Philips FW-C250 Shelf System
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1. starts flashing 4 Press STOP OPEN on tape deck 1 to stop recording then press M to stop disc playback 3139 115 20353 ENG RECORDING Dubbing tapes from tape deck 2 to tape deck 1 1 Load the prerecorded tape into tape deck 2 and a blank tape into tape deck 1 Make sure both tapes have their full spool to the left 2 Press PAUSE on tape deck 1 3 Press RECORD on tape deck 1 starts flashing 4 Press PLAY on tape deck 2 Recording will start automatically 5 Press STOP OPEN on tape deck 1 and tape deck 2 to stop dubbing Notes 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 2 to tape deck 1 To ensure good dubbing use tapes of the same length pg 01 28 C250 37 En 21 Recording from other sources only on tape deck 1 1 Load a blank tape into tape deck 1 Press CD TUNER or AUX 2 Start playback of the selected source 3 Press RECORD on tape deck 1 to start recording starts flashing 4 Press PAUSE to interrupt recording 5 Press STOP OPEN on tape deck 1 to stop recording Note During recording it is not possible to listen to another sound source MINI SYSTEM en ZLET E 2 N CD1 2 3 FM AM TAPE 1 2 VIDEO I TUNER AUX 44 TUNING gt2. 4 Close the tape deck door Rewind Fast Forward When playback is stopped 1 You can rewind or fast forward a tape by pressing 44 respectively The tape will stop automatically at the end of rewinding or fast forwarding 2 Press STOP OPEN to stop rewinding or fast forwarding Continuous Playback From Tape Deck 2 to Tape Deck 1 Press TAPE to select APE mode Load the tapes in tape deck 1 and 2 Tape Playback 1 Press to select mode gt THRE will be displayed 2 Load the tape into the selected tape deck 3 Press PLAY P to start playback To interrupt playback press PAUSE resume playback press PAUSE again 4 Press STOP OPEN to end playback 12 6 00 2 20 PM Press PAUSE on tape deck 1 Press PLAY P on tape deck 1 gt Playback will begin with tape deck 2 and will continue with tape deck 1 when playback on tape deck 2 ends 6 Press STOP OPEN if you want to stop playback before the end of the tape in tape deck 1 or tape deck 2 1 2 3 Press PLAY on tape deck 2 4 5 3139 115 20353 ENG Notes During rewinding or fast forwarding of a tape is also possible to listen to another source e g CD TUNER or AUX Before playing a tape check and tighten slack tape with a pencil Slack tape may get jammed or may burst in the mechanism 120 tape is extremely thin and is easily deformed or damaged It i
3. REP flag 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 ii The REP PROG and SHUF flags appear on the display 3139 115 20353 ENG TUNER MINI HIFI SYSTEM 1 2 3 1 2 VIDEO 1 AUX 44 TUNING gt gt DEMOSTOP Y PRESET A SEARCH STOP CLEAR PLAY PAUSE PREV PROGRAM CLOCK TIMER DM SOUND NAVIGATION JOG VOLUME The system will search for every available station in the FM waveband first then search the AM waveband All available stations will be stored automatically The frequency and preset number will be displayed briefly The system will stop searching when all the available radio stations are stored or when the memory for 40 preset radio stations is used Note For PLUG amp PLAY feature please refer to page 12 Tuning to radio stations 1 Press TUNER FM AM to select TUNER mode gt will be displayed A few seconds later the current radio frequency will be displayed 2 Press TUNER FM AM again to select the desired waveband FM or AM 3 Press 44 or gt for more than one second then release The display will
4. PPP nasi janan yana erak aa nana genge edi Dimensions w x h x d 8 27 x 12 20 x 9 25 inch 210 x 310 x 235 mm 2 way double port bass reflex Weight 5 2 pounds each 2 6 kg each GENERAL INFORMATION Material itte caia Polystyrene POWER 120V 60 Hz Power Consumption Active Standby Dimensions w x h x d 10 43 x 1220 x 13 39 inch 265 310x 340 mm 13 35 pounds 6 07 kg Subject to modification 12 6 00 2 20 PM 3139 115 20353 ENG 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 use solvents such as benzine hinner 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 pg 01 28 C250 37 En 24 MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Heads and the Tape Paths ensure good recording and playback quality clean the heads the capstan s and pressure roller s after every 5
5. DEMOSTOP Y PRESET HOT SEARCH STOP CLEAR PLAY PAUSE PREV PROGRAM CLOCK TIMER SOUND NAVIGATION JOG VOLUME View Clock You can view the clock if it is set if the system is in Standby mode or when any sound source is selected CD TUNER etc The clock will be displayed for about seven seconds Press CLOCK TIMER briefly on the system only gt 10 38 pm or 22 38 the current time will be displayed depending on whether you have selected 12 or 24 hour mode gt will be displayed if the clock is not set 12 6 00 2 20 PM Clock Setting The clock can be set in either 12 or C a3 Dn 24 hour mode e g 10 10 AM or 00 00 Before setting the clock you must be in the View Clock mode 1 2 Press CLOCK TIMER to select clock mode Press PROGRAM to select 12 and 24 hour mode gt If 12 hour mode is selected 12 00 starts flashing and the AM lights up gt f 24 hour mode is selected 00 00 starts flashing Set the hour with 44 or gt on the system Set the minute with I amp or Plon the system 3139 115 20353 ENG TIMER 5 Press CLOCK TIMER again to store the setting gt The clock starts o exit without storing the setting press M on the system Notes During clock setting if no button is pressed within 90 seconds the system will ex
6. gt P STOPOPEN PAUSE pg 01 28 250 37 20 Notes For recording use only tape of IEC type normal tape The tape is secured at both ends with leader tape At the beginning and end of tape nothing will be recorded for six to seven seconds The recording level is set automatically regardless of the position of Volume DBB or DSC To prevent accidental recording break out the tab on the left shoulder of the tape side you want to protect N 3 4 One Touch Recording For One Touch Recording as soon as you press RECORD the current source CD TUNER or AUX will be recorded on tape deck 1 Load a blank tape in tape deck 1 Press RECORD on tape deck 1 to start recording starts flashing Press PAUSE to interrupt recording Press STOP OPEN on tape deck 1 o stop recording 12 6 00 2 20 PM CD Synchro Start Recording During CD synchro start recording Do not fast forward rewind your tape in tape deck 2 Load a blank tape into tape deck 1 and a disc into the disc tray Press CD You can program the tracks in the order you want them to be recorded see Programming Tracks you do not the tracks are recorded according to the order on the selected disc 3 Press RECORD on tape deck 1 to start recording
7. product theft or loss So complete and return the Warranty Registration Card enclosed with your purchase at once And take advantage of these important benefits Model Registration Returning your Warranty Registration Card right away guarantees you ll receive all the information and special offers which you qualify for as the owner of your model WARNING To PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION To prevent electric shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot and fully insert MAC5097 3139 115 20353 ENG 12 6 00 2 20 PM PH LI PS Visit our World Wide Web Site at http www philipsusa com PHILIPS Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the family Dear Philips product owner Thank you for your confidence in Philips You ve selected of the best built best backed products available today And we ll do everything our power to keep you happy with your purchase for many years to come As a member of the Philips family you re entitled to protection by one of the most comprehensive warranties and outstanding service networks in the industry What s more your purchase guarantees you ll receive all the information and special offers for which you qualify plus easy access to accessories from our convenient home shopping network pg 01 28 C250 37 En 3 12 6 00 2 20 PM And most
8. system is in demonstration mode gt DEMO OFF is displayed The system will switch to standby mode To enable the demonstration mode Press and hold on the system only for five seconds when the system is in standby mode gt The demonstration will begin Notes Ifthe demonstration mode has not been disabled it will resume five seconds later after the system switches to standby mode When the system is switched on from the main power outlet the CD changer tray may open and close again to initialize the set Even though the AC power cord is removed from and reconnected to the wall socket the demonstration will remain off until it is switched on again Switching the system Press CD or AUX Pres STANDBY ON in demo You can also switch on the system by pressing any one of the CD DIRECT PLAY buttons on the system only Switching the system to standby mode Press STANDBY ON b on the remote control The system will switch to standby mode Selecting the Source Press the respective source selection button CD TUNER TAPE or AUX The display indicates the selected source Note For an external source make sure you have connected the audio left and right OUT terminals of the external equipment TV VCR Laser Disc player DVD player or CD Recorder to the AUX IN terminals 12 6 00 2 20 PM DIM mode You can select
9. to switch the system to standby mode at a selected time to switch the system to standby 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 or TUNER Then select the desired function gt 4 Pl etc pg 01 28 C250 37 En 12 OPERATING THE SYSTEM PLAY hp Tht FI A LE JOG 1 2 3 FM AM 1 2 VIDEO oe TUNER TAPE AUX 44 TUNING gt gt emo stor Y PRESET SEARCH STOP CLEAR PLAY PAUSE PREV PROGRAM CLOCK TIMER SOUND NAVIGATION JOG Important Before you operate the system complete the preparation procedures Plug and Play The system provides PLUG and PLAY feature that allows you to store all available radio stations automatically upon power up If PLUG and PLAY has been installed beforehand will go to standby or demonstration mode after five seconds 1 Press and hold PLAY on the system only for five seconds when the system is in standby or demonstration mode 12 6 00 2 20 PM Ifthe PLUG and PLAY has not been installed before you can access this feature by switching on the system from the main power outlet INSTALL P
10. 0 2 20 PM Inserting batteries into the Remote Control Insert the batteries not supplied into the remote control as shown in the battery compartment 06 or 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 they should be disposed off properly 3139 115 20353 ENG CONTROLS e 80860 7 1 ul Ely S SAN 1 i5 1 iF 1 1 1 1 2 O dE 32 TAPE 1 3139 115 20353 ENG 12 6 00 2 20 PM pg 01 28 250 37 CONTROLS DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 CD Controls on the system and remote control STANDBY ON switch the system on or to standby mode DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL DISPLAY PANEL view the desired DSC display DBB DYNAMIC BASS BOOST o switch on bass boost to enhance bass response or to switch off bass boost JOG CONTROL DSC o select the desired sound effect OPTIM
11. 0 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 TROUBLESHOOTING Warning Under no circumstances 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 f 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 gt Place CD with printed side up Moisture condensation at the lens gt Wait until lens has adjusted to normal room temperature There is no disc in the CD tray gt 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 12 6 00 2 20 PM 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 Replace or clean CD Radio Reception Poor radio recept
12. AL JAZZ ROCK or TECHNO PROGRAM for E to program CD tracks for TUNER to program preset radio stations for CLOCK to select 12 or 24 hour in clock setting mode DISPLAY SCREEN view the current setting of the system CD CHANGER TRAY DISC CHANGE to change disc s OPEN CLOSE to open or close the CD changer tray pg 01 28 C250 37 En 11 2 DIRECT PLAY o select a CD tray for playback SOURCE to select the following CD CD 1 2 3 o select CD mode When disc playback is stopped press to select disc tray 1 2 or 3 TUNER FM AM o select Tuner mode When in uner mode press to select the waveband FM or AM TAPE TAPE 1 2 o select Tape mode AUX VIDEO o select sound from an external source e g TV VCR Laser Disc player DVD player or CD Recorder MODE SELECTION SEARCH 44 gt gt TUNING lt lt gt gt for CD sss o search backward forward for TUNER to tune to a lower or higher radio frequency for CLOCK to set the hour the system only STOP CLEAR E for ED sss stop disc playback or to clear a programme for TUNER to stop programming on the system only for DEMO to start or stop demonstration mode on the system only for CLOCK to exit clock setting or cancel timer on the system only for PLUG amp PLAY E o exit plug amp play mode and return to standby mo
13. B flag will be displayed To switch off DBB Press DBB again The DBB button light is switched off THE OFF will be displayed gt E Note Some discs or tapes might be recorded in high modulation which causes a distortion at high volume If this occurs switch off DBB or reduce the volume MUTE only on remote control This feature allows you to temporarily switch off the sound of the system without switching off the system when you require a moment of silence Press MUTE on the remote control to switch off the sound gt MUTE and the MUTE flag will be displayed Press MUTE again on the remote control or increase the VOLUME to switch on the sound CD DISC CHANGE Dieci 01862 Discs OPEN CLOSE PHILIPS MINI HIFI SYSTEM uz rm 096 c 1 2 3 FM AM 1 2 VIDEO 1 TUNER TAPE 4 TUNING gt gt stor Y PRESET Jl 14 gt SEARCH STOP CLEAR PLAY PAUSE PREV NEXT PROGRAM CLOCKTIMER DIM SOUND NAVIGATION JOG Warning 1 This system is designed for conventional discs Do not use any accessories such as disc stabilizer rings or disc treatment sheets etc which may damage the disc mechanism 2 Do not load more than one disc into each
14. PHILIPS assistance en service libre ned Linea de ayuda telef nica sin cargo Toll Free Help Line 800 531 ED PHILIPS Return your Warranty Registration card today to ensure you receive all the benefits you re entitled to Once your Philips purchase is registered youre eligible to receive all the privileges of owning a Philips product e Warranty Owner Verification Confirmation Registering your product within 10 days confirms your right to maximum protection under the terms and conditions of your Philips warranty CAUTION ras NGANAN nter below the Serial No which is located on the Know these RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK rear of the cabinet Retain this information for future reference 5 g e symbols CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS Model No INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL Serial No This bolt of lightning indicates uninsulated material within your unit may cause an electrical shock For the safety of everyone in your household please do not remove product covering The exclamation point calls attention to features for which you should read the enclosed literature closely to prevent operating and maintenance problems pg 01 28 C250 37 En 2 Your completed Warranty Registration Card serves as verification of ownership in the event of
15. RESS FLAY will be displayed Press PLAY to start installation INSTALL will be displayed and followed by TUNER and then AUTO The PROGRAM starts flashing PLUG and PLAY will start searching for all radio stations on FM band and then followed by radio stations on AM band All available radio stations with sufficient signal strength will be stored Up to 40 presets may be stored N 3139 115 20353 ENG The last preset radio station will appear on the display when PLUG and PLAY is completed exit without storing the PLUG and PLAY press B button on the System only Notes PLUG and PLAY will be reinitiated again during the next power up if i PLUG and PLAY installation was not completed ii No stereo frequency being detected during PLUG and PLAY CHECK ANTENNA will be displayed You can store any radio stations manually or automatically after PLUG and PLAY When PLUG and PLAY is used all previously stored radio stations will be replaced During PLUG and PLAY if no button is pressed within 15 seconds the system will go to demonstration mode if demonstration mode is enable pg 01 28 C250 37 En 13 OPERATING THE SYSTEM Demonstration mode The system has a demonstration mode that shows the various features offered by the system To disable the demonstration mode Press and hold on the system only for five seconds when the
16. ain 12 6 00 2 20 PM Note Pressing 4 during shuffling can only skip to the beginning of the current track Searching for a particular passage during playback Press and hold 44 or gt until the desired passage is located The volume will be reduced Play returns to normal when 44 or gt gt is released Programming Tracks Programming tracks of a loaded disc 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 rays 2 Press PROGRAM to start programming gt The PROG flag starts flashing 3 Press the CD CD 1 2 3 or DISC 1 2 3 button to select the disc 4 Press 4 or Pl to select the desired rack 3139 115 20353 ENG 5 Press PROGRAM to store the track Repeat steps 3 to 5 to store other discs and tracks 6 Press M 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 If the system is reading the discs programming is not possible READING will be
17. all replaced and repaired parts also expires WHAT IS EXCLUDED Your warranty does not cover labor charges for installation or setup of the product adjustment of customer controls on the product and installation or repair of antenna systems outside of the product product repair and or part replacement because of misuse accident unauthorized repair or other cause not within the control of Philips Consumer Electronics Company reception problems caused by signal conditions or cable or antenna systems outside the unit a product that requires modification or adaptation to enable it to operate in any country other than the country for which it was designed manufactured approved and or authorized or repair of products damaged by these modifications incidental or consequential damages resulting from the product Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so the above exclusion may not apply to you This includes but is not limited to prerecorded material whether copyrighted or not copyrighted pg 01 28 C250 37 En 5 a product that is used for commercial or institutional purposes WHERE IS SERVICE AVAILABLE Warranty service is available in all countries where the product is officially distributed by Philips Consumer Electronics Company In countries where Philips Consumer Electronics Company does not distribute the product the local Philips service organization will attem
18. de on the system only PLAY PAUSE for CD to start or interrupt playback for PLUG amp PLAY to initiate and start plug amp play from standby demo mode on the system only PREV 14 NEXT PRESET YA for CD to skip to the beginning of the current previous or next track for TUNER to select a preset station in memory for CLOCK to set the minute on the system only 8 VOLUME increase or decrease the volume A o connect headphones 12 6 00 2 20 PM DIM to select different brightness for the display screen DIM 1 DIM 2 DIM 3 or DIM OFF to view the clock set the clock set the timer TAPE DECK 2 TAPE DECK 2 OPERATION PLAY b to start playback 44 rewind the tape fast forward the ape STOP OPEN to stop playback or to open the tape door PAUSE interrupt playback TAPE DECK 1 OPERATION RECORD to start recording PLAY b to start playback rewind the tape fast forward the ape STOP OPEN to stop playback recording or to open he tape door PAUSE interrupt playback or recording TAPE DECK 1 REPEAT to repeat a track a disc or all available discs MUTE to switch off the sound temporarily 3139 115 20353 ENG 12 CONTROLS SHUFFLE to play all the available discs and their tracks in random order SLEEP
19. disc is playing Playing a Disc 1 Press gt to start playback The disc tray track number and elapsed playing time of the current track appear on the display To interrupt playback press M The playing time flashes To resume playback press again 2 To stop playback press M Note All the available discs will play once then stop Disc Change You can change the outer two discs while the third inner disc is stopped or is playing 1 Press DISC CHANGE The CD changer tray slides out 2 Replace the discs in the left and right disc trays f you wish to change the inner disc during playback press DISC CHANGE again gt TESCO CHANGE will be displayed The disc will stop playing The CD changer tray will close to retrieve the inner disc and then open again with the inner disc accessible Press OPEN CLOSE to close the CD changer tray w Selecting a desired track Selecting a desired track when playback is stopped 1 Press Pl until the desired track appears on the display 2 Press gt to start playback The selected track number and elapsed playing time appear on the display Selecting a desired track during playback Press 4 or Pl until the desired track appears on the display The selected track number and elapsed playing time appear on the display Ifyou press 14 once it will skip to the beginning of the current track and play the track ag
20. displayed SLEEP MS SLEEP SLEEP SLEEP While SLEEP mode is activated Press SLEEP once to view the remaining length of time Press SLEEP twice to change the pre selected period of time The display will show the remaining time followed by the sequence of sleep timer options To switch off the Sleep Timer Press SLEEP repeatedly until OFF is displayed or press the STANDBY ON button 3139 115 20353 ENG Specifications AMPLIFIER Output power 2 x 30 W RMS 2 x 25W FTC Total power 60 W Signal to noise ratio 2 67 dBA IEC Frequency response 50 15 000 Hz 3dB Input sensitivity AER dictae A 700 mV Output Speakers Headphones 32 Q 1000 Q 1 69 1 kHz 10 THD CD PLAYER Number of programmable tracks 40 Frequency response 20 20 000 Hz 2 80 dBA gt 60 dB 1 kHz lt 0003 Signal to noise ratio Channel separation Total harmonic distortion TUNER FM wave range AM wave range 87 5 108 MHz 530 1700 kHz Number of presets rettet 40 Antenna FM 300 Q dipole wire Loop antenna pg 01 28 C250 37 En 23 SPECIFICATIONS TAPE DECK Frequency response Normal tape type 80 12 500 Hz 8 dB Signal to noise ratio Normal tape type Wow and flutter gt 48 dBA lt 0 4 DIN SPEAKERS System Impedance
21. displayed and followed by BIEL 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 SELECT A DISC will be displayed when programming an empty disc slot Playing the program 1 Press P to start program playback gt PLAY PROGRAM will be displayed The track number and elapsed playing time of the current track will appear on the display f you press REPEAT during program playback the current track or all programmed tracks will be played repeatedly gt TRACK or PROGRAM will be displayed The and PROG flags appear on the display 2 Press M to stop program playback Notes Ifyou press any of the DISC DIRECT PLAY buttons the system will play the selected disc and the stored program will be ignored temporarily The PROG display also will disappear temporarily from the display It will reappear when playback of the selected disc ends REPEAT DISC mode will be cancelled Reviewing the program Reviewing of the program is possible only when playback is stopped Press 4 or Pl repeatedly to review the programmed tracks Press to exit review mode pg 01 28 C250 37 En 16 when program playback begins Erasing the program when playback is stopped Press B PROGRAM ROBA LEARE D will be displayed Note The pro
22. e System 12 14 jo I4 16 p c 17 iii 18 19 pg 01 28 C250 37 En AUX aia di 19 Recording iiec ote tte 20 21 Clock q e 21 22 Sleep Timer vv 22 5 23 5 5 24 Troubleshooting 24 25 12 6 00 2 20 PM 3139 115 20353 ENG pg 01 28 C250 37 En 12 6 00 2 20 PM 3139 115 20353 ENG 1011 FW C250 E ao E Philips Consumer Electronics Company A Division of Philips Electronics North America Corporation Knoxville Tennessee 37914 1810 USA 3139 115 20353 ENG Printed In China 188246T001 SL 0041 37 3 pg 01 28 C250 37 En 28 12 6 00 2 20 PM 3139 115 20353 ENG
23. e source selected is TUNER the last tuned frequency will be switched on SLEEP TIMER If the source selected is CD playback will begin with the first track of the selected disc or program If the CD trays are empty 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 TIMER for more than two seconds 2 Press M on the system to cancel the timer The timer is now switched off The display will show OF F 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 two seconds 2 Press CLOCK TIMER again to store the start time The timer is now on The TIMER appears on the display 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 12 6 00 2 20 PM 1 Press SLEEP on the remote control repeatedly to select a period of time The selections are as follows time in minutes 6 30 gt H5 gt SSOP 4385s BLEEP XX or OFF will be displayed xX x is the time in minutes When you reach the desired length of time stop pressing the SLEEP button The 51 display lights up The Sleep Timer is now set Before the system switches to standby mode a countdown of 10 seconds will be
24. es with the Federal Communications Commission 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 pg 01 28 C250 37 En 7 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 Accessories Supplied 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 15 identical with the voltage of your local power supply If not please consult your dealer The typeplate is located at the rear of your system When the system is switched on do not 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 b
25. fer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 15 Battery usage CAUTION prevent battery leakage which may result in bodily injury or damage to the unit Q Install all batteries correctly and as marked on the unit O Do not mix batteries old and new or carbon and alkaline etc O Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long time EL 6475 E001 00 8 3139 115 20353 ENG T y l COS AUDIO SYSTEM One Year Free Labor One Year Free Service on Parts This product must be carried in for repair WHO IS COVERED You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty service A sales receipt or other document showing that you purchased the product is considered proof of purchase WHAT IS COVERED Warranty coverage begins the day you buy your product For one year thereafter all parts will be repaired or replaced and labor is free After one year from the day of purchase you pay for the replacement or repair of all parts and for all labor charges All parts including repaired and replaced parts are covered only for the original warranty period When the warranty on the product expires the warranty on
26. gram will be erased when the system is disconnected from the power supply or when the CD changer tray is opened 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 gt 5HLIF F LE will be displayed The SHUF flag and the track selected at random appear on the display The discs and the tracks will be played in random order until you press B f you press REPEAT during shuffling the current track or all available discs will be played repeatedly gt TRACK or ALL DISC will be displayed The REP and SHUF flags appear on the display 2 Press SHUFFLE again to resume normal playback The SHUF flag disappears from the display 12 6 00 2 20 PM CD Note REPEAT DISC mode will be cancelled when shuffle is selected Repeat only on remote control 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 gt TRACK DISC ALL BISCU or DFF will be displayed REP flag appears on the display selected track selected disc or all available discs will now be played repeatedly until you press B 2 Press REPEAT until the UFF mode is displayed to resume normal playback
27. importantly you can count on our uncompromising commitment to your total satisfaction All of this is our way of saying welcome and thanks for investing in a Philips product Sincerely lt gt Robert Minkhorst President and Chief Executive Officer P S Remember to get the most from your Philips product you must return your Warranty Registration Card within 10 days So please mail it to us right now 3139 115 20353 ENG IMPORIAN SAFELY INSI RUC TIONS Read before operating equipment This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards There are however some installation and operation precautions which you should be particularly aware of 1 Read these instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated 2 Keep these instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 3 Heed all warnings All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to 4 Follow all instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed 5 Do not use this apparatus near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool etc 6 Clean only with a damp cloth The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer pg 01 28 C250 37 En 4 7 Install i
28. ion The signal is too weak Adjust the antenna Connect an external antenna for better reception TheTV or VCR is too close to the stereo system Separate the stereo system from the TV or VCR 3139 115 20353 ENG TROUBLESHOOTING Tape Deck Operation Recording or playback cannot be made or there is a decrease in audio level Dirty tape heads capstans or pressure rollers gt See section on tape deck maintenance page 24 Magnetic build up in the record playback head Use demagnetizing tape 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 pg 01 28 C250 37 En 25 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 gt 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 t
29. it clock setting mode automatically When a power interruption occurs the clock setting is erased Timer Setting The system can switch on to CD or TUNER mode automatically at a preset time It can serve as an alarm to wake you up Before setting the timer make sure the clock is set correctly The timer will always be switched on once it is set The volume of the timer will increase from the minimum level to the most recently selected volume level Press and hold CLOCK TIMER for more than two seconds to select timer mode pg 01 28 C250 37 En 22 gt 12 00 or BG 00 or the last timer setting starts flashing depending on whether you have selected 12 or 24 hour mode TIMER starts flashing The selected source is lit while other available sources are flashing 2 Press CD or TUNER to select the desired source Before selecting CD make sure a disc is loaded in the CD changer tray 3 Press 44 or gt on the system to set he hour for the timer to start 4 Press 4 or Pl on the system to set he minute for the timer to start 5 Press CLOCK TIMER to store he start time The timer is now set The TIMER remains on the display Atthe preset time the timer will be activated The selected source will be played Notes During timer setting if no button is pressed within 90 seconds the system will exit timer setting mode automatically If th
30. n o another preset number press W or A to select the desired preset number Press PROGRAM again gt The PROG flag disappears and the radio station will be stored Repeat steps 3 5 to store other preset radio stations Notes When 40 radio stations are stored and you attempt to store another radio station the display will show FULL If you want to change an existing preset number repeat steps 3 5 You can cancel manual programming by pressing on the system only During programming if no button is pressed within 20 seconds the system will exit program mode automatically Tuning to Preset Radio Stations Press W or A to select the desired preset number The preset number radio frequency and waveband appear on the display 3139 115 20353 ENG MINI HIFI SYSTEM 1 2 STOP CLEAR PLAY PAUSE PREV CLOCK TIMER DIM C SOUND NAVIGATION JOG TAPE 2 RECORD PLAY P STOP OPEN PAUSE 4 gt gt 5 PAUSE E _ pg 01 28 250 37 Loading a tape 1 Press STOP OPEN 2 The tape deck door opens 3 Load the tape with the open side downward and the full spool to the left
31. n accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not block any of the ventilation openings For example the appliance should not be situated on a bed sofa rug or similar surface or placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety When the provided plug does nat fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus AC Polarized Plug 12 6 00 2 20 PM 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Re
32. o colored black terminals Remote control has no effect on the system Wrong source is selected gt Select the source CD TUNER etc before pressing the function button gt I4 Pl etc The distance to the system is too large Reduce the distance Batteries are inserted incorrectly Insert the batteries with their polarities H 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 or dubbing is in progress Stop recording Clock setting is erased There was a power failure Reset the clock 12 6 00 2 20 PM System displays features automatically Demonstration mode is switched on Press and hold on the system for five seconds to switch off the demonstration All lighted buttons are not lit Display is switch on in DIM 3 mode Press DIM until DIM OFF display mode is shown 3139 115 20353 ENG TABLE CONTENTS President Message 2 3 Important Safety Instructions 4 Limited Warranty 5 Model Illustration 6 General Information 7 Safety Information 7 Preparation micras 8 9 Controls ias I0 12 Operating Th
33. pt to provide service although there may be a delay if the appropriate spare parts and technical manual s are not readily available MAKE SURE YOU KEEP Please keep your sales receipt or other document showing proof of purchase Attach it to this owner s manual and keep both nearby Also keep the original box and packing material in case you need to return your product BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE Please check your owner s manual before requesting service Adjustments of the controls discussed there may save you a service call TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN U S A PUERTO RICO OR U S VIRGIN ISLANDS Take the product to a Philips factory service center see enclosed list or authorized service center for repair When the product has been repaired you must pick up the unit at the center Centers may keep defective parts In U S A Puerto Rico and U S Virgin Islands all implied warranties including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the duration of this express warranty But because some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty may last this limitation may not apply to you 12 6 00 2 20 GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN CANADA Please contact Philips at 1 800 661 6162 French Speaking 1 800 363 7278 English Speaking In Canada this warranty is given in lieu of all other warranties No other warranties are expres
34. r electric shock do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure The set complies with the FCC Rules Part 15 and with 21 CFR 1040 10 Canada This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications pg 01 28 C250 37 En 6 Read this first Congratulations on your purchase of this Philips product Everything you need to get started is in this box PLUG 8 PLAY 2 3 If you have any problems Philips Representatives can help you get the most from your new product by explaining Hookup Plug the unit the display Press PLAY FirstTime Setup Feature Operation DEMO MODE Do not attempt to return OFF this product to the store bison A For Fast Help Call Us First 1 800 531 0039 Thank you for making Philips part of your home 12 6 00 2 20 PM for 5 seconds for 5 seconds 3139 115 20353 ENG GENERAL INFORMATION SAFETY INFORMATION General Information The typeplate 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 This device compli
35. s 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 pg 01 28 C250 37 En 19 MINI HIFI SYSTEM ED nu SS SS CD1 2 3 FM AM TAPE 1 2 VIDEO E TUNER AUX 44 TUNING gt gt DEMOSTOP Y PRESET QT elo SEARCH STOP CLEAR PLAY PAUSE PREV NEXT PROGRAM CLOCK TIMER C SOUND NAVIGATION JOG VOLUME Selecting External Equipment If you have connected the audio out terminals of the external equipment TV VCR Laser Disc player DVD player or CD Recorder to the AUX IN terminals you can hear the enhanced sound from the system Press AUX to select the external equipment pj HLIX will be displayed Note All the sound control features e g DSC DBB etc are available for selection 12 6 00 2 20 PM 3139 115 20353 ENG RECORDING STANDBY ON MINI HIFI SYSTEM CD1 2 3 FM AM TAPE 1 2 VIDEO TUNER TAPE f AUX LO Je STOPCLEAR PLAYPAUSE PREV NEXT PROGRAM CLOCKTNER SOUND NAVIGATION JOG TAPE 1 TAPE 2 RECORD PLAY 4 P STOP OPEN PAUSE PLAY
36. sed or implied including any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Philips is not liable under any circumstances for any direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages howsoever incurred even if notified of the possibility of such damages REMEMBER Please record the model and serial numbers found on the product below Also please fill out and mail your warranty registration card promptly It will be easier for us to notify you if necessary MODEL SERIAL This warranty gives you specific legal rights You may have other rights which vary from state province to state province Philips Service Solutions Group P O Box 2976 Longview Texas 75606 USA 903 242 4800 EL4965E006 MAC 4110 12 98 3139 115 20353 ENG CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock Therefore it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this unit This symbol alerts the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit has been included Therefore it should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems WARNING To reduce the risk of fire o
37. show GE HRCH until a radio station with sufficient signal strength is found Repeat this procedure until the desired station is reached pg 01 28 C250 37 En 17 e To tune to a weak station briefly press 44 or gt repeatedly until the display shows the desired frequency and or when the best reception has been obtained Storing Preset Stations You can store up to 40 radio stations in the memory When a preset radio station is selected the preset number appears next to the frequency on the display Automatic programming 1 Press TUNER FM AM 2 Press PROGRAM for more than one second gt The PROG flag starts flashing and AUTO will be displayed e The system will remain tuned to the last stored preset radio station Notes You can cancel the automatic programming by pressing PROGRAM or the system only If you want to reserve a section of preset numbers for example preset numbers 1 to 9 select preset 10 before starting automatic programming only the preset numbers 10 to 40 will be programmed Manual programming 1 Press TUNER FM AM 2 Press TUNER FM AM again to select the desired waveband FM or AM 3 Press PROGRAM for less than one second 12 6 00 2 20 PM 5 gt The PROG flag starts flashing The next available preset number will be displayed for selection Press 44 or gt to tune to the desired frequency f you wish to store the radio statio
38. the desired brightness for the display Press DIM to select DIM 1 DIM 2 DIM 3 or DIM OFF display mode display lights up SIM 3 or DIM will be displayed depending on the mode selected DIM OFF normal brightness with Spectrum Analyzer On DIM 1 normal brightness with Spectrum Analyzer Off DIM 2 half brightness with Spectrum Analyzer On 3139 115 20353 ENG OPERATING THE SYSTEM DIM 3 half brightness with Spectrum Analyzer Off and all LEDs on the system will be switched off Sound Control VOLUME ADJUSTMENT Adjust VOLUME to increase or decrease the sound level For Personal Listening Connect the headphones plug to the socket at the front of the system The speakers will be muted DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL DSC The DSC feature enables you to enjoy special sound effects that have preset equalizer settings providing the best music reproduction Adjust JOG CONTROL to select OPTIMAL JAZZ ROCK or TECHNO The Digital Sound Control display panel will light up respectively gt OPTIMAL JAZZ ROCK or TECHNQ and the respective flag will be displayed Note When OPTIMAL sound is selected DBB will be switched on automatically pg 01 28 C250 37 En 14 DYNAMIC BASS BOOST DBB The DBB mode enhances the bass response Press DBB to switch on bass response The DBB button lights up gt THE UN and the DB
39. tray 3 When the CD changer is loaded with discs do not turn over or shake the system This may jam the changer You may load three discs in the CD changer for continuous playback without interruption 12 6 00 2 20 PM 3139 115 20353 ENG CD Discs for playback This system can play all digital audio CD finalized digital audio CD Recordable and finalized digital audio CD Rewritable format discs COMPACT COMPACT ss ase DIGITAL AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO Recordable alist paral ano Loading the CD Changer 1 Press CD to select CD mode 2 Press OPEN CLOSE The CD changer tray slides out 3 Load a disc with the printed side up in the right tray You can load another disc in the left tray load the third disc press the DISC CHANGE button The CD changer tray will rotate until the empty tray is ready for loading 4 Press OPEN CLOSE to close the CD changer tray The total number of tracks and the playing time of the selected disc appear on the display Note ensure good system performance wait until the CD changer completely reads the disc s before proceeding pg 01 28 C250 37 En 15 Disc Direct Play You can play a disc directly by pressing the DISC 1 DISC 2 or DISC 3 button The CD player will stop at the end of playback of the selected disc A lit button indicates that a disc is loaded in the disc tray A flashing button indicates that
40. uild up in your system Allow at least 10cm 4 inches clearance from the rear and the top of the unit and 5cm 2 inches from each side Do not expose the system to excessive moisture rain sand or heat sources 12 6 00 2 20 PM Under no circumstances should you repair the system yourself as this will invalidate the warranty 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 CD unit inside the system hould this occur the CD player will ot operate normally Leave the ower on for about one hour with o disc in the system until normal ayback is possible ectrostatic discharge may cause unexpected problems See whether these problems disappear if you unplug the AC power cord and plug it in again after a few seconds To disconnect the system from the power supply completely remove the AC power plug from the wall socket S n P n P E CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 3139 115 20353 ENG PREPARATION Rear Connections pg 01 28 C250 37 En 8 12 6 00 2 20 PM 3139 115 20353 ENG PREPARATION 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 FM Wire Antenna Connection Connect the s
41. upplied FM wire antenna o the FM AERIAL FM ANTENNA 300 Q terminal Adjust the position of he FM antenna for the best reception Outdoor Antenna For better FM stereo reception connect an outdoor FM antenna to the FM AERIAL FM ANTENNA 300 Q erminal using a 300 Q dipole wire FM AERIAL 3000 FM ANTENNA 3000 SANGA SANGA DEN OR QA pg 01 28 C250 37 En 9 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 0 ul 12 mm unlock lock CAUTION For optimal sound performance 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 Connecting other 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 IN terminals at the rear of the system E AC Power Supply After all other connections have been made connect the AC power cord to the system and to the wall outlet 12 6 0
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