Philips FW-C500/37 User manual

GB
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
Service Manual
Service
Service
Service
FW-C500/37
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Location of pc boards & Version variations ................1-2
Technical Specifications .............................................1-3
Measurement setup ....................................................1-4
Service Aids, Safety Instruction, etc...........................1-5
Instruction for use ...................................................2-1
Disassembly Instructions & Service positions ...........3-1
Service Test Programs ...............................................3-4
Set Block diagram ......................................................4-1
Set Wiring diagram .....................................................4-2
Front Control Board ....................................................... 5
Front Display Board ....................................................... 6
ECO6 Tuner Board : Systems Non-Cenelec .............. 7A
ETF7 ND Tape Module .................................................. 9
3CDC-LC-MB-DA11 Module........................................ 10
Power 2001 Module (30-70W Version) ....................... 11
AF9 Board .................................................................... 12
Set Mechanical Exploded view & parts list ................. 13
©Copyright 2001 Philips Consumer Electronics B.V. Eindhoven, The Netherlands
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or
transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, or otherwise
without the prior permission of Philips.
Published by BB 0105 Service Audio Printed in The Netherlands Subject to modification
Mini System
3139 785 22650

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LOCATION OF PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS
/37
Aux in /CDR in x
Line Out
Surround Out
Subwoofer Out
Digital Out
Matrix Surround
CD Text
Dolby B
RDS
News
Dolby Pro Logic (DPL)
Incredible Surround x
Karaoke Features
Voltage Selector
ECO Power Standby (Clock Display Off)
ECO6 Tuner Board - Systems Non-Cenelec x
ECO6 Tuner Board - Systems Cenelec
Center/Surround Channel
VERSION VARIATIONS:
Type /Versions: FW-C500
Features &
Board in used:
HEADPHONE
BOARD
ETF7
BOARD
MAINS
BOARD
POWER BOARD
MAINS SOCKET
BOARD
TUNER
BOARD
KEY-CDC BOARD
FRONT
DISPLAY
BOARD
IR-EYE
BOARD
VU
METER
BOARD
FRONT CONTROL
BOARD
AF9
BOARD
CD
BOARD

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SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL:
Mains voltage : 110-127V/220-240VSwitchable for /21/21M
120V for /37
220V for /33
220-230V for /22/34
230-240V for /30
Mains frequency : 50/60Hz
Power consumption : 10W at Standby
:100W at Active
Clock accuracy : < 4 seconds per day
Dimension centre unit : 265 x 310 x 390mm
TUNER:
FM
Tuning range : 87.5-108MHz
65.81-74MHz for /34 1)
Grid : 50kHz (& 30kHz for /34)
100kHz for /37
IF frequency : 10.7MHz ±25kHz
Aerial input : 75Ωcoaxial
300Ωclick fit for /37
Sensitivity at 26dB S/N : < 7µV
Selectivity at 600kHz bandwidth : > 25dB
Image rejection : > 25dB
Distortion at RF=1mV, dev. 75kHz : < 3%
-3dB Limiting point : < 8µV
Crosstalk at RF=1mV, dev. 40kHz : > 18dB
MW
Tuning range : 531-1602kHz
530-1700kHzfor/21/21M/37
Grid : 9kHz
10kHz for /21/21M/37
IF frequency : 450kHz ±1kHz
Aerial input : Frame aerial
Sensitivity at 26dB S/N : < 4.0mV/M
Selectivity at 18kHz bandwidth : > 18dB
IF rejection : > 45dB
Image rejection : > 28dB
Distortion at RF=50mV, m=80% : < 5%
LW
Tuning range : 153-279kHz /22
Grid : 3kHz
IF frequency : 450kHz ±1kHz
Aerial input : Frame aerial
Sensitivity at 26dB S/N : [< 7.0mV/M]
Selectivity at 18kHz bandwidth : [> 24dB]
IF rejection : [> 30dB]
Image rejection : [> 30dB]
Distortion at RF=50mV, m=80% : [< 5%]
AMPLIFIER:
Output power (6Ω, 60Hz-12.5kHz, 10% THD)
L & R : 2 x 50W FTC
Frequency response within -3dB : 40Hz-20kHz
Incredible Surround : ON/OFF
MAX Sound : ON/OFF
Digital Sound Control (DSC) : Digital, Rock, Pop,
Newage, Classic, Electric
Virtual Ambience Control (VAC) : Hall, Concert, Cinema,
Disco, Arcade, Cyber
Dynamic Bass Boost (DBB) : BEAT, PUNCH, BLAST,
DBB OFF
Input sensitivity
Aux in : 500mV ±3dB at 1kHz
CDR in : 1V ±3dB at 1kHz
Output sensitivity
Headphone output at 32Ω:15mW ±2dB
CASSETTE RECORDER:
Number of track : 2 x 2 stereo
Tape speed : 4.76 cm/sec ±2%
Wow and flutter : < 0.4% DIN
Fast-wind/Rewind time C60 : 130 sec
Bias system : 75kHz ±10kHz
Rec/Pb frequency response within 8dB: 80Hz - 12.5kHz
Signal to Noise Ratio (Type I) : > 48dBA
COMPACT DISC:
Measurement done at output conn. of the CDC module.
Frequency response : < ±1.5dB for 20Hz-20kHz
Output Voltage (in Vrms) : 550mV ±2dB unloaded
Signal to Noise Ratio (A-weighted) : > 80dBA
Distortion at 1kHz : < 0.003%
Channel Unbalance : < ±1dB
Channel Separation (1kHz) : >60dB
De-emphasis : 0 or 15/50 mS (Switched by subcode
on the disc)
[....] Values indicated are for "ECO6 Cenelec Board" only.
1) Default setting is OFF, to switch on please refer page 3-4.

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LF Generator
e.g. PM5110
Recorder
Use Universal Test Cassette CrO2 SBC419 4822 397 30069
LEVEL METER
e.g. Sennheiser UPM550
with FF-filter
S/N and distortion meter
e.g. Sound Technology ST1700B
L
R
DUT
or Universal Test Cassette Fe SBC420 4822 397 30071
LEVEL METER
e.g. Sennheiser UPM550
with FF-filter
S/N and distortion meter
e.g. Sound Technology ST1700B
L
R
DUT
CD
Use Audio Signal Disc
(replaces test disc 3)
SBC429 4822 397 30184
Bandpass
250Hz-15kHz
e.g. 7122 707 48001
LF Voltmeter
e.g. PM2534
DUT
S/N and distortion meter
e.g. Sound Technology ST1700B
Frame aerial
e.g. 7122 707 89001
Tuner AM (MW,LW)
To avoid atmospheric interference all AM-measurements have to be carried out in a Faraday´s cage.
Use a bandpass filter (or at least a high pass filter with 250Hz) to eliminate hum (50Hz, 100Hz).
RF Generator
e.g. PM5326
Ri=50Ω
Bandpass
250Hz-15kHz
e.g. 7122 707 48001
LF Voltmeter
e.g. PM2534
DUT
RF Generator
e.g. PM5326
S/N and distortion meter
e.g. Sound Technology ST1700B
Use a bandpass filter to eliminate hum (50Hz, 100Hz) and disturbance from the pilottone (19kHz, 38kHz).
Ri=50Ω
Tuner FM
MEASUREMENT SETUP

SERVICE AIDS
Service Tools:
Universal Torx driver holder .................................. 4822 395 91019
Torx bit T10 150mm ............................................. 4822 395 50456
Torx driver set T6 - T20 ......................................... 4822 395 50145
Torx driver T10 extended ...................................... 4822 395 50423
Cassette:
SBC419 Test cassette CrO2 ................................. 4822 397 30069
SBC420 Test cassette Fe ..................................... 4822 397 30071
MTT150 Dolby level 200nWb/M ............................ 4822 397 30271
Compact Disc:
SBC426/426A Test disc 5 + 5A ............................ 4822 397 30096
SBC442 Audio Burn-in Test disc 1kHz ................. 4822 397 30155
SBC429 Audio Signals disc .................................. 4822 397 30184
Dolby Pro-logic Test Disc ...................................... 4822 395 10216
ESD Equipment:
Anti-static table mat - large 1200x650x1.25mm ... 4822 466 10953
Anti-static table mat - small 600x650x1.25mm ..... 4822 466 10958
Anti-static wristband .............................................. 4822 395 10223
Connector box (1MΩ)............................................ 4822 320 11307
Extension cable
(to connect wristband to conn. box) .................. 4822 320 11305
Connecting cable
(to connect table mat to conn. box) .................. 4822 320 11306
Earth cable (to connect product to mat or box) .... 4822 320 11308
Complete kit ESD3
(combining all above products) ......................... 4822 320 10671
Wristband tester .................................................... 4822 344 13999
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HANDLING CHIP COMPONENTS

GB
WARNING
All ICs and many other semi-conductors are
susceptible to electrostatic discharges (ESD).
Careless handling during repair can reduce life
drastically.
When repairing, make sure that you are
connected with the same potential as the mass
of the set via a wrist wrap with resistance.
Keep components and tools also at this
potential.
F
ATTENTION
Tous les IC et beaucoup d’autres
semi-conducteurs sont sensibles aux
décharges statiques (ESD).
Leur longévité pourrait être considérablement
écourtée par le fait qu’aucune précaution n’est
prise à leur manipulation.
Lors de réparations, s’assurer de bien être relié
au même potentiel que la masse de l’appareil et
enfiler le bracelet serti d’une résistance de
sécurité.
Veiller à ce que les composants ainsi que les
outils que l’on utilise soient également à ce
potentiel.
ESD
D
WARNUNG
Alle ICs und viele andere Halbleiter sind
empfindlich gegenüber elektrostatischen
Entladungen (ESD).
Unsorgfältige Behandlung im Reparaturfall kan
die Lebensdauer drastisch reduzieren.
Veranlassen Sie, dass Sie im Reparaturfall über
ein Pulsarmband mit Widerstand verbunden
sind mit dem gleichen Potential wie die Masse
des Gerätes.
Bauteile und Hilfsmittel auch auf dieses gleiche
Potential halten.
NL
WAARSCHUWING
Alle IC’s en vele andere halfgeleiders zijn
gevoelig voor electrostatische ontladingen
(ESD).
Onzorgvuldig behandelen tijdens reparatie kan
de levensduur drastisch doen verminderen.
Zorg ervoor dat u tijdens reparatie via een
polsband met weerstand verbonden bent met
hetzelfde potentiaal als de massa van het
apparaat.
Houd componenten en hulpmiddelen ook op
ditzelfde potentiaal.
I
AVVERTIMENTO
Tutti IC e parecchi semi-conduttori sono
sensibili alle scariche statiche (ESD).
La loro longevità potrebbe essere fortemente
ridatta in caso di non osservazione della più
grande cauzione alla loro manipolazione.
Durante le riparazioni occorre quindi essere
collegato allo stesso potenziale che quello della
massa dell’apparecchio tramite un braccialetto
a resistenza.
Assicurarsi che i componenti e anche gli utensili
con quali si lavora siano anche a questo
potenziale.
“Pour votre sécurité, ces documents
doivent être utilisés par des spécia-
listes agréés, seuls habilités à réparer
votre appareil en panne”.
GB
Safety regulations require that the set be restored to its original
condition and that parts which are identical with those specified,
be used.
NL
Veiligheidsbepalingen vereisen, dat het apparaat bij reparatie in
zijn oorspronkelijke toestand wordt teruggebracht en dat onderdelen,
identiek aan de gespecificeerde, worden toegepast.
F
Les normes de sécurité exigent que l’appareil soit remis à l’état
d’origine et que soient utiliséés les piéces de rechange identiques
à celles spécifiées.
D
Bei jeder Reparatur sind die geltenden Sicherheitsvorschriften zu
beachten. Der Original zustand des Geräts darf nicht verändert werden;
für Reparaturen sind Original-Ersatzteile zu verwenden.
I
Le norme di sicurezza esigono che l’apparecchio venga rimesso
nelle condizioni originali e che siano utilizzati i pezzi di ricambio
identici a quelli specificati.
"After servicing and before returning set to customer perform a
leakage current measurement test from all exposed metal parts to
earth ground to assure no shock hazard exist. The leakage current
must not exceed 0.5mA."
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
3122 110 03420
GB
Warning !
Invisible laser radiation when open.
Avoid direct exposure to beam.
S
Varning !
Osynlig laserstrålning när apparaten är öppnad och spärren
är urkopplad. Betrakta ej strålen.
SF
Varoitus !
Avatussa laitteessa ja suojalukituksen ohitettaessa olet alttiina
näkymättömälle laserisäteilylle. Älä katso säteeseen!
DK Advarse !
Usynlig laserstråling ved åbning når sikkerhedsafbrydere er
ude af funktion. Undgå udsaettelse for stråling.
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DISC
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Contents
General Information Environmental Information ................................ 8 Acknowledgement ............................................... 8 Supplied Accessories ........................................... 8 Safety Information ................................................ 8
Preparations Rear Connections .......................................... 9–10 Optional Connection ........................................ 10 Inserting batteries into the remote control .................................................................. 10 Controls Controls on the system and remote control ........................................................... 11–12
Basic Functions Plug and Play ........................................................ 13 Demonstration mode ........................................ 13 Switching the system on ................................... 14 Switching the system to Standby mode ........ 14 Switching the system to Eco Power Standby mode ..................................................... 14 Power Saving Automatic Standby .................... 14 Display mode ....................................................... 14 Volume Control .................................................. 14 Sound Navigation ........................................ 15–16
CD Operation
Discs for Playback .............................................. 17 Loading Discs ...................................................... 17 Disc Playback ....................................................... 18 Programming the disc tracks .................... 18–19 Repeat ................................................................... 19 Shuffle .................................................................... 19
Radio Reception Storing Preset Radio Stations ................... 20–21 Tuning to Preset Radio Stations ...................... 21 Erasing a Preset Radio Station ........................ 21
External Sources Listening to External Sources .......................... 21 Ta pe Operation/Recording
Ta pe Playback ............................................... 22–23 General Information on Recording ................ 23 Preparation for Recording ............................... 24 One Touch Recording ........................................ 24 CD Synchro Recording ..................................... 24 Dubbing Tapes ..................................................... 24 Clock/Timer
View Clock .......................................................... 25 Clock Setting ....................................................... 25 Timer Setting ................................................ 25–26 Sleep Timer Setting ............................................ 26 Specifications
........................................... 27
Maintenance
.............................................. 28
Troubleshooting
............................. 28
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General Information
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.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 Energy Star As an ENERGY STAR
R
Partner, Philips has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR
R
guidelines for energy efficiency (for model FW-C550 only).
Supplied accessories – Remote control – Batteries (two AA size) for remote control –AM loop antenna – FM wire antenna –AC power cord
Safety Information
●Before operating the system, check that the
operating voltage indicated on the typeplate (or the voltage indication beside the voltage selector) of your system is identical with the voltage of your local power supply. If not, please consult your dealer.
●Place the system on a flat, hard and stable
surface.
●Place the system in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent internal heat build-up in your system. Allow at least 10 cm (4 inches) clearance from the rear and the top of the unit and 5 cm (2 inches) from each side.
●Do not expose the system, batteries or discs to
excessive moisture, rain, sand or heat sources caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight.
●If the system is brought directly from a cold to a
warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lens of the disc unit inside the system. Should this occur, the CD player would not operate normally. Leave the power on for about one hour with no disc in the system until normal playback is possible.
●The mechanical parts of the set contain self-
lubricating bearings and must not be oiled or lubricated.
●When the system is switched to Standby
mode, it is still consuming some power. To disconnect the system from the power supply completely, remove the AC power plug from the wall socket.
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Preparations
Rear Connections The type plate is located at the rear 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 connections with the power switched on. To avoid overheating of the system, a safety circuit has been built in. Therefore, your system may switch to Standby mode automatically under extreme conditions. If this happens, let the system cool down before reusing it (not available for all versions).
B
Antennas Connection Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM antenna to the respective terminals. Adjust the position of the antenna for optimal reception. AM Antenna
AM ANTENNA
Fix the claw to the slot
¶Position the antenna as far as possible from aTV,
VCR or other radiation source.
SPEAKERS 6Ω
R
+
–
L
–
+
AUX/
CDR
IN
AM ANTENNA
FM ANTENNA
AC
MAINS
LR
speaker
(right)
speaker
(left)
AC power cord
FM wire antenna
AM loop
antenna
A
B
C

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Preparations
FM Antenna
1
2
¶For better FM stereo reception, connect an
outdoor FM antenna to the FM ANTENNA terminal.
C
Speakers Connection 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 "-".
1
¶Clip the stripped portion of the speaker wire as
shown. Notes: –For optimal sound performance, use the supplied speakers. – Do not connect more than one speaker to any one pair of
+
/
-
speaker terminals.
– Do not connect speakers with an impedance lower than the speakers supplied. Please refer to the SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual.
Optional Connection The optional equipment and connecting cords are not supplied. Refer to the operating instructions of the connected equipment for details.
Connecting other equipment to your system 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. Note: – If you are connecting equipment with a monaural output (a single audio out terminal), connect it to the AUX/CDR IN left terminal. Alternatively, you can use a “single to double” cinch cable (still be mono sound).
Inserting batteries into the Remote Control
Insert two batteries (Type R06 or AA) into the remote control with the correct polarity as indicated by the +and -symbols inside the battery compartment.
1
2
CAUTION! – Remove batteries if they are exhausted or not to be used for a long time. – Do not use old and new or different types of batteries in combination. – Batteries contain chemical substances, so dispose of them properly.
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Controls
(main system’s illustration on page 3)
Controls on the system and remote control
1
ECO POWER
– to switch the system on or to Eco Power
Standby mode (for model FW-C550 only).
2
STANDBY ON yy
yy
y
– to switch the system on or to Standby mode.
3
DISPLAY SCREEN
– to view the current status of the system.
4
DISC TRAY
5
DISC CHANGE
– to change disc(s).
6
DISC 1 / DISC 2 / DISC 3 (CD DIRECT)
– to select a disc tray for playback.
7
OPEN•CLOSE
– to open or close the disc tray.
8
INTERACTIVE VU METER
– to show the VU (volume unit) meter in music or
volume mode depending on the display mode selected.
9
VOLUME
– to increase or decrease the volume.
0
Tape Deck Operation AUTO REPLAY
– to select continuous playback in either AUTO
PLAY or ONCE mode only. DUBBING
– to dub a tape.
REC
– to start recording on tape deck 2.
!
SOUND NAVIGATION
–to select the desired sound feature : DSC,VAC,
or DBB.
@
JOG CONTROL
– to select the desired sound effect for the
selected sound feature. DSC .................. DIGITAL, ROCK, POP, NEWAGE,
CLASSIC or ELECTRIC.
VAC .................. HALL, CONCERT, CINEMA,
DISCO, ARCADE or CYBER.
DBB .................. BEAT, PUNCH or BLAST.
#
INCREDIBLE SURROUND (IS)
– to activate or deactivate the surround sound
effect.
$
MAX SOUND (MAX ON/OFF)
– to activate or deactivate the optimal mix of
various sound features.
%
ç
– to open the tape deck door.
^
TAPE DECK 2
&
TAPE DECK 1
*
SOURCE – to select the following: CD / (CD 1•2•3)
– to select disc tray 1, 2 or 3.
TUNER / (FM•AM)
– to select waveband : FM or AM.
TAPE / (TAPE 1• 2)
– to select tape deck 1 or 2.
AUX / (CDR/DVD)
–to select a connected external source :
CDR/DVD or AUX (auxiliary) mode.
(
n
–to connect headphones.
)
Mode Selection PLAY PAUSE ÉÅ for CD ................. to start or interrupt playback. for TAPE .............. to start playback. for PLUG & PLAY…(on the system only) to
initiate and start plug & play mode.
SEARCH•TUNING àá for CD ................. to search backward/forward. for TUNER ......... to tune to a lower or higher radio
frequency.
for TAPE .............. to rewind or fast forward. for CLOCK ....... (on the system only) to set the
hour.
DEMO STOP/CLEAR Ç for CD ................. to stop playback or to clear a
program.
for TUNER ........ to stop programming.
................................. to delete the preset radio
station.
for TAPE .............. to stop playback or recording.
................................. to reset tape counter number.
for DEMO ......... (on the system only) to activate/
deactivate the demonstration.
for CLOCK ....... (on the system only) to exit clock
setting or cancel timer.
for PLUG & PLAY…(on the system only) to exit
plug & play mode.
PREV / PRESET / NEXT íë for CD ................. to skip to the beginning of the
current, previous, or next track.
for TUNER ........ to select a preset radio station. for CLOCK ....... (on the system only) to set the
minute.
¡
DISPLAY
–to select different screen display mode :
NORMAL, MODE 1, MODE 2 or MODE 3.

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Controls
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PROG (PROGRAM) for CD ................. to program disc tracks. for TUNER ........ to program preset radio stations. for CLOCK ....... (on the system only) to select 12-
or 24-hour clock mode.
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CLOCK•TIMER
– to view the clock, set the clock or set the timer.
≤
MUTE
– to interrupt or resume sound reproduction.
∞
SLEEP
– to activate, deactivate or set the sleep timer.
§
REPEAT
– to playback track(s)/disc(s)/program repeatedly.
≥
SHUFFLE
– to playback all available discs and their tracks/
program in random order.
•
TIMER ON/OFF
– to activate or deactivate the timer.
ª
CLOCK
– to view the clock display.
º
B
– to switch the system to Standby mode. – to switch the system to Eco Power Standby
mode (for model FW-C550 only). Notes for remote control: – First, select the source you wish to control by pressing one of the source select keys on the remote control (CD 123 or TUNER, for example). –Then select the desired function (
É
,
í
,
ë
, for example).
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Basic Functions
IMPORTANT! Before you operate the system, complete the preparation procedures. Plug and Play Plug and Play allows you to store all available radio stations automatically. If Plug and Play has not been installed
1
When you turn on the system, "AUTO INSTALL - PRESS PLAY" will be displayed.
2
Press PLAYÉon the system to start installation. ➜"INSTALL" will be displayed and followed by
"TUNER" and then "AUTO". ➜
PROG
will start flashing.
➜The system will search for all radio stations on the FM band, then the AM band. ➜All available radio stations with sufficient signal strength will be stored automatically. ➜The system will stop searching when all the available radio stations are stored or when the memory for 40 preset radio stations is used. ➜The last preset radio station will play when Plug and Play is completed. To reinstall Plug and Play
1
In Standby or Demonstration mode, press and hold PLAYÉon the system until "AUTO INSTALL - PRESS PLAY" is displayed.
2
Press PLAYÉagain to start installation. ➜All previously stored radio stations will be replaced.
To exit without storing the Plug and Play
●Press Çon the system.
Notes: – When the power is turned on, the disc tray may open and close to initialize the system. –If you do not complete Plug and Play installation, Plug and Play will be reinitiated the next time you turn on the power. – If no stereo frequency is detected during Plug and Play, "
CHECK ANTENNA
" will be
displayed. – During Plug and Play, if no button is pressed within 15 seconds, the system will exit Plug and Play mode automatically.
Demonstration mode The system has a demonstration mode that shows the various features offered by the system. To activate the demonstration
●In Standby mode, press and hold DEMO
STOPÇon the system until "DEMO ON" is displayed. ➜The demonstration will begin. To deactivate the demonstration
●Press and hold DEMO STOP Çon the system
until "DEMO OFF" is displayed. ➜The system will switch to Standby mode. Note: – Even if you remove the AC power cord and reconnect it to the wall socket, the demonstration will remain off until you activate it again.
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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. In Eco Power Standby mode (for model FW-C550 only)
●Press ECO POWER.
➜The system will switch to the last selected source.
●Press CD 123,TUNER,TAPE 1/2 or AUX/
CDR on the remote control. ➜The system will switch to the selected source.
Switching the system to Standby mode
In Demonstration mode
●Press and hold DEMO STOP Çon the
system. In any other source mode (except Eco Power Standby mode)
●Press STANDBY ON (or Bon the remote
control). ➜The clock will appear on the display when the system is in Standby mode.
Switching the system to Eco Power Standby mode (< 1 Watt)
(for model FW-C550 only)
●Press ECO POWER (or press and hold B on
the remote control). ➜"ECO POWER" will be displayed, then the display screen will go blank. ➜The low power ECO POWER LED will be lighted. Note: – If you have not deactivated the demonstration, it will resume five seconds after the system switches to Eco Power Standby or Standby mode.
Power Saving Automatic Standby As a power-saving feature, the system will automatically switch to Standby mode if you do not press any buttons within 30 minutes after a disc or tape has stopped playing.
Display mode There are four different display modes for selection.
●Press DISPLAY repeatedly to select NORMAL,
MODE 1, MODE 2, or MODE 3. NORMAL ........ All available LEDs will light up
and the display screen will have full brightness. The VU will be in music mode.
MODE 1 .......... All available LEDs will light up
and the display screen will have full brightness. The VU will be in volume mode.
MODE 2 .......... All available LEDs will light up
and the display screen will be at half brightness. The VU will be in music mode.
MODE 3 .......... The display screen will be at half
brightness. The VU and all LEDs will be off.
Volume Control
Adjust VOLUME to increase (turn knob
clockwise or press VOLUME +) or decrease
(turn knob counter-clockwise or press VOLUME -) the sound level. To listen through the headphones
●Connect the headphones plug to the nsocket
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 continue without sound and "MUTE" will be displayed.
●To restore the volume, press MUTE again or
increase the VOLUME level.
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Sound Navigation For optimal sound listening, select only one of the following navigation sound controls at a time : MAX sound, DSC or VAC. MAX Sound MAX sound provides the best mixture of various sound features (DSC,VAC, DBB for example).
●Press MAX SOUND (or
MAX ON/OFF on the remote control) repeatedly to activate/ deactivate the optimal sound. ➜If activated, will appear on the display
and the MAX SOUND button lights up. ➜If deactivated,“MAX OFF” will be displayed. Note: –When MAX sound is selected, all other sound navigation will switch off automatically.
DSC (Digital Sound Control) The DSC feature enables you to adjust the system to suit your type of music.
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Press DSC. ➜DSC button lights up
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Adjust the JOG CONTROL (or press DSC on the remote control repeatedly) to select the desired Digital Sound Control effect : DIGITAL, ROCK, POP, NEWAGE, CLASSIC or ELECTRIC. ➜The selected DSC will be highlighted.
Note: –For a neutral sound effect, select CLASSIC.
VAC (Virtual Ambience Control) The VAC feature enables you to adjust the system to select a type of environment.
1
Press VAC. ➜VAC button lights up.
2
Adjust the JOG CONTROL (or press VAC on the remote control repeatedly) to select the desired Virtual Ambience Control effect : HALL, CONCERT, CINEMA, DISCO, ARCADE or CYBER. ➜The selected VAC will be highlighted.
Note: – When you select VAC, Incredible Surround will switch on automatically.
DBB (Dynamic Bass Boost) There are three DBB settings to enhance the bass response.
1
Press DBB.
➜DBB button lights up.
2
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. ➜If “BEAT“ is selected, will appear on
the display. ➜If “PUNCH“ is selected, will appear on
the display. ➜If “BLAST“ is selected, will appear on the display. ➜If “DBB OFF” is selected, DBB will be
deactivated. Note: – Some discs or tapes might be recorded in high modulation, which causes a distortion at high volume. If this occurs, deactivate DBB or reduce the volume.
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Automatic DSC-DBB / VAC-DBB selection The best DBB setting is generated automatically for each DSC or VAC selection. You can manually select the DBB setting that best suits your listening environment.
Incredible Surround The Incredible Surround magnifies the virtual distance between the front speakers for an incredibly wide, enveloping, stereo effect.
●Press INCREDIBLE
SURROUND (or IS on the remote control) repeatedly to activate/ deactivate the surround sound effect. ➜If activated,
will appear on the display and the INCREDIBLE SURROUND button lights up. ➜If deactivated,“IS OFF” will be displayed.
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IMPORTANT! –This system is designed for regular discs. Therefore, do not use any accessories such as disc stabilizer rings or disc treatment sheets, etc., as offered on the market, because they may jam the changer mechanism. – Do not load more than one disc into each tray.
Discs for Playback This system can playback all digital audio CD, finalized digital audio CD-Recordable (CDR) discs and finalized digital audio CD-Rewritable (CDRW)discs.
Loading Discs
1
Press CD to select CD mode.
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Press OPEN•CLOSE to open the disc tray.
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Load up to two discs on the individual disc trays. To load the third disc, press DISC CHANGE.
➜The disc tray will rotate until the empty tray is ready for loading.
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CD Operation
Disc Playback To playback all discs on the disc tray
●Press PLAYÉ.
➜All the available discs will playback 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 playback one disc only
●Press the DISC DIRECT PLAY button : DISC 1,
DISC 2 or DISC 3. ➜The selected disc will playback once, then stop. To interrupt playback
●Press PAUSEÅ. ●To resume playback, press PLAYÉagain.
To stop playback
●Press Ç.
To search for a particular passage during playback
●Press and hold àor áand release it when
the desired passage is located. ➜During searching, the volume will be reduced. To select a desired track
●Press íor ërepeatedly until the desired
track appears on the display.
●If playback is stopped, press PLAYÉto start
playback. Note: – In Shuffle mode, pressing
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player to skip only to the beginning of the current track. To skip to the beginning of the current track during playback
●Press íonce.
To replace discs during playback
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Press DISC CHANGE.
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To change the inner disc, press DISC CHANGE again. ➜"DISC CHANGE" will be displayed and the
disc will stop playing. ➜The disc tray will close to retrieve the inner disc, then reopen with the inner disc accessible.
Programming the disc tracks Programming tracks is possible when playback is stopped. Up to 40 tracks can be stored in the memory in any order.
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Load the desired discs on the disc tray (refer to “Loading Discs”).
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Press PROG to start programming. ➜
PROG
will start flashing.
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Press CD (CD 1•2•3) or DISC 1/2/3 button to select a disc.
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Press íor ërepeatedly to select the desired track.
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Press PROG to store the track.
¶Repeat steps 3–5 to store other discs and
tracks.
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Press PLAYÉto start program playback. ➜"PLAY PROGRAM" will be displayed.
●To end programming without starting playback,
press Çonce .
➜The total number of tracks programmed and the total playing time will 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 "--:--" will appear on the display instead of the total playing time. –If you attempt to program more than 40 tracks, "
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– If you press any of the DISC DIRECT PLAY buttons, the system will playback the selected disc or track, and the stored program will be ignored temporarily.The
PROG
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temporarily from the display. It will reappear when playback of the selected disc ends. – During programming, if no button is pressed within 20 seconds, the system will exit the Program mode automatically. To review the program
●Stop playback and press íor ërepeatedly. ●To exit review mode, press Ç.
To erase the entire program
●Press Çonce when playback is stopped or
twice during playback. ➜"PROGRAM CLEARED" will be displayed.
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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.
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Press REPEAT on the remote control repeatedly to select various repeat modes.
●In normal playback
➜"TRACK"– to repeat the current track.
"DISC"– to repeat the entire disc. "ALL DISC"– to repeat all available discs.
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●In program playback
➜"TRACK"– to repeat the current
programmed track.
"PROGRAM"– to repeat all programmed
tracks.
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●The selected track/disc(s)/program will now be
played repeatedly until you press Ç.
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To resume normal playback, press REPEAT until the "OFF" mode is displayed.
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Note: – Selecting SHUFFLE during repeat playback will cancel all repeat modes.
Shuffle All the available discs and their tracks or all the programmed tracks can be played in random order.
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Press SHUFFLE on the remote control. ➜"SHUFFLE" and
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display.
●The discs and the tracks will be played in
random order until you press Ç.
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To resume normal playback, press SHUFFLE again. ➜
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When REPEAT is selected during shuffling
●In normal shuffled playback
➜"TRACK" and "ALL DISC" repeat modes are available for selection. ➜
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Storing Preset Radio Stations You can store up to 40 preset radio stations in the memory. Automatic Preset Programming
●Plug and Play setting (refer to “Basic Functions -
Plug and Play”). OR
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Press TUNER (FM•AM) to select TUNER mode.
➜"TUNER" will be displayed. A few seconds
later, the current radio frequency will be displayed.
➜If a FM station is received in stereo, will
appear on the display. To begin automatic preset from a desired preset number
●Press íor ëto select the desired preset
number.
➜For those radio stations that had been stored
in one of the preset will not be restored again to another preset number.
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Press and hold PROG until "AUTO" appears on
the display.
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➜The system will start searching for all radio
stations on the FM band and then the AM band.
➜All available radio stations with sufficient signal
strength will be stored automatically.
➜The system will stop searching when all the
available radio stations are stored or when the memory for 40 preset radio stations is used.
➜The last preset radio station will then be
played when completed.
To stop storing the automatic preset
●Press PROG or Çon the system.
Note: – If no preset number is selected, automatic preset will begin from preset (1) and all your former presets will be overridden.
Manual Preset Programming
1
Press TUNER (FM•AM) repeatedly to select
the desired waveband : FM or AM.
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Press PROG. ➜
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➜The next available preset number will be displayed for selection.
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Press and hold àor áuntil the frequency indication starts to change, then release. ➜The display will show "SEARCH" until a radio
station with sufficient signal strength is found. To store the radio station to another preset number
●Press íor ëto select the desired preset
number.
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Press PROG again to store the radio station. ➜
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●Repeat steps 2–4 to store other preset radio
stations. Tuning to a weak radio station
●Press àor ábriefly and repeatedly until the
optimal reception is found. To stop storing the manual preset
●Press Çon the system.
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Notes: – If you attempt to store more than 40 preset radio stations, "
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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 ëto select the desired preset number. ➜The preset number, radio frequency, and waveband will appear on the display.
Listening to External Sources
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Connect the audio out terminals of the external equipment (TV,VCR, Laser Disc player, DVD player or CD Recorder) to the AUX/CDR IN terminals of your system.
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Press AUX (CDR/DVD) repeatedly to select CDR/DVD mode or normal AUX mode. ➜"CDR/DVD" or "AUX" will be displayed.
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●If the sound from the external source is
distorted, select CDR/DVD mode for listening. Notes: –You are advised not to listen to and record from the same source simultaneously. – All the navigation sound control features (DSC or VAC, for example) are available for selection. – Refer to the operating instructions for the connected equipment for details. For Recording, please refer to “Tape Operation/Recording”.
Erasing a Preset Radio Station
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Press íor ëto select the preset radio station to be erased.
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Press and hold Çon the system until “PRESET DELETED” appears on the display. ➜The radio frequency remain on the display. ➜The preset numbers of all other preset radio stations in the band with higher numbers are now decreased by one.
●Repeat steps 1–2 to erase other preset radio
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IMPORTANT! – Before playing a tape, check and tighten slack tape with a pencil. Slack tape may get jammed or may burst in the mechanism. – C-120 tape is extremely thin and is easily deformed or damaged. It is not 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).
Ta pe Playback
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Press çto open the tape deck door.
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Insert a recorded tape and close the tape door.
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full spool to the left.
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Press TAPE (TAPE 1•2) repeatedly to select tape deck 1 or tape deck 2. ➜The selected tape deck number is displayed.
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Press PLAYÉto start playback. To stop playback
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To change the playback mode
●Press AUTO REPLAY repeatedly to select the
different playback modes. ➜"AUTO REPLAY" ( å ) or "ONCE" will
appear on the display. AUTO REPLAY …the tape will rewind
automatically at the end of playback and replay again. It will replay up to a maximum of 20 times until you press Ç.
ONCE .............. the tape will playback the
selected side once and then stop.
To rewind or fast forward during playback
●Press and hold àor áuntil the desired
passage is reached, then release. ➜The tape continues playing.
●The tape will stop automatically at the end of
the rewinding or fast forwarding. ➜During searching, the sound is reduced to a low volume. To rewind or fast forward when playback is stopped
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Press àor á.
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Press Çwhen the desired passage reached.
To reset tape counter number
●When in stop mode, pressÇ.
➜“TP1 000” or “TP2 000” will be displayed. Notes: – During rewinding or fast forwarding of a tape, it is also possible to select another source (CD, TUNER or AUX, for example). – The tape counter will automatically set to zero after detecting end of tape.
General Information on Recording
●For recording, use only tape of IEC type I
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●The recording level is set automatically,
regardless of the position of the Volume,VAC, DSC and so forth.
●The tape is secured at both ends with leader
tape. At the beginning and end of the tape, nothing will be recorded for six to seven seconds.
●To prevent accidental recording, break out the
tab on the left shoulder of the tape side you want to protect.
●If “CHECK TAPE” is displayed, the protection
tab has been broken. Put a piece of clear adhesive tape over the opening. Do not cover the Cr0
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IMPORTANT! – Recording is permissible if copyright or other rights of third parties are not infringed upon. – Recording is possible only on tape deck 2.
Preparation for Recording
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Press TAPE (TAPE 1•2) to select TAPE 2.
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Load a recordable tape into tape deck 2 with full spool to the left.
3
Prepare the source to be recorded. CD – load the disc(s). TUNER – tune to the desired radio station. TAPE – load the prerecorded tape into tape deck 1 with the full spool to the left. AUX – connect external equipment. When recording is in progress ➜starts flashing.
●It is not possible to listen to another source
except for dubbing tapes.
●It is not possible to activate the timer function.
One Touch Recording
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Press CD,TUNER or AUX to select the
source.
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Start playback of the selected source.
3
Press REC to start recording. To stop recording
●Press Ç.
Note: – One Touch Recording is not possible inTAPE mode, "
SELECT SOURCE
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CD Synchro Recording
1
Press CD 1•2•3to select the disc.
●Press íor ëto 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”).
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Press REC to start recording. ➜The disc will start playback automatically. To select another track during recording
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Press PAUSEÅto interrupt recording.
2
Pressíor ëto select the desired track.
3
Press PLAYÉto resume recording.
To stop recording
●Press Ç.
➜Recording and disc playback will stop simultaneously.
Dubbing Tapes
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Load the prerecorded tape in tape deck 1.
●You can set the tape to the desired passage
where recording will start.
2
Press DUBBING. ➜Playing and recording will start simultaneously. ➜"DUB OOO" will be displayed.
●Dubbing of tapes is possible on one side of the
tape only. To continue record on the reverse side, at the end of side A, flip the tapes to side B and repeat the procedure. To stop dubbing
●Press Ç.
Notes: – Dubbing of tapes is possible only from tape deck 1 to tape deck 2. –To ensure good dubbing, use tapes of the same length. –You can listen to another source while dubbing.
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Clock/Timer
FW-
MINI H IFI SY STEM
ECO POWER
CD 1•2•3 FM•AM
CDR/ DVD
TAP E 1•2
PROG DUBBING REC
CLOCK•
TIMER
AUTO
REPLAY
STANDBY-ON
MUSIC LEVEL
INTERACTIVEVU METER
VOLUME
VOLUME
S
U
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N
D
V
A
C
D
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D
B
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MAX BASS DYNAMIC AMPLIFICATION
CONTROL (DAC)
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MAX BASS PORT
P
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V
P
R
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N
E
X
T
DEMO STOP/ CLEAR
PLAY•
PAUSE
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G
MAX
SOUND
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CD
TUNER
TAP E AUX
DISPLAY
SOURCE
IMPORTANT! – When in Eco Power Standby mode (for model FW-C550 only), it is not possible to
operate clock or timer function.
View Clock The clock (if it is set) will be shown in Standby mode. To view the clock in any source mode (CD or TUNER, for example)
●Press CLOCK•TIMER (or CLOCK on the
remote control).
➜The clock will be displayed for a few seconds. ➜If the clock has not been set, "--:--" will be
displayed.
Clock Setting
The clock can be set in either 12-hour or 24-hour mode ("AM 12:00" or "00:00" for example)
1
Press CLOCK•TIMER twice.
2
Press PROG on the system repeatedly to select
clock mode.
➜If 12-hour mode is selected, " AM 12:00" will
start flashing.
➜If 24-hour mode is selected, "00:00" will start
flashing.
3
Press àor áon the system repeatedly to set
the hour.
4
Press íor ëon the system repeatedly to set
the minute.
5
Press CLOCK•TIMER again to store the
setting.
➜The clock will start working.
To exit without storing the setting
●Press Çon the system.
Notes: – The clock setting will be cancelled when the power cord is disconnected or if a power failure occurs. – During clock setting, if no button is pressed within 90 seconds, the system will exit clock setting mode automatically.
Timer Setting The system can switch on to CD,TUNER, or TAPE 2 mode automatically at a preset time, serving as an alarm to wake you up. IMPORTANT! – Before setting the timer, ensure that the clock is set correctly. – The timer will always be switched on after it has been set. – The timer will not start if a recording is in progress. – The volume of the timer will increase gradually from the minimum level until it reaches the last tuned volume level.
1
Press and hold CLOCK•TIMER for more than two seconds to select timer mode. ➜"AM 12:00" or "00:00" or the last timer
setting will start flashing. ➜
TIMER
will start flashing.
➜The selected source will be lighted while other available sources are flashing.

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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 radio station. TAPE – load the prerecorded tape into tape deck 2.
3
Press àor áon the system repeatedly to set the hour for the timer to start.
4
Press íor ëon the system repeatedly to set the minute for the timer to start.
5
Press CLOCK•TIMER to store the start time. ➜"TIMER ON" will be displayed and followed
by the set timer "XX:XX" and then the selected
source. ➜
TIMER
will remain on the display.
●At the preset time, the selected source will play.
To exit without storing the setting
●Press Çon the system.
Notes: – If the selected source (CD or TAPE) is not available when preset timer is reached,TUNER will be selected automatically. – During timer setting, if no button is pressed within 90 seconds, the system will exit timer setting mode automatically. To deactivate the TIMER
●Press TIMER ON/OFF on the remote control.
➜The display will show "CANCEL" and
TIMER
will disappear from the display. To activate the TIMER
●Press TIMER ON/OFF on the remote control.
➜The last set timer information will be shown for a few seconds and
TIMER
will appear on
the display.
Sleep Timer Setting The sleep timer enables the system to switch to Standby mode automatically at a preset time.
1
Press SLEEP on the remote control repeatedly to select a preset time. ➜The selections are as follows (time in minutes):
15 ™™
™™
™30 ™™
™™
™45 ™™
™™
™60 ™™
™™
™OFF ™™
™™
™15 …
➜"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 button. ➜
SLEEP
will appear on the display, except for
"OFF" mode. ➜The Sleep Timer is now set. Before the system switches to standby mode, a countdown of 10 seconds will be displayed.
"SLEEP 10"™™
™™
™"SLEEP 9".... ™™
™™
™"SLEEP 1"
™™ ™™
™"SLEEP"
While SLEEP mode is activated To check the remaining length of time
●Press SLEEP once.
To change the preset sleep timer
●Press SLEEP twice.
➜The display will show the remaining time followed by the sequence of sleep timer options. To deactivate the Sleep Timer
●Press SLEEP repeatedly until "OFF" is displayed,
or press the STANDBY ON button.
Clock/Timer
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Maintenance
Cleaning the Cabinet
¶Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use a solution containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasives. 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 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. Follow the instructions supplied with the cleaner.
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.
¶Use a cotton swab slightly moistened with
cleaning fluid or alcohol.
¶You also can clean the heads by playing a
cleaning tape once.
C CB B
A
Demagnetizing the heads
¶Use a demagnetizing tape available at your
dealer.
Troubleshooting
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 center. Problem Solution
CD OPERATION
“NO DISC”is displayed. – Insert a disc.
– Check if the disc is inserted upside down. –Wait until the moisture condensation at the lens
has cleared.
– Replace or clean the disc, see “Maintenance”.
“DISC NOT FINALIZED”is displayed. – Use a finalized CD-R(W) or CD-R.

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Troubleshooting
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. –Clean deck parts, see “Maintenance”.
– Use only NORMAL (IEC I) or IEC type II (Cr0
2
)
tape.
– Apply a piece of adhesive tape over the missing
tab space.
The tape deck door cannot open. – Remove and reconnect the AC power plug and
switch on the system again.
GENERAL
The system does not react when buttons – Remove and reconnect the AC power plug and
are pressed. switch on the system again.
Sound cannot be heard or is of poor – Adjust the volume.
quality. – Disconnect the headphones.
– Check that the speakers are connected correctly. – Check if the stripped speaker wire is clamped.
The left and right sound outputs are – Check the speaker connections and location.
reversed.
The remote control does not function – Select the source (CD or TUNER, for example)
properly. before pressing the function button (É,í,ë).
– 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 in the direction of the
system’s IR sensor.
The timer is not working. – Set the clock correctly.
– Press TIMER ON/OFF to switch on the timer. –If recording is in progress, stop recording.
Not all lighted buttons are showing light. – Press DISPLAY to select NORMAL or MODE 1
display mode.
The Clock/Timer setting is erased. –Power has been interrupted or the power cord
has been disconnected. Reset the clock/timer.
The system displays features – Press and hold DEMO STOP Çon the system
automatically and buttons start flashing. to switch off the demonstration.

3. Lift up and out
1. Place screw driver
(flat side) between
the cassette cover
& cassette door
2. Twist screw driver
DISMANTLING INSTRUCTIONS
Dismantling of the Cassette Cover
1) Loosen 4 screws to remove the Cover Top (pos 255) of the
set.
2) Loosen 2 screws to remove the Panel Left (pos 253) and
2 screws to remove the Panel Right (pos 254) of the set.
3) Slide out the CDC Tray as shown in the diagram below with
the help of a flat head screw driver.
Cassette Cover
Remove Cassette Cover
Dismantling of the CDC Module and Front Panel
Remove CDC Module
4) Remove the Cover Tray CDC (pos 106) as indicated.
Front View CDC
Remove Cover Tray CDC
Dismantling of the CDC Module and Front Panel
Sliding out the CDC Tray
5) Loosen 2 screws A and 2 screws B to remove the CDC
Module (pos 1105) as indicated.
6) Remove 2 screws (pos 226) at the bottom to separate the
Front Panel Assembly from the Plate Bottom (pos 265).
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3-2 3-2
Dismantling of the ETF Tape Module
1) Remove 6 screws G as indicated to loosen the ETF Tape
Module (pos 1104).
Dismantling of Rear PortionDismantling of the Front Display Board and Front Control Board
1) Remove 1 screw C as indicated to loosen the Headphone
Board (pos 1101-B).
2) Remove 5 screws D as indicated to loosen the Front
Display Board (pos 1101-A).
3) Remove 9 screws E as indicated to loosen the Front
Control Board (pos 1107-A).
4) Remove 1 screw F as indicated to loosen the IR-Eye
Board (pos 1107-D).
5) Remove 3 screws N as indicated to loosen the VU Meter
Board (pos 1107-C).
1) The Knob Volume Rotary (pos 117) can be remove by
inserting a strong string into the slot and pull it out in the
direction as indicated. See picture 1.
2) The Knob Jog Rotary (pos 140) can be remove by
inserting a strong string into the slot and pull it out in the
direction as indicated. See picture 2.
Picture 1
Picture 2
Repair Hints
1) Remove 1 screw J and uncatch M1 as indicated to loosen
the AF Board (pos 1102-A).
2) Remove 3 screws K and uncatch M2 as indicated to
loosen the Tuner Board (pos 1103).
3) Remove 4 screws L as indicated to loosen the Panel
Rear (pos 256).
Remove AF Board
Remove VU Meter Board
Remove Front Display Board and Headphone Board
Remove Front Control Board and IR-Eye Board