pracuje s laserov¥m paprskem. Pøi prostredí! Chránte pred striekajúcou a
1984. (III.10.) BkM-IpM együttes rendelet értelmében
nesprávné manipulaci s pøístrojem (v rozporu s tímto kvapkajúcou vodou!
tanúsítja, hogy ezen készülék megfelel a mûszaki
návodem) mù¿e dojít k nebezpeènému ozáøení. Proto
adatokban megadott értékeknek.
pøístroj za chodu neotevírejte ani nesnímejte jeho kryty.
Polski

Figyelem! Jakoukoli opravu v|dy svìøte specializovanému servisu.

A meghibásodott készüléket – beleértve a hálózati
csatlakozót is – csak szakember (szerviz) javíthatja. Nebezpeèí!
Ne tegye ki a készüléket esõnek vagy nedvesség Pøi sejmutí krytù a odji∂tìní bezpeènostních spínaèù hrozí
Èesky Slovensky Magyar

hatásának! nebezpeèí neviditelného laserového záøení!

Garancia Chraòte se pøed pøím¥m zásahem laserového
A forgalombahozó vállalat a termékre 12 hónap garanciát paprsku.
vállal.
Névleges feszültség ............................................ 220-230 V Záruka
Elemes mûködéshez .......................................... 2 x AA/R06 Pokud byste z jakéhokoli dùvodu pøístroj demontovali, v|dy
Névleges frekvencia .......................... 50 Hz (vagy 50-60 Hz) nejdøíve vytáhnìte sí†ovou zástrèku.
Teljesítmény Pøístroj chraòte pøed jakoukoli vlhkostí i pøed kapkami
maximális ........................................................ 75 W vody.
névleges .......................................................... 60 W
készenléti állapotban ................................... < 15 W
Érintésvédelmi osztály II.
Tömeg ....................................................................... 16,7 kg
Befoglaló méretek
szélesség .................................................... 745 mm
magasság ................................................... 310 mm
mélység ...................................................... 390 mm
Rádiórész vételi tartomány
URH OIRT ......................................... 65,81 - 74 MHz
CIRR ................................................. 87,5 - 108 MHz
Erõsítõrész
Kimeneti teljesítmény .................................. 1500 W PMPO
........................................... 2 x 50 W, 2 x 7 W RMS

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 INDEX

êÛÒÒÍËÈ English
English .....................................5

êÛÒÒÍËÈ ................................ 27

Polski
Polski .....................................53

Magyar Slovensky Èesky

Èesky ......................................75

Slovensky ..............................97

Magyar .................................119

CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
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FW-C58

FW-C55

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 CONTENTS
General Information ................. 5
Safety Information .................... 5
Preparation .......................... 6 - 7
Controls ............................... 8 - 10
Operating The System ..... 10 - 12
CD ....................................... 13 - 15
Tuner .................................. 16 - 18
AUX/CDR ................................... 18
Tape ................................... 19 - 20
Karaoke ..................................... 20
Recording ......................... 21 - 22
Clock ......................................... 23
Timer ................................. 23 - 24
Sleep Timer .............................. 24
Maintenance ............................ 24
Specifications ......................... 25
Troubleshooting ...................... 26
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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.
Environmental Information
All unnecessary packaging has been
omitted. We have tried to make the
packaging easy to separate into three
materials: cardboard (box), polystyrene
foam (buffer) and polyethylene (bags,
protective foam sheet).
Your system consists of materials which
can be recycled and reused if disassembled
by a specialized company. Please observe
the local regulations regarding the disposal
of packaging materials, exhausted
batteries and old equipment.
Acknowledgement
Dolby B NR and the double-D symbol d
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
Licencing Corporation.
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Accessories (Supplied) • Under no circumstances should you
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repair the system yourself, as this will
– Remote control
invalidate the warranty!
– Batteries (two AA size) for remote
• If the system is brought directly from a
control
cold to a warm location, or is placed in a
– AM loop antenna
very damp room, moisture may
– FM wire antenna
condense on the lens of the CD unit
– AC power cord
inside the system. Should this occur, the
– SS-107 surround speakers (for model
CD player will not operate normally.
FW-C58 only)
Leave the power on for about one hour
with no disc in the system until normal
Safety Information
playback is possible.
• Before operating the system, check that • Electrostatic discharge may cause
the operating voltage indicated on the unexpected problems. See whether
typeplate (or the voltage indication these problems disappear if you unplug
beside the voltage selector) of your the AC power cord and plug it in again
system is identical with the voltage of after a few seconds.
your local power supply. If not, please • To disconnect the system from the
consult your dealer. The typeplate is power supply completely, remove
located at the rear of your system. the AC power plug from the wall
• When the system is switched on, do not socket.
move it around.
• 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 your system. Allow at
least 10 cm clearance from the rear and
the top of the unit and 5 cm from the
each side.
• Do not expose the system to excessive
moisture, rain, sand or heat sources.
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 PREPARATION
Rear Connections
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STANDBY ON

OFER LEVEL CONT

BW O RO
SU L

HIGH POWER SUBWOOFER

MIN
CUT OFF FREQUENCY

60Hz 150Hz
MAX

H
E AUDIO OUT

G
F
AUDIO IN

A B
DIGITAL SUB- L R L R
OUT WOOFER
OUT AUX/CDR IN LINE OUT
FM ANTENNA 75Ω
AM ANTENNA

REAR
SURROUND FRONT
L R
+ +
L L

I AC
–
–
–
–
R
MAINS R
~ + +

L R
surr. surr. C

D (for model FW-C58 only)

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A AM Loop Antenna
Connection
Connect the supplied loop antenna to the
AM ANTENNA terminal. Place the AM loop
antenna far away from the system and
adjust its position for the best reception.
B FM Wire Antenna
Connection
Connect the supplied FM wire antenna to
the FM ANTENNA 75 Ω terminal. Adjust
the position of the FM antenna for the best
reception.
Outdoor Antenna
For better FM stereo reception connect an
outdoor FM antenna to the FM ANTENNA
75 Ω terminal using a 75 Ω coaxial wire.
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 Front
terminal L, with the colored wire to +
and the black wire to -.
• Clip the stripped portion of the speaker
wire as shown.
12 mm
unlock lock
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CAUTION:
– For optimal sound performance, it is
recommended to use the supplied
speakers.
– Do not connect more than one speaker
to any one pair of +/- speaker
terminal.
– Do not connect speakers with
impedance lower than the speakers
supplied. Please refer to
SPECIFICATION section of this manual.
D Rear Surround Speakers’
Connection (for model FW-C58
only)
Connect the black (non-marked) wires to
the black REAR SURROUND terminals and
the colored (marked) wires to the grey
REAR SURROUND terminals.
E Subwoofer Out Connection
Connect the optional active subwoofer to
the SUBWOOFER OUT terminal. The
subwoofer reproduces just the low bass
sound effect (e.g. explosions, the rumble of
spaceships, etc.). Be sure to follow the
instructions supplied with the subwoofer.
F Line Out Connection (wireless
ready)
You can connect the audio left and right
LINE OUT terminals to a optional CD
Recorder ANALOGUE IN terminals. This
allows you to record in an analogue format.
You can also install additional optional
front active speakers away from the
system (e.g. in another room) to reduce the
inconvenience of running long speaker
wires across rooms. You can place as many
remote speakers as you like provided they
operate at the same radio frequency.
Connect the wireless radio frequency
transmitter to the LINE OUT terminals.
Place the active speakers at your preferred
location. Be sure to follow the instructions
supplied with the active speakers.
Note:
– Availability of wireless transmitter and
its peripherals are subjected to the
approval of local authorities. Please
check with respective local safety or
approving authority.
G Digital Out Connection
You can record the digital sound from the
CD, through this output, on any audio
equipment with digital input (e.g. CD
Recorder, Digital Audio Tape (DAT) deck,
Digital to Analog Converter and Digital
Signal Processor).
Connect one end of the cinch cable (not
supplied) to the DIGITAL OUT socket and
the other end to the audio equipment with
digital input.When connecting the cinch
cable, make sure it is fully inserted.
PREPARATION
H Connecting other
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equipment to your system
You can connect the audio left and right
OUT terminals of a TV, VCR, Laser Disc
player, DVD player or CD Recorder to the
AUX/CDR IN terminals at the rear of the
system.
I AC Power Supply
After all other connections have been
made, connect the AC power cord to the
system and to the wall outlet.
Inserting batteries into the
Remote Control
• Insert the batteries (Type R06 or AA)
into the remote control as shown in the
battery compartment.
+
• To avoid damage from possible battery
leakage, remove dead batteries or
batteries that will not be used for a long
time. For replacement, use type R06 or
AA batteries.
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 CONTROLS
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# DISC CHANGE OPEN•CLOSE

$
DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3
@

! 3CD CHANGER

2 ¤
0 %
MINI HIFI SYSTEM
CD TAPE 1/2 TUNER
^
PROGRAM SHUFFLE STEREO
REPEAT TIMER REC
NEWS T.A. AM MW FM LW
60Hz 8KHz
BACK
FRONT HSD %
250Hz 500Hz 1KHz 2KHz 4KHz

STANDBY DOLBY B
& PROGRAM AUX SLEEP TIMER

1 ON NR
8 ⁄
RDS * CD DIRECT

9 CLOCK/ ( @ 1 2 3
TIMER CD1 • 2 • 3 BAND TAPE 1 • 2 CDR/VIDEO
NEWS/TA
º
8 ) REPEAT PAUSE SHUFFLE

CD TUNER TAPE AUX

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7 PROG
SEARCH • TUNING STOP•CLEAR PLAY PAUSE
▲
PRESET ▲
PREV SIDE NEXT
A. REV
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É £
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MIC
LEVEL
í ë
REC SOUND NAVIGATION

5 INCREDIBLE DYNAMIC BASS

BOOST
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SURROUND
à á
4 DIGITAL
£ 3
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 CONTROLS
Controls on the system and 8 PROG (PROGRAM) AUX / (CDR/VIDEO) for DEMO ...... (on the system only) to

remote control
1 STANDBY ON
– to switch the system on or to standby
mode.
– to use for EASY SET.
2 DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL (DSC)
– to select the desired sound effect :
OPTIMAL, CLASSIC, TECHNO, JAZZ,
ROCK or VOCAL.
3 INCREDIBLE SURROUND
– to switch on or off the surround sound
effect.
4 n
– to connect headphones.
5 REC (RECORD)
– to start recording on tape deck 2.
6 DUB (HIGH SPEED DUBBING
[HSD])
– to dub a tape in normal or fast speed.
7 JOG
– to select the desired equalizer display.
– to select the desired DSC setting. You
must select the DSC feature first.
– to select the desired level of
Incredible Surround Sound. You must
select the Incredible Surround Sound
feature first.
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for CD ............ to program CD tracks. – to select sound from an external start or stop
for TUNER ..... to program preset radio source (e.g. TV, VCR, Laser Disc player, demonstration mode.
stations. DVD player or CD Recorder). When in PLAY É / PAUSE Å
for CLOCK ..... to select 12 or 24 hour Aux mode, press to select either AUX for CD ............ to start or interrupt
in clock setting mode or CDR. playback.
(on the system only). ^ A. REV (AUTO REVERSE) for TAPE ........ to start playback.
9 CLOCK/TIMER – available in tape deck 2 only. í PREV / SIDE / NEXT ë
– to view the clock, set the clock or set – to select the desired play modes (PRESET 4 3 )
the timer. ( å / ∂ / ∫ ). for CD ............ to skip to the beginning
0 DISPLAY SCREEN & DOLBY B NR of the current, previous,
– to view the current setting of the – to switch on or off Dolby NR. or next track.
system. * RDS for TUNER ..... to select a preset radio
! CD CAROUSEL TRAY – to select RDS data in the following station in memory.
@ DISC 1 / DISC 2 / DISC 3 (CD order: station name, program type and for TAPE ........ to select tape side
DIRECT PLAY) radio text. (back or front) in tape
– to select a CD tray for playback. ( NEWS/TA deck 2 only.
# DISC CHANGE – to hear News or Traffic Announcement for CLOCK ..... to set the minute (on
– to change CD(s). data automatically. the system only).
$ OPEN•CLOSE ) MODE SELECTION ¡ MIC LEVEL
– to open or close the CD carousel tray. SEARCH à á (TUNING à á) – to adjust the mixing level for karaoke
% SOURCE – to select the following: for CD ............ to search backward/ or microphone recording.
CD / (CD 1•2•3) forward. ™ MIC
– to select CD mode. When CD playback for TUNER ..... to tune to a lower or – to connect microphone jack.
is stopped, press to select disc tray 1, higher radio frequency. £ VOLUME
2 or 3. for TAPE ........ to rewind or fast – to increase or decrease the volume.
TUNER / (BAND) forward a tape. ≤ DYNAMIC BASS BOOST (DBB)
– to select Tuner mode. When in tuner for CLOCK ..... to set the hour (on the – to select a bass boost level or to
mode; press to select the waveband: system only). switch off bass boost.
FM or MW. STOP•CLEAR Ç ∞ OPEN
TAPE / (TAPE 1• 2) for CD ............ to stop CD playback or – to open tape deck 2.
– to select Tape mode. When tape to clear a program. § TAPE DECK 2
playback is stopped, press to select for TUNER ..... to stop programming. ≥ TAPE DECK 1
either tape deck 1 or 2. for TAPE ........ to stop playback or • OPEN
recording. – to open tape deck 1.
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 CONTROLS OPERATING THE SYSTEM
ª REPEAT
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– to repeat a CD track, a disc, or all
MINI HIFI SYSTEM
available discs. PROGRAM SHUFFLE
REPEAT REC
NEWS T.A. AM MW FM LW
60Hz 8KHz
STEREO
BACK
FRONT HSD

250Hz 500Hz 1KHz 2KHz 4KHz

º SHUFFLE STANDBY DOLBY B

NR
ON
– to play all the available discs and their RDS

tracks in random order. CLOCK/

TIMER CD1 • 2 • 3 BAND TAPE 1 • 2 CDR/VIDEO
NEWS/TA

⁄ SLEEP TIMER CD TUNER TAPE AUX

– to switch the system to standby mode PROG
SEARCH • TUNING STOP•CLEAR PLAY PAUSE
▲
PRESET ▲
PREV SIDE NEXT
A. REV

at a selected time. DU
(HS B
D)

¤ B MIC
LEVEL
SOUND NAVIGATION
– to switch the system to standby mode. REC

INCREDIBLE DYNAMIC BASS MIC

SURROUND BOOST

DIGITAL
SOUND CONTROL

Important: To stop the demonstration 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, etc.).
– Then select the desired function
(É, í, ë, etc.).
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Before you operate the system, • Press and hold Ç(on the system only)
complete the preparation procedures. for 5 seconds when the system is in
demonstration mode.
Demonstration mode ™ The demonstration will stop.
™ "DEMO OFF" is displayed.
The system has a demonstration mode that
™ The system will switch to standby
shows the various features offered by the
mode.
system. When the system is switched
on for the first time, the demonstration Notes:
mode will start automatically. – When the system is switched on from
the main power outlet, the CD carousel
Notes: tray may open and close again to
– During the demonstration, if you press
initialize the set.
any source (or standby-on) button, the – Even though the AC power cord is
system will switch to the respective
removed from and reconnected to the
mode (or standby). wall socket, the demonstration will
– When the system is switched to standby remain off until it is switched on again.
mode, the demonstration will resume 5
seconds later.

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 OPERATING THE SYSTEM
To start the demonstration mode • If no RDS station is available in the first Switching the system ON Selecting the Equalizer

• Press and hold Ç(on the system only)
for 5 seconds when the system is in
standby mode.
™ The demonstration will begin.
• When searching RDS time;
Easy Set
EASY SET allows you to store all available
radio stations and RDS stations
automatically.
1 Press and hold STANDBY ON (on the
system only) for 5 seconds; when the
system is in standby or demonstration
Notes:
preset station, the program will exit
automatically.
™ After a radio station is found,
"EASY SET" will be displayed
and followed by “TIME”
™ "SEARCH RDS TIME" will be
displayed.
™ When RDS time is read, "RDS
TIME" will be displayed. The
current time will be displayed for 2
seconds and stored automatically.
• Press CD, TUNER, TAPE or AUX.
You can also switch on the system by
pressing any one of the CD DIRECT PLAY
buttons.
Switching the system to
standby mode
• Press STANDBY ON or B on the
remote control.
™ The system will switch to standby
mode.
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Display
You can select the desired equalizer display
for the system. You must not press the DSC
or INCREDIBLE SURROUND button on the
system before using the JOG control.
• Adjust the JOG control to select the
desired Equalizer Display, NORMAL,
TOP DOWN, or NITE MODE.
™ The selected display will be shown.
NORMAL Display
PROGRAM SHUFFLE
REPEAT TIMER REC
STEREO
BACK

mode. NEWS T.A. AM MW FM LW FRONT HSD

– EASY SET will start with the RDS 60Hz 250Hz 500Hz 1KHz 2KHz 4KHz 8KHz

™ "EASY SET" will be displayed, Selecting the Source

station, if there are still presets
and followed by "TUNER" and then • Press the respective source selection
available, it will continue to store the
"AUTO". button: CD, TUNER, TAPE or AUX.
FM and MW bands respectively.
™ EASY SET will start searching for all ™ The display indicates the selected TOP DOWN Display
– When EASY SET is used, all previously
RDS radio stations with sufficient source.
stored radio stations will be replaced.
signal strength and then followed by PROGRAM SHUFFLE STEREO
BACK
– The last preset radio station or the first Note:
REPEAT TIMER REC
NEWS T.A. AM MW FM LW FRONT HSD

radio stations on FM and MW band 60Hz 250Hz 500Hz 1KHz 2KHz 4KHz 8KHz

available RDS station will appear on the – For an external source, make sure you
respectively. Weak RDS radio
display when EASY SET is completed. have connected the audio left and right
stations may be stored in later
– If RDS station does not transmit RDS OUT terminals of the external
presets.
time within 90 seconds, the program equipment (TV, VCR, Laser Disc player,
™ All available RDS and radio stations
will exit automatically and the display DVD player or CD Recorder) to the AUX/
with sufficient signal strength will be
will show “NO RDS TIME”. CDR IN terminals.
stored. Up to 40 presets may be
stored.
2 The system will proceed to set the RDS
time automatically with the stored RDS
preset station.

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NITE MODE Display INCREDIBLE SURROUND To switch off Incredible Surround DYNAMIC BASS BOOST (DBB)
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Normal stereo sound is determined by the • Press INCREDIBLE SURROUND again. There are three DBB settings to enhance
PROGRAM SHUFFLE STEREO
REPEAT TIMER REC
NEWS T.A. AM MW FM LW
BACK
FRONT HSD distance between the front speakers. ™ The INCREDIBLE SURROUND display is the bass response.
60Hz 250Hz 500Hz 1KHz 2KHz 4KHz 8KHz

When Incredible Surround is switched on, switched off.

it magnifies the virtual distance between
the front speakers for an incredibly wide,
enveloping, stereo effect. There are 12
Note:
different Incredible Surround levels
– In NITE MODE, all lights will be
available for selection.
switched off and the display brightness
will be dimmed. • Press INCREDIBLE SURROUND to
switch on.
™ The INCREDIBLE SURROUND display lights
Sound Control
up.
VOLUME ADJUSTMENT ™ "IS XX" will be displayed.
Adjust VOLUME to increase or decrease
the sound level. Note:
– "XX" is the last selected Incredible
For Personal Listening
Surround level.
Connect the headphones plug to the n
socket at the front of the system. The
You can change the Incredible Surround
speakers will be muted. level with the JOG.
• Adjust the JOG control to select the
desired Incredible Surround level
immediately after selecting the
Incredible Surround feature.
™ The Incredible Surround level will
increase or decrease between level 1
and 12.
• Press DBB briefly to select a bass boost
™ "IS OFF" will be displayed.
level.
™ The respective DBB level will be
DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL (DSC)
encircled and lit.
The DSC feature enables you to adjust the
™ "BEAT", "PUNCH" or "BLAST"
system to suit your type of music.
will be displayed.
• Press DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL
(DSC) to select OPTIMAL, CLASSIC, To switch off DBB
TECHNO, JAZZ, ROCK or VOCAL. • Press DBB briefly until "DBB OFF" is
™ The selected digital sound is displayed.
encircled.
Note:
™ "OPTIMAL X, CLASSIC,
– Some CDs or tapes might be recorded in
TECHNO X, JAZZ X, ROCK
high modulation, which causes a
X or VOCAL X" will be
distortion at high volume. If this occurs,
displayed. "X" is the pre-selected
switch off DBB or reduce the volume.
level.
Automatic DSC-DBB selection
With the JOG control, you can change the
The best DBB setting is generated
level of any DSC setting except CLASSIC.
automatically for each DSC selection. You
• First select the DSC feature, then adjust can manually select the DBB setting that
the JOG control until the desired digital best suits your listening environment.
sound setting level is reached.
™ The digital sound setting level will
increase or decrease between level 1
and 5.
Note:
– For neutral setting, select CLASSIC and
switch off DBB.

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Discs for playback CD Direct Play

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DISC CHANGE OPEN•CLOSE

DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3

This system can play all digital audio CD, • You can play a CD directly by pressing
finalized digital audio CD-Recordable and the DISC 1, DISC 2 or DISC 3 button.
finalized digital audio CD-Rewritable The CD player will stop at the end of
format discs. playback of the selected disc.
™ A lit button indicates that a disc is
loaded in the disc tray.
MINI HIFI SYSTEM PROGRAM SHUFFLE STEREO
REPEAT TIMER REC BACK
NEWS T.A. AM MW FM LW FRONT HSD

STANDBY
60Hz 250Hz 500Hz 1KHz 2KHz 4KHz 8KHz

DOLBY B
NR
Playing a CD
ON
RDS
Loading the CD Changer 1 PressÉ to start playback.
CLOCK/
TIMER CD1 • 2 • 3 BAND TAPE 1 • 2 CDR/VIDEO
NEWS/TA

1 Press CD to select CD mode. ™ The disc tray, track number and

CD TUNER TAPE AUX 2 Press OPEN•CLOSE. elapsed playing time of the current
PROG
SEARCH • TUNING STOP•CLEAR PLAY PAUSE
▲
PRESET ▲
PREV SIDE NEXT
A. REV
™ The CD carousel tray slides out. track appear on the display.
DU
(HS B
D)
3 Load a CD with the printed side up in • To interrupt playback, pressÅ.
MIC
LEVEL the right tray. ™ The playing time flashes.
REC SOUND NAVIGATION
INCREDIBLE DYNAMIC BASS
BOOST
MIC
• You can load another disc in the left • To resume playback, pressÉ again.
SURROUND

tray. 2 To stop playback, press Ç.

DIGITAL
SOUND CONTROL
• To load the third disc, press the DISC Note:
CHANGE button. – All the available discs will play once,
™ The CD carousel will rotate until the then stop.
Warning! empty tray is ready for loading.
1) This system is designed for conventional CDs. Do not use any accessories 4 Press OPEN•CLOSE to close the CD
such as disc stabilizer rings or CD treatment sheets, etc., which may damage carousel tray.
the CD mechanism. ™ The total number of tracks and the
2) Do not load more than one disc into each tray. playing time of the selected disc
3) When the CD changer is loaded with CDs, do not turn over or shake the appear on the display.
system. This may jam the changer.
Note:
You may load three discs in the CD changer for continuous playback without – To ensure good system performance,
interruption. wait until the CD changer completely
reads the disc(s) before proceeding.

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Disc Change
English
You can change the outer two discs while
the third inner disc is stopped or is playing.
1 Press DISC CHANGE.
™ The CD carousel tray slides out.
2 Replace the discs in the left and right
disc trays.
• If you wish to change the inner disc
during playback, press DISC CHANGE
again.
™ "DISC CHANGE" will be
displayed.
™ The CD will stop playing.
™ The CD carousel tray will close to
retrieve the inner CD and then open
again with the inner CD accessible.
3 Press OPEN•CLOSE to close the CD
carousel tray.
Selecting a desired track
Selecting a desired track when
playback is stopped
1 Press í or ë until the desired track
appears on the display.
2 PressÉ to start playback.
™ The selected track number and
elapsed playing time appear on the
display.
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Selecting a desired track during
playback
• Press í or ë until the desired track
appears on the display.
™ The selected track number and
elapsed playing time appear on the
display.
• If you press í once it will skip to the
beginning of the current track and play
the track again.
Note:
– Pressingí during shuffling can only skip
to the beginning of the current track.
Searching for a particular
passage 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 or á
is released.
Programming Tracks
Programming tracks of a loaded CD is
possible when playback is stopped. The
display will indicate the total tracks stored
in the program. Up to 40 tracks can be
stored in the memory in any order. When
40 tracks are stored and you attempt to
store another track, the display will show
“FULL”.
1 Load the desired discs in the disc trays.
2 Press PROG to start programming.
™ The PROGRAM 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 Press í or ë to select the desired
track.
5 Press PROG to store the track.
• Repeat steps 3 to 5 to store other discs
and tracks.
6 Press Ç once to end programming.
™ The total number of tracks
programmed and total playing time
appear on the display.
Notes:
– If the total playing time is more than
“99:59“ or if one of the programmed
tracks has a number greater than 30,
then “--:--” appears on the display
instead of the total playing time.
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– If the system is reading the disc,
programming is not possible,
“READING” will be displayed and
followed by "DISC X". "X" is the
current read disc number.
– During programming, if no button is
pressed within 20 seconds, the system
will exit program mode automatically.
Reviewing the program
Reviewing of the program is possible only
when playback is stopped.
• Press í or ë repeatedly to review
the programmed tracks.
• Press Ç once to exit review mode.
Playing the program
1 Press É to start program playback.
™ "PLAY PROGRAM" will be
displayed.
™ 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 or all
programmed tracks will be played
repeatedly.
™ "TRACK" or "PROGRAM" will be
displayed.
™ The REPEAT and PROGRAM appear on
the display.
2 Press Ç to stop program playback.
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Notes:
– If you press any of the CD DIRECT PLAY
buttons, the system will play the
selected disc or track and the stored
program will be ignored temporarily. The
PROGRAM display also will disappear
temporarily from the display. It will
reappear when playback of the selected
disc ends.
– REPEAT DISC mode is not available
when program playback begins.
Erasing the program (when
playback is stopped)
• Press Ç.
™ "PROGRAM CLEARED" will be
displayed.
Note:
– The program will be erased when the
system is disconnected from the power
supply or when the CD carousel tray is
opened.
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Shuffle (only on remote control)
In shuffle mode, the system plays all the
available discs and their tracks in random
order. Shuffle may be used also when
tracks are programmed.
To shuffle all the discs and tracks
1 Press SHUFFLE.
™ "SHUFFLE" will be displayed.
™ The SHUFFLE, the disc and the track
selected at random appear on the
display.
• The discs and the tracks will be played
in random order until you press Ç.
• If you press REPEAT during shuffling,
the current track or all available discs
will be played repeatedly.
™ "TRACK" or "ALL" will be
displayed.
™ The REPEAT and SHUFFLE appear on the
display.
2 Press SHUFFLE again to resume normal
playback.
™ The SHUFFLE disappears from the
display.
Note:
– REPEAT DISC mode is not available
when shuffle is selected.
CD
Repeat (only on remote control)
English
You can play the current track, a disc or all
available discs repeatedly.
1 Press REPEAT on the remote control to
select the various repeat modes.
™ "TRACK", "DISC", "ALL" or
"OFF" will be displayed.
™ The REPEAT appears on the display.
• The selected track, selected disc or all
available discs will now be played
repeatedly until you press Ç.
2 Press REPEAT until the "OFF" mode is
displayed to resume normal playback.
™ The REPEAT 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 REPEAT, PROGRAM and SHUFFLE
appear on the display.
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™ The system will start searching for all 4 Press à or á to tune to the desired
English
radio stations with RDS and then frequency.
MINI HIFI SYSTEM PROGRAM SHUFFLE
REPEAT TIMER REC
NEWS T.A. AM MW FM LW
STEREO
BACK
FRONT HSD followed by radio stations on FM and • If you wish to store the radio station to
another preset number, press 4 or 3 to
60Hz 250Hz 500Hz 1KHz 2KHz 4KHz 8KHz

STANDBY DOLBY B
NR
MW band respectively.
ON
RDS ™ All available radio stations will be select the desired preset number.
CLOCK/
TIMER CD1 • 2 • 3 BAND TAPE 1 • 2 CDR/VIDEO
NEWS/TA stored automatically. The frequency 5 Press PROG again.
and preset number will be displayed ™ The PROGRAM disappears and the
CD TUNER TAPE AUX
PROG
SEARCH • TUNING STOP•CLEAR PLAY PAUSE
▲
PRESET ▲
PREV SIDE NEXT
A. REV briefly. radio station will be stored.
DU
(HS B ™ The system will stop searching when
D)
• Repeat steps 3 – 5 to store other preset
all the available radio stations are
MIC
LEVEL radio stations.
REC SOUND NAVIGATION
INCREDIBLE DYNAMIC BASS MIC
stored or when the memory for 40
SURROUND BOOST
preset radio stations is used. Notes:
DIGITAL
SOUND CONTROL
™ The system will remain tuned to the – When 40 radio stations are stored and
last stored preset radio station. you attempt to store another radio
station, the display will show "FULL”.
Notes:
Note: • To tune to a weak radio station, briefly
If you want to change an existing preset
– You can cancel the automatic
– For 'EASY SET' feature, please refer to press à or á repeatedly until the
number, repeat steps 3 – 5.
programming by pressing PROG orÇ
page 11. display shows the desired frequency
– You can cancel manual programming by
(on the system only).
and/or when the best reception has
pressing Ç (on the system only).
– If you want to reserve a section of
been obtained.
– During programming, if no button is
Tuning to radio stations preset numbers, for example preset
pressed within 20 seconds, the system
numbers 1 to 9, select preset 10 before
1 Press TUNER (BAND) to select TUNER will exit program mode automatically.
Storing Preset Stations starting automatic programming, only
mode.
the preset numbers 10 to 40 will be
™ "TUNER" will be displayed. You can store up to 40 radio stations in the Tuning to Preset Radio
programmed.
A few seconds later, the current radio memory. When a preset radio station is
frequency will be displayed. selected, the preset number appears next Stations
Manual programming • Press 4 or 3 to select the desired
2 Press TUNER (BAND) again to select to the frequency on the display.
1 Press TUNER (BAND). preset number.
the desired waveband : FM or MW.
2 Press TUNER (BAND) again to select ™ The preset number, radio frequency,
3 Press à or á for more than one Automatic programming
the desired waveband : FM or MW. and waveband appear on the display.
second, then release. 1 Press TUNER (BAND).
3 Press PROG for less than one second.
™ The display will show "SEARCH" 2 Press PROG for more than one second.
™ The PROGRAM starts flashing.
until a radio station with sufficient ™ The PROGRAM starts flashing and
™ The next available preset number will
signal strength is found. "AUTO" will be displayed.
be displayed for selection.
• Repeat this procedure until the desired
radio station is reached.
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Receiving RDS Radio Station
Ç
RDS (Radio Data System) is a broadcasting
service that allows FM stations to send
additional information along with the
regular FM radio signal. This additional
information can contain:
• STATION NAME: The radio station
name 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 the display.
When you have tuned to a RDS station, the
RDS logo (Ç) and the radio station name
will appear on the display:
• The display normally shows the radio
station name if available.
By repeatedly pressing RDS button you
can change the type of display
information:
™ The display shows in turn:
STATION NAME ™
PROGRAM TYPE ™ RADIO
TEXT ™ TUNED
FREQUENCY ™ STATION
NAME ...
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Note:
– When you press the RDS button and the
display shows "NO RDS", it indicates
that either the tuned station is not
transmitting RDS signal or it is a non
RDS station.
RDS Clock
Some RDS station may be transmitting a
real clock time at an interval of every
minute.
Setting the time with RDS clock
1 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.
™ 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" will be displayed. The
current clock time is displayed for 2
seconds and will be stored
automatically.
™ If within 90 seconds, the RDS time is
not detected, "NO RDS TIME"
will be displayed.
Note:
– Some RDS station may be transmitting a
real time clock at a minute interval. The
accuracy of the transmitted time
depends on the transmitting RDS
station.
NEWS/TA (Traffic
Announcement)
(only available in Radio Station with
RDS)
You can activate NEWS or TA function in
Standby, Demonstration or any source
mode except Tuner mode. Once the News
Program Type (for NEWS function) or Traffic
Announcement data (for TA function) is
detected in any of the selected RDS
stations, it will switch to TUNER mode
automatically.
NEWS/TA key toggles in the following
sequence :
NEWS ™ TA ™ OFF ™ NEWS
To start NEWS or TA function
1 Press NEWS/TA to select NEWS
function.
™ The NEWS and "NEWS" will be
displayed.
• If you want to select TA function, press
NEWS/TA again.
™ The TA and "TA" will be displayed.
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TUNER
2 When NEWS or TA is selected;
English
• It will scan stations stored in the first 5
preset and wait for the News Program
Type / Traffic Announcement data to be
available in any of these RDS stations.
During the search :
™ The current source activity will
remain uninterrupted.
™ If no RDS station is found in the first
5 presets, the NEWS/TA function will
be switched off. The display will
show "NO RDS NEWS" or "NO
RDS TA" and NEWS or TA will
disappear from the display.
• When NEWS/TA transmission is
detected, the system will switch to
Tuner mode.
™ The NEWS or TA starts flashing.
To cancel NEWS or TA function
• Press NEWS/TA until the NEWS or TA
disappears and "TA OFF" is
displayed.
Notes:
– If you are listening to a non RDS TUNER
radio station and should you decide to
hear NEWS or TA, first select other
source (e.g. CD, TAPE or AUX), then
press NEWS/TA.
– Before using the NEWS or TA feature,
ensure that the first 5 presets are RDS
stations.
– The NEWS/TA works only once for each
activation.
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– During News bulletin or Traffic
English
Announcement, you can press any MINI HIFI SYSTEM PROGRAM SHUFFLE STEREO

available source or Tuner function keys REPEAT TIMER REC

NEWS T.A. AM MW FM LW
60Hz 250Hz 500Hz 1KHz 2KHz 4KHz 8KHz
BACK
FRONT HSD

to cancel NEWS/TA function and STANDBY

ON
DOLBY B
NR

execute the relevant source mode. RDS

– If set is switched to Tuner source, the CLOCK/

TIMER CD1 • 2 • 3 BAND TAPE 1 • 2 CDR/VIDEO
NEWS/TA

NEWS/TA function will be cancelled, CD TUNER TAPE AUX

"NEWS OFF" or "TA OFF" will be PROG
SEARCH • TUNING STOP•CLEAR PLAY PAUSE
▲
PRESET ▲
PREV SIDE NEXT
A. REV

displayed immediately after the DU

(HS B
D)

"TUNER" message. MIC

MIC
LEVEL
LEVEL
REC SOUND NAVIGATION
INCREDIBLE DYNAMIC BASS MIC
MIC
SURROUND BOOST

DIGITAL
SOUND CONTROL

Selecting External Equipment Notes:

– There are two Auxiliary modes:
If you have connected the audio out
i. the normal AUX mode.
terminals of the external equipment (TV,
ii. the CDR mode, where the LINE OUT
VCR, Laser Disc player, DVD player, or CD
of this mini system is muted. You will
Recorder) to the AUX/CDR IN terminals,
not be able to record or listen to the
you can hear the enhanced sound from the
sound from the LINE OUT.
system.
– You are advised not to listen to and
1 Press AUX to select CDR mode. record from the same source
™ "CDR" will be displayed. simultaneously.
2 Press AUX again to select the external – All the sound control features (e.g. DSC,
(normal AUX) mode. DBB, etc.) are available for selection.
™ "AUX" will be displayed.

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Tape Side (only on tape deck 2) Tape Playback

English
MINI HIFI SYSTEM PROGRAM SHUFFLE
REPEAT TIMER REC
STEREO
FRONT HSD
• Press í or ë to select the tape side 1 Press TAPE ( TAPE 1•2 ) to select TAPE
NEWS T.A. AM MW FM LW
60Hz 250Hz 500Hz 1KHz 2KHz 4KHz 8KHz
for playback or recording. mode.
STANDBY DOLBY B

ON NR
™ The BACK or FRONT appear on the ™ "TAPE 1" or "TAPE 2" will be
RDS

CLOCK/ NEWS/TA
display, depending on the tape side displayed, and followed by "T1 or
TIMER CD1 • 2 • 3 BAND TAPE 1 • 2 CDR/VIDEO
selected. T2" with "<<< or >>>".
PROG
CD TUNER TAPE
▲
AUX
A. REV
™ "T2 <<<" or "T2 >>>" will be • Press TAPE ( TAPE 1•2 ) again to select
PRESET ▲

DU
SEARCH • TUNING STOP•CLEAR PLAY PAUSE PREV SIDE NEXT
displayed. either tape deck 1 or tape deck 2.
(HS B

™ When recording, the BACK or FRONT

D)
2 Load the tape into the desired tape
MIC

REC SOUND NAVIGATION

LEVEL
display will be flashing. deck.
INCREDIBLE
SURROUND
DYNAMIC BASS
BOOST
MIC
3 Press Éto start playback.
DIGITAL
Auto Reverse Playback (only on • If tape 1 is selected for playback;
SOUND CONTROL
™ "T1 " with ">" scrolling right will be
tape deck 2) displayed.
• Press A. REV to select the different • If tape 2 is selected for playback;
playback modes. ™ "T2" with "< or >" scrolling left or
å ...... to record or playback on one side right will be displayed depending on
of the tape. The tape stops at the the tape side selected.
end of one side. 3a(for playback on tape deck 2 only)
∂ ..... to record or playback on both • Press í or ë to select tape side (see
sides of the tape. The tape then Tape Side).
stops. • Press A. REV to select the different type
∫ ... to playback continuously on both of playback mode (see Auto Reverse
sides of the tape up to a Playback).
maximum of 10 times per side 4 Press Ç to end playback.
unless you press Ç. ™ "T1 or T2" with "<<< or >>>"
will be displayed.
Loading a tape
1 Press OPEN.
2 The tape deck door opens.
3 Load the tape with the open side
downward and the full spool to the left.
4 Close the tape deck door.

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Rewind/Fast Forward
English
When playback is stopped
1 You can rewind or fast forward the tape
by pressing à or á respectively.
™ If rewinding, "T1 < or T2 <"
with “<” scrolling left will be
displayed.
™ If fast forwarding, "T1 > or
T2 >" with ">" scrolling right will
be displayed
™ The tape will stop automatically at
the end of the rewinding or fast
forwarding.
2 Press Ç to stop rewinding or fast
forwarding.
During playback
• Press and hold à or á until the
desired passage is located.
™ "T1 or T2" with "<< or >>"
scrolling left or right will be
displayed depending on which button
is pressed.
™ During searching, the sound is
reduced to a low volume.
™ When you release à or á, the
tape continues playing.
Notes:
– During rewinding or fast forwarding of a
tape, it is also possible to select another
source (e.g. CD, TUNER, or AUX).
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KARAOKE
– Before playing a tape, check and tighten
slack tape with a pencil. Slack tape may
get jammed or may burst in the
mechanism.
MIC
– C-120 tape is extremely thin and is LEVEL
easily deformed or damaged. It is not MIC
recommended for use in this system.
– Store the tapes at room temperature
and do not put them too close to a
magnetic field (for example, a
transformer, TV, or speaker).
Dolby B Noise Reduction
System
1 Press DOLBY B NR to switch on Dolby Microphone Mixing
B NR. 1 Set the MIC LEVEL control to the
™ The d B NR appears in the display. minimum level to prevent acoustic
2 Press DOLBY B NR again to switch off feedback (e.g. a loud howling sound)
Dolby B NR. before you connect the microphone.
™ The d B NR disappears from the 2 Connect a microphone to the MIC
display. socket.
3 Press CD, TUNER, TAPE or AUX.
Note: 4 Play the selected source.
– A tape recorded with the Dolby B NR 5 Adjust the volume level with VOLUME
system should also be played in the control.
Dolby B NR mode. If you forget to 6 Adjust the MIC LEVEL control to the
operate the DOLBY NR button, the mixing level that you want.
treble may be reproduced too strongly. 7 Start singing or talking through the
microphone.
Note:
. – Keep the mic away from the speakers to
prevent howling.
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Notes: Recording from other sources

English
– It is not possible to change tape side
(only on tape deck 2)
MINI HIFI SYSTEM PROGRAM SHUFFLE
REPEAT TIMER REC
STEREO
BACK during recording.
NEWS T.A. AM MW FM LW FRONT HSD
1 Press TAPE ( TAPE 1•2 ) to select tape
60Hz 250Hz 500Hz 1KHz 2KHz 4KHz 8KHz

– If you do not intend to record via the

DOLBY B
NR deck 2.
microphone, unplug the microphone to
RDS
2 Load a blank tape into tape deck 2 with
CLOCK/ avoid accidental mixing with other
TIMER CD1 • 2 • 3 BAND TAPE 1 • 2 CDR/VIDEO
NEWS/TA
the open side downward.
recording source.
CD TUNER TAPE AUX 3 Press í or ë to select the recording
– For recording, use only tape of IEC type I
PROG A. REV
tape side (see Tape Side under TAPE
▲
PRESET ▲
SEARCH • TUNING STOP•CLEAR PLAY PAUSE PREV SIDE NEXT
DU (normal tape) or IEC type II (Cr02).
(HS B
D)
section).
– The tape is secured at both ends with
MIC
4 Press DOLBY B NR to record with
REC SOUND NAVIGATION
LEVEL
leader tape. At the beginning and end of
INCREDIBLE DYNAMIC BASS MIC
Dolby NR (except in TAPE 1 mode).
SURROUND BOOST
tape, nothing will be recorded for six to
5 Press CD, TUNER or AUX.
DIGITAL seven seconds.
SOUND CONTROL
• Start playback of the selected source.
– The recording level is set automatically,
6 Press REC to start recording.
regardless of the position of Volume,
™ The REC starts flashing.
OPEN OPEN DBB, Incredible Surround or DSC.
7 Press Ç to stop recording.
Dolby B NR can be selected for Tuner or
TAPE 1 TAPE 2 CD recording. Notes:
– To prevent accidental recording, break – Only å or ∂ mode is available
out the tab on the left shoulder of the during recording .
tape side you want to protect. – During recording, it is not possible to
– If “CHECK TAPE” is displayed, the listen to another source.
protection tab has been broken. Put a
piece of clear adhesive tape over the
opening. Do not cover the Cr02 tape
detection hole when covering the tab
opening.

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Dubbing tapes (from tape deck 1 to
English
tape deck 2)
1 Press TAPE ( TAPE 1•2 ) to select tape
deck 2.
2 Load the prerecorded tape into tape
deck 1 with full spool to the left and a
blank tape into tape deck 2 with full
spool aside.
3 Press í or ë to select the recording
tape side (see Tape Side under TAPE
section).
4 Press DUB (HSD) once for normal
speed dubbing or twice (within 2
seconds) for high speed dubbing.
™ "NORMAL" (normal speed) or
"FAST" (high speed) will be
displayed, followed by "DUB" with
"< or >" scrolling left or right
depending on the tape side selected.
™ The HSD appears on the display
during high speed dubbing.
• Dubbing will start immediately.
™ The REC starts flashing.
5 Press Ç to stop dubbing.
Notes:
– Only å mode is available during
dubbing.
– 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.
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– During high speed dubbing in Tape
mode, the sound is reduced to a low
volume.
– You can listen to another source while
dubbing.
– Dolby NR button has no influence during
dubbing (dubbing from tape deck 1 to
tape deck 2). An original tape recorded
with Dolby B NR automatically produces
a copy with Dolby B NR.
CD Synchro Start Recording
1 Load a blank tape into tape deck 2 and a
disc into a disc tray.
2 Press CD to select CD mode.
• You can program the tracks in the order
you want them to be recorded (see
Programming Tracks). If not, select the
disc by pressing CD (CD 1•2•3) and the
tracks are recorded according to the
order on the selected disc.
3 Press REC to start recording.
™ The REC starts flashing.
• CD will start playback automatically.
4 Press Ç to stop recording.
RECORDING
Recording the mixed sound /
One Touch Recording
• During microphone mixing, you can
record the mixed sound on a tape in
tape deck 2 except dubbing mode.
• For One Touch Recording, as soon as you
press REC, the current source (CD,
TUNER or AUX) will be recorded on tape
deck 2.
1 Load a blank tape in tape deck 2.
2 Press REC to start recording.
™ The REC starts flashing.
3 Press Ç to stop recording.
Note:
– When you press RECORD while in TAPE
mode, "SELECT SOURCE" will be
displayed. One Touch Recording is not
possible in TAPE mode.
Digital Recording via Digital
Out
For CD digital recording, please refer to the
Instructions Manual of the CD Recorder,
digital audio equipment, etc.
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5 Press CLOCK/TIMER again to store the 1 Press and hold CLOCK/TIMER for more

English
MINI HIFI SYSTEM
setting. than 2 seconds to select timer mode.
PROGRAM SHUFFLE STEREO
REPEAT TIMER REC
NEWS T.A. AM MW FM LW
60Hz 250Hz 500Hz 1KHz 2KHz 4KHz 8KHz
BACK
FRONT HSD
™ The clock starts. ™ "AM 12:00" or "00:00" or the
STANDBY DOLBY B last timer setting starts flashing
ON
NR
• To exit without storing the setting, press
RDS depending on whether you have
Ç on the system.
CLOCK/
TIMER CD1 • 2 • 3 BAND TAPE 1 • 2 CDR/VIDEO
NEWS/TA
selected 12- or 24-hour mode.
CD TUNER TAPE AUX
Notes: ™ The TIMER starts flashing.
PROG
SEARCH • TUNING STOP•CLEAR PLAY PAUSE
▲
PRESET ▲
PREV SIDE NEXT
A. REV – During clock setting, if no button is ™ The selected source is lit while other
DU
(HS B
D)
pressed within 90 seconds, the system available sources are flashing.
MIC
LEVEL
will exit clock setting mode 2 Press CD, TUNER or TAPE to select the
SOUND NAVIGATION
REC

MIC INCREDIBLE DYNAMIC BASS automatically. desired source.

SURROUND BOOST
– When a power interruption occurs, the • Before selecting CD or TAPE, make sure
DIGITAL
SOUND CONTROL clock setting is erased. a CD or tape is loaded in the CD tray or
– To set the time with RDS clock, see tape deck 2.
"Receiving RDS Radio Station" under 3 Press␣ à or á on the system to set the
TUNER section. hour for the timer to start.
View Clock Clock Setting 4 Press␣ í or ë on the system to set the
You can view the clock (if it is set) if the The clock can be set in either 12- or 24- Timer Setting minute for the timer to start.
system is in Standby mode or when any hour mode, e.g. "AM 12:00" or 5 Press CLOCK/TIMER to store the start
• The system can switch on to CD,
sound source is selected (CD, TUNER, etc.). "00:00". Before setting the clock, you time.
TUNER, or TAPE 2 mode automatically
The clock will be displayed for about seven must be in the View Clock mode. ™ The timer is now set.
at a preset time. It can serve as an
seconds. ™ The TIMER remains on the display.
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER to select clock alarm to wake you up.
• Press CLOCK/TIMER briefly. mode. • At the preset time, the timer will be
• Before setting the timer, make sure the
™ "PM 10:38 or 22:38" (the 2 Press PROG (on the system only) to activated.
clock is set correctly.
current time) will be displayed select 12- and 24- hour mode. ™ The selected source will be played.
• The timer will always be switched on
depending on whether you have ™ If 12-hour mode is selected, once it is set. Notes:
selected 12- or 24-hour mode. "AM 12:00" starts flashing. • The volume of the timer will – During timer setting, if no button is
™ "--::--" will be displayed if the ™ If 24-hour mode is selected, increase from the minimum level pressed within 90 seconds, the system
clock is not set. "00:00" starts flashing. until the volume level before the set will exit timer setting mode
3 Set the hour with␣ à or á on the is switched to standby mode. automatically.
system. – If the source selected is TUNER, the last
4 Set the minute with␣ í or ë on the tuned frequency will be switched on.
system.

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– If the source selected is CD, playback
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will begin with the first track of the
selected disc or program. If the CD trays
are empty, TUNER will be selected
instead.
– If the source selected is TAPE, and if the
preset time is reached during high
speed dubbing, the TUNER will be
selected instead.
– The timer will not activate if a recording
is in progress.
To switch off the TIMER
1 Press and hold CLOCK/TIMER for more
than 2 seconds.
2 Press Ç on the system to cancel the
timer.
™ The timer is now switched off.
™ The display will show "OFF" and the
TIMER disappears.
To start the TIMER again (for the same
preset time and source)
1 Press and hold CLOCK/TIMER for more
than 2 seconds.
2 Press CLOCK/TIMER again to store the
start time.
™ The timer is now on.
™ The TIMER appears on the display.
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SLEEP TIMER
Sleep Timer (only on remote control)
This feature allows you to select a length
of time after which the system will switch
to the standby mode automatically.
1 Press SLEEP TIMER on the remote
control repeatedly 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 be
displayed. "XX" is the time in
minutes.
2 When you reach the desired length of
time, stop pressing the SLEEP TIMER
button.
™ After this amount of time passes, the
system will switch to the standby
mode.
To switch off the Sleep Timer
• Press SLEEP TIMER repeatedly until
"OFF" is displayed, or press the
STANDBY ON button.
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Cleaning the Heads and the Tape Paths
• To ensure good recording and playback
Cleaning the Cabinet
quality, clean the heads, the capstan(s),
• Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with
and pressure roller(s) after every 50
a mild detergent solution. Do not use a
hours of tape operation.
solution containing alcohol, spirits,
• Use a cotton swab slightly moistened
ammonia or abrasives.
with cleaning fluid or alcohol.
• You can also clean the heads by playing
Cleaning Discs
a cleaning tape once.
• When a disc becomes
dirty, clean it with a
Demagnetizing the heads
cleaning cloth. Wipe
• Use a demagnetizing tape available at
the disc from the
your dealer.
center out.
• Do not use solvents
such as benzine,
thinner, commercially available cleaners,
or antistatic spray intended for analog
records.
Cleaning the CD lens
• After prolonged use, dirt or dust may
accumulate at the CD lens. To ensure
good playback quality, clean the CD lens
with Philips CD Lens Cleaner or any
commercially available cleaner. Follow
the instructions supplied with cleaner.
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Specifications TAPE DECK GENERAL INFORMATION

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Frequency response Material/finish ..................................... Polystyrene/Metal
AMPLIFIER
CrO2 tape (type II) ........................... 60 – 15000 Hz (5 dB) AC Power ............................................ 220 – 230 V / 50 Hz
Output power
Normal tape (type I) ....................... 60 – 15000 Hz (5 dB) Power Consumption
FW-C58 ..................... 2 x 100 W MPO /2 x 50 W RMS(1)
Signal-to-noise ratio (without Dolby NR) Active
Surround Channel ..................... 2 x 15 W MPO, 6 Ω/
CrO2 tape (type II) ............................................. ≥ 50 dBA FW-C58 ............................................................. 75 W
...................................................... 2 x 7 W RMS, 6 Ω
Normal tape (type I) ......................................... ≥ 47 dBA FW-C55 ............................................................. 75 W
FW-C55 ..................... 2 x 100 W MPO /2 x 50 W RMS(1)
Signal-to-noise ratio (with Dolby NR) Standby
Signal-to-noise ratio .................................... ≥ 75 dBA (IEC)
CrO2 tape (type II) ............................................. ≥ 62 dBA FW-C58 ........................................................... < 15 W
Frequency response ......................... 40 – 20000 Hz, ± 3 dB
Normal tape (type I) ......................................... ≥ 58 dBA FW-C55 ........................................................... < 15 W
Input sensitivity
Wow and flutter .............................................. ≤ 0.4% DIN Dimensions (w x h x d) ..................... 265 x 310 x 390 (mm)
AUX/CDR In ......................................................... 500 mV
Weight (without speakers) ....................................... 7.2 kg
Output
SPEAKERS
Speakers ................................................................ ≥ 6 Ω
System .............................. 2-way; double port bass reflex Subject to modification
Surround Speakers ................................................ ≥ 6 Ω
Impedance ................................................................... 6 Ω
Headphones ............................................ 32 Ω – 1000 Ω
Woofer .................................................................. 1 x 5.25"
Subwoofer Out .......................... 1.5 V ± 2dB, > 22000 Ω
Tweeter ................................................................... 1 x 2.5"
Line Out ................................. 500 mV ± 2dB, > 22000 Ω
Dimensions (w x h x d) ..................... 240 x 310 x 315 (mm)
Digital Out ........................................... IEC 958, 44.1 kHz
(1) (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)
Weight .............................................................. 3.9 kg each

SS107 SURROUND SPEAKERS (FW-C58)

CD PLAYER
Number of programmable tracks ................................... 40
Frequency response ..................................... 40 – 20000 Hz
Signal-to-noise ratio ............................................ ≥ 76 dBA
Channel separation .................................... ≥ 79 dB (1 kHz)
Total harmonic distortion .......................... < 0.02% (1 kHz)
System ........................................................ closed satellite
Impedance .................................................................... 6 Ω
Speaker Driver ............................................ 1 x 3" full range
Dimensions (w x h x d) ........................ 178 x 90 x 178 (mm)
Weight ............................................................... 0.6 kg each

TUNER
FM wave range (50 kHz Grid) ................... 87.5 – 108 MHz
MW wave range (9 kHz Grid) .................... 531 – 1602 kHz
Number of presets .......................................................... 40
Antenna
FM .................................................................. 75 Ω wire
AM ............................................................ Loop antenna
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Warning! Under no circumstances
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should you try to repair the set
yourself as this will invalidate the
guarantee. Do not open the set as
there is a risk of electric shock.
• If a fault occurs, check the points listed
below before taking the system for
repair.
• Should any problems persist after you
have made these checks, consult your
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” is
displayed.
• The CD-RW or CD-R disc is not properly
recorded for use with a standard CD
player.
™ Read the instruction booklet of your CD-
Rewritable or CD-Recorder on how to
finalize a recording.
• The CD is badly scratched or dirty.
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Radio Reception
Poor 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.
“NO RDS TEXT” is displayed.
• RDS text message is not available.
™ Select another RDS station.
Tape Deck Operation
Recording or playback cannot be made
or there is a decrease in audio 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.
Tape deck door cannot open.
• Power failure or AC power plug
disconnect from the wall outlet during
tape playback.
™ Reconnect the AC power plug and
switch on the system again.
General
System does not react when any
button is pressed.
• Electrostatic discharge.
™ Press STANDBY ON to switch the system
off. Remove the AC power plug from the
wall outlet, then reconnect the power
plug 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 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
imprecise physical location of musical
instruments.
• Speakers are connected wrongly.
™ Check the speaker connection for
proper phasing, colored/black wires to
colored/black terminals.
Remote control has no effect on the
system.
• Wrong source is selected.
™ Select the source (CD, TUNER, etc.)
before pressing the function button
(É, í, ë, etc.).
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• 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.
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 features automatically;
buttons flash continuously.
• Demonstration mode is switched on.
™ Press and hold Ç (on the system) for 5
seconds to switch off the
demonstration.
There is a howling sound at the
external source.
• You hear feedback when you are
listening from the same source
simultaneously.
™ Press AUX to select CDR mode.
All lighted buttons are not lit.
• Equalizer Display is switched on in NITE
mode.
™ Adjust JOG to select other Equalizer
Display.
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