Philips FWC185 Mini Hi-Fi System
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1. Rear connections Warning Never make or change connections with the power supply switched on A Speakers connection 10 Use the supplied speakers only Using other speakers can damage the set or the sound quality will be negatively affected Connect the speaker wires to the SPEAKERS terminals right speaker to R and left speaker to L red labelled red wire to and black labelled black wire to Press the clip of the red terminal and fully insert the stripped portion of the coloured or marked speaker cable into the socket then release the clip Press the clip of the black terminal and fully insert the stripped portion of the black or unmarked speaker cable into the socket then release the clip FM antenna Extend the wire antenna and move the antenna in different positions for optimal reception as far away as possible from the TV VCR or other radiation sources Fix the antenna s end to the wall Installation Using AC power Make sure all connections have been made before switching on the power supply Connect the power cable supplied to AC and to the wall socket This switches on the power supply When the system is switched to standby it is still consuming some power To disconnect the system from the power supply completely remove the power plug from the wall socket The type plate is located on the rear of the set Inserting batter2. Radio Reception Tuning to radio stations sssssessessssssssssssssssssssesse 15 Contents Tape Operation Recording Loading tapes Playing tapes General information on recording Preparation for recording One touch recording Specifications eccseesssesseenensee 17 Troubleshooting ccccseseien 18 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 Supplied accessories 2 speaker boxes remote control 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 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 cle
3. CD PLAYER Number of programmable tracks wuss 30 Frequency range nn 20 20000 Hz Signal to noise ratio mu gt 76 ABA Channel separation 25dB 1 kHz Total harmonic distortion sos lt 3 TUNER FM wave range MW wave range 87 5 108 MHz 531 1602 kHz TAPE DECK Frequency response Normal tape type 1 50 10000 Hz 8 dB Signal to noise ratio Normal tape type l Wow and flutter esses 48 dBA lt 0 35 DIN SPEAKERS System nests Impedance WOOTEN ne mure 1 x 4 full range Dimensions w x h x d TT 175 x 295 x 175 mm Weight ssncuttcutnidsannacitaceunnmiin 1 6 kg each M double port bass reflex Specifications GENERAL INFORMATION Material Polystyrene AC Power Power Consumption Standby Dimensions w x h x d aa seene nn Saena 265 x 295 x 360 mm Weight without speakers un 6 3 kg Specifications and external appearance are subject to change without notice 17 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 Philips for help Problem Solution 00 is displayed Radio reception is
4. CD playback will also stop when each tray you select TUNER or TAPE CDs encoded with copyright protection technologies by some record Selecting and searching i b layable by thi ee Page de oe Selecting a different track system Briefly press aa or BPI once or several times Playing discs to skip to the beginning of the current previous Press POWER to on then push FUNCTION to CD Press OPEN CLOSE to open the disc trays and load your discs in the two trays or subsequent track or Use the digit keys on the remote control to select the track number directly e g Track 2 Press 2 Track 10 Press 10 Track 12 Press 10 and then 2 7 Track 22 Press 10 10 and then 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 To load a third disc press DISC CHANGE on 9 0 10 the remote control to rotate the disc trays PROGRAM REPEAT Helpful hints Make sure the disc label is facing up Press OPEN CLOSE to close the disc trays In the pause stop position press IE to start gt A lighted DISC button indicates that a disc is playback being read in the disc tray gt Playback of selected track starts gt Display shows 00 and later the total number of tracks Press IE to start playback gt Display shows current track number 13 CD Operation o During playback press and hold
5. Pil starts or pauses CD playback DISC 1 2 3 selects a disc tray for playback VOLUME A V adjusts the volume level POWER switches the system on or to standby mode REMOTE SENSOR sensor for the infrared remote control Helpful hints Always point the remote control towards this sensor FM ST indicator 2 Power indicator Controls POWER ON switches the system on or to standby Remote control mode wa TS DIGITS 0 10 Er oe CD selects a track number EE ET AN REPEAT Boel teing ST Te selects repeat modes h co g gt H starts or pauses CD playback DISC DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 selects a disc tray for playback DISC CHANGE VOLUME 0G changes disc trays VOLUME A Y v adjusts the volume level aE STOP stops CD playback erase a CD program 8 lt lt gt PHILIPS skips or searches CD tracks backwards forwards PROGRAM programs tracks and reviews the program OPEN CLOSE press to open closes the disc tray Installation FM wire antenna Speaker DOCO OOOOOOOUUODOIOONNI Speaker right left
6. ka a or bP gt The CD plays at a high speed When you recognize the passage you want release lt 4 or P gt Normal playback resumes Changing discs Press DISC CHANGE on the remote control or DISC 1 2 3 to select a tray Helpful hints Make sure that the disc tray you select is loaded It will be no response if an unloaced disc tray is selected Programming tracks You may store up to 30 tracks in the desired sequence If you like store any track more than once inthe stop position press PROGRAM to activate programming gt PROGRAM indicator flashes Display shows 01 indicating the start of the program gt 00 flashes for you to program a track fe e Og 9 co TRACK meer POWER GRAM O FM ST REPEAT cD TRACK Press digits 0 10 on remote control or kaa or BPI to select your desired track See Selecting a different track f necessary press DISC 1 2 3 to select a disc tray Press PROGRAM to store the desired track number gt Display shows 02 up to 30 in sequence indicating the next program location available gt 00 flashes for you to program the next track 14 4 Repeat steps 2 to 3 to select and store all desired tracks in this way O play your program press I gt PROGRAM indicator lights up Helpful hints Ifyou store more than 30 tracks the display will show the 1 track in the program At this time you c
7. or workmanship occurring within 12 months from the date of purchase subject to the following conditions will be rectified free of charge by the retailer from whom his product was purchased Conditions The product must have been purchased in New Zealand As proof of purchase retain the original sales docket indicating the date of purchase The guarantee applies only to faults caused by de fective components or faulty workmanship on he part of the manufacturer The guarantee does not cover failures caused by misuse neglect normal wear and tear accidental breakage use on the incorrect voltage use con rary to operating instructions or unauthorised modification to the product or repair by an unauthorised technician Reasonable evidence in the form of a sales docket must be supplied to indicate that the product was purchased no more than 12 months prior to the date of your claim n the event of a failure Philips shall be under no iability for any injury or any loss or damage caused to property or products other than the product under guarantee This guarantee does not prejudice your rights under common law and statute and is in addition o the normal responsibilities of the retailer and Philips How to claim Should your Philips product fail within the guarantee period please return it to the retailer from whom it was purchased In most cases the retailer will be able to satisfactorily repair or repla
8. poor Recording or playback cannot be made The system does not react when buttons are pressed Sound cannot be heard or is of poor quality The left and right sound outputs are reversed The remote control does not function properly Vv Vv Vv SERIEUX lt NENG lt Insert a suitable 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 Use a finalized CD RW or CD R 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 orVCR Clean deck parts see Maintenance Use only NORMAL IEC 1 tape Apply a piece of adhesive tape over the missing tab space Reset the system see RESET chapter Adjust the volume Disconnect the headphones Check that the speakers are connected correctly Check if the stripped speaker wire is clamped Check the speaker connections and location Reduce the distance between the remote control and the system Insert the batteries with their polarities signs aligned as indicated Replace the batteries Point the remote control directly towards the IR sensor AUSTRALIA Philips Manufacturers Warranty for Australia only These warranty conditions are valid for the following consumer electronics products Colour Televisions Projection TV Pla
9. Mini HiFi System FWC185 User manual PHILIPS 80 0006006006 OHOO OGOOGO CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure or other unsafe operation General Information Supplied accessories ccsscesssessesssessessessseessees 6 Environmental information c cssesseseseees 6 Maintenance ou Safety information be Hearing Safety nn Controls Controls on the system 8 Remote control sn 9 Installation Rear CONNECTIONS sn 10 Speakers connection FM antenna Using AC power se 11 Inserting batteries into the remote control 11 Basic Functions Switching on to standby and and selecting functions cesses 12 Volume control ns 12 Sound ntrol sanirana ne 12 DBB Dynamic Bass Boost EOE E E EEE 12 CD Operation Discs for playback Playing discs 0 ae Selecting and searching uo 13 14 Selecting a different track Finding a passage within a track Changing discs sisi en 14 Programming tracks 14 Reviewing the program Erasing the program Different play modes REPEAT cssseee 14
10. an it with a cleaning cloth Wipe the disc from the center out Do not use solvents such as benzene 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 cleaner Cleaning the Heads and the Tape Paths To ensure good recording and playback quality clean the heads A and B the capstan s and pressure roller s after every 50 hours of tape operation Use a cotton swab slightly moistened with cleaning fluid or alcohol You can also clean the heads by playing a cleaning tape once Demagnetizing the heads Use a demagnetizing tape available at your dealer Safety information Place the system on a flat hard and stable surface Do not expose the system batteries or discs to excessive moisture rain sand or heat sources caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight o objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus lo naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the apparatus The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing Install this unit near the AC outlet and where the AC power plug can be reached easily Place t
11. an still store a new track but the new track will replace the 1 track in the program When playback of your program comes to the stop position your set will return to normal playback To re enter program mode press PROGRAM in the stop position Reviewing the program In the stop position press repeatedly PROGRAM to see your stored track numbers Helpful hints Display first shows the number of program location and then the number of the track stored here Erasing the program You can erase the contents of the memory by selecting TUNER or TAPE sound source in the stop position press PROGRAM to enter program mode and then press Ml PROGRAM indicator turns off Different play modes REPEAT You can select and change the play modes before or during playback and combine the modes or 3 with PROGRAM ae lights up plays current track continuously 30 flashes repeats current disc program To select play modes press once or more REPEAT Press HH to start playback if in the stop position To return to normal playback press REPEAT repeatedly until the REPEAT indictor turns off gt You can also press Ml to cancel your play modes Tuning to radio stations Press POWER to on then push FUNCTION to TUNER 27 Adjust BAND to select your desired waveband MW or FM ST Tum TUNING to tune to a station FM ST lights up for stereo FM reception To improve
12. ce the product However should the retailer not be able to conclude the matter satisfactorily or if you have other difficulties claiming under this guarantee please contact The Guarantee Controller Philips New Zealand Ltd E P O Box 41 021 Auckland T 09 84 94 160 fax T 09 84 97 858 Meet Philips at the Internet http www philips com By AO CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT PHILIPS S Printed in China PDCC JS JW 0627
13. e remainder of the warranty of the original purchased product only Home service is provided only within the normal service area of one of our recommended Authorised Service Centres ASC It will be provided for television receivers only regardless of size or type i e CRT LCD PTV PDP All other products are to be taken or sent by the consumer to the workshop of your nearest ASC at the Consumer s expense This Manufacturers Warranty is limited to 3 months for above listed Consumer Electronics products if used in commercial applications Philips may at its discretion choose to replace rather than repair any product covered by this warranty This Manufacturers Warranty is neither transferable nor valid in countries other than Australia This warranty does not cover a Mileage or travel outside the normal service area covered by selected Authorised Service Centre b Service costs arising from failure to correctly adjust the controls of the product or to observe the instructions or inspections that reveal that the product is in normal working order c Product failures caused by misuse neglect accidental breakage transit damage inexpert repairs or modification by un authorised persons external fires lightning strikes floods vermin infestation or liquid spillage d Cleaning of video or audio heads e Inadequate receiving antennae f Replacement of worn or used batteries or other con
14. he 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 The mechanical parts of the set contain self lubricating bearings and must not be oiled or lubricated Hearing Safety Listen at a moderate volume Using headphones at a high volume can impair your hearing This product can produce sounds in decibel ranges that may cause hearing loss for a normal person even for exposure less than a minute The higher decibel ranges are offered for those that may have already experienced some hearing loss Sound can be deceiving Over time your hearing comfort level adapts to higher volumes of sound So after prolonged listening what sounds normal can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing To guard against this set your volume to a safe level before your hearing adapts and leave it there To establish a safe volume level Set your volume control at a low setting Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly without distortion Listen for reasonable periods of time Prolonged exposure to sound even at normally safe levels can also cause hearing loss Be sure to use your equipment reasonably and take appropriate breaks Be sure to observe the following guidelines when using your headphones Listen at reasonable vo
15. ies into the remote control Insert two batteries type RO6 or AA into the remote control with the correct polarity as indicated by the and symbols inside the battery compartment CAUTION Remove batteries if they are exhausted or will not be used for a long time Do not use old and new or different types of batteries in combination Batteries contain chemical substances so they should be disposed off properly 11 Basic Functions Press POWER to switch on or POWER ON Switching on to standby and selecting functions on the remote control gt The POWER indicator lights up gt The system switches to the last source selected To select your function push FUNCTION to Press POWER to switch the system to standby TUNER TAPE or CD Volume control Check the system is switched on 27 Adjust the volume with VOLUME control 12 Helpful hints In the standby mode the volume level will be retained in the system s memory IMPORTANT Adjust the volume to a moderate level before you switch the system to standby mode or plug in the headphones DISC DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 CHANGE A VOLUME v Sound control On the set Press DBB Dynamic Bass Boost once or more to turn bass enhancement on or off Helpful hints Some discs or tapes might be recorded in high mod
16. lumes for reasonable periods of time Be careful not to adjust the volume as your hearing adapts Do not tum up the volume so high that you can t hear what s around you You should use caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations Do not use headphones while operating a motorized vehicle cycling skateboarding etc it may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas General Information Controls illustrations on page 3 Controls on the system D Disc trays PROGRAM indicator REPEAT indicator TUNING rotary tunes to radio stations OPEN CLOSE press to open close the disc tray 6 DBB turns the bass enhancement on off aa DD skips or searches CD tracks backwards forwards REPEAT selects repeat modes BAND MW FMeFM STEREO selects waveband STOP E stops CD playback erases a CD program Tape deck keys RECORD starts recording PP canta starts playback PP fast rewinds winds a tape HA ee stops playback a opens the tape holder Alu interrupts playback or recording 2 Tape deck 3 FUNCTION TUNER TAPE CD selects CD tape or radio source of sound PROGRAM programs tracks and reviews the program ORT 3 5 mm headphone socket Helpful hints Adjust the volume to a moderate level before you plug in the headphones Connecting headphones will switch off the speakers
17. radio reception For FM extend and turn the wire antenna for best reception To tune to a weak FM station adjust BAND to FM mono For MW the set uses a built in antenna Direct this antenna for best reception by turning the whole set Tape Operation IMPORTANT Before playing a tape check and tighten slack tape with a pencil Slack tape may jam or 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 Loading a tape Press POWER to on then push FUNCTION to TAPE Press mA to open the tape deck door Load the tape with the open side downward and full spool to the left Close the tape deck door Radio Reception ie ea Playing tapes Press D To pause playback press Ill To resume playback press HE again By pressing 44 gt gt fast winding of the tape is possible in both directions To stop fast winding press mA To stop the tape press mA Helpful hints During playback the keys are automatically released at the end of a tape unless Hf has been activated During fast forwarding rewinding the keys will not be released at the end of a tape To stop fast winding press MA 15 Tape Recording General information on
18. recording For recording use only tape of IEC type normal tape The recording level is set automatically regardless of the position of the Volume DBB 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 IMPORTANT Recording is permissible if copyright or other rights of third parties are not infringed upon Preparation for recording Load a recordable tape into tape deck with full spool to the left 27 Prepare the source to be recorded CD load a disc TUNER tune to the desired radio station 16 oO e o One touch recording Push FUNCTION to CD or TUNER to select the source f desired program CD track numbers Start playback of the selected source Press RECORD to start recording To stop recording Press HA Helpful hints When recording from MW radio stations adjust BEAT CUT to 1 or 2 if necessary to reduce interference cu T cur o 49 ANT DUDDUDDUONUUN AANA AMPLIFIER Output power 30 W total power 2x 15 W RMS he 55 dBA IEC uw 20 15000 Hz Signal to noise ratio Frequency response Impedance loudspeakers Impedance headphones 1 GQ 50 Hz 12 5 kHz 10 THD
19. sma amp LCD TV Video Cassette Recorders CD Recorders amp Players DVD Players DVD Recorders Audio Systems Home Theatre systems amp Portable Audio The benefits given to the purchaser by this warranty are in addition to all other rights and remedies which the purchaser has in respect of the product under the Trade Practices Act or other Commonwealth or State Law Philips Consumer Electronics warrants its products to the purchaser as follows and subject to the stated conditions 3 Years free Repair Service at Philips ASC Colour Television Plasma Television LCD Television Projection Televsion DYDR VCR Combo DVD Recorder DVD Recorder with Hard Drive LCD Projectors Wireless Audio Systems 1 Year free Repair Service at Philips ASC Audio Systems amp Home Theatre Systems 1 Year free Replacement at your Retailer Portable Audio MP3 Infotainment products Video Cassette recorders DVD Player DVD VCR Combo Player Portable DVD LCD player Conditions of Repair Warranty All claims for warranty service should be made to your nearest Philips Authorised Service Centre Reasonable evidence of date of purchase must be provided This warranty extends only to defects in material or workmanship occurring under normal use of the product when operated in accordance with the instructions If a replacement product is supplied under the repair policy it is warranted under this warranty for th
20. sumables g Consumer products used in commercial applications This warranty is limited to 3 months only h Second hand products The conditions contained in this warranty card replace and override the provision of the Philips World Wide Guarantee for products purchased in Australia and used in Australia Service is provided through more than 100 accredited Authorised Service Centres throughout Australia For direct contact with the nearest recommended Authorised Service Centre in capital amp regional cities towns Authorised Service Centre Network 1300 361 392 Customer support is provided in Australia by our trained call centre staff For assistance with product features and specifications please call Technology Care Centre 1300 363 391 Please record the following information for your records and keep in a safe place We recommend retaining your purchase receipt to assist with any warranty claim Serial Date Retail ER Philips Consumer Electronics a division of Philips Electronics Australia Limited ABN 24 008 445 743 Level 1 65 Epping Road NORTH RYDE NSW 2113 Warranty valid for all new products purchased after 1st April 2006 19 20 New Zealand Guarantee and Service for New Zealand Thank you for purchasing this quality Philips product Philips New Zealand Ltd guarantees this product against defective components and faulty workmanship for a period of 12 months Any defect in materials
21. ulation which causes a distortion at high volume If this occurs switch off DBB or reduce the volume Reset If desired you can restore your system to its default setting Remove the power plug from the wall socket Use a ballpoint pen to press the RESET for more than 30 seconds Reconnect the power plug gt The system is restored to its default setti 5 ga CD Operation 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 WISE dse wise DIGITAL AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO ReWritable CD TRACK lo start playback from a selected disc tray press DISC 1 2 or 3 To pause playback press I Press I again to resume playback To stop playback press STOP W To remove the disc press OPEN CLOSE to open the disc trays IMPORTANT This system is designed for regular discs Therefore do not use any eo 9 accessories such as disc stabilizer rings or if necessary press DISC CHANGE on the disc treatment sheets etc which may remote control to rotate the disc trays jam the changer mechanism A f Do not load more than one disc into Helpful hints
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