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Toll Free Help Line Ligne d'assistance en service libre Linea de ayuda telefónica sin cargo 800-531-0039 Mini Hi-Fi System with 3 CD changer 3139 116 19511 ( ENG)
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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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – 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. Read these instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.
(although there may be a delay if the appropriate including any implied warranties of merchantability or spare parts and technical manual(s) are not readily fitness for a particular purpose. Philips is not liable under available). any circumstances for any direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages, howsoever incurred, even if MAKE SURE YOU KEEP...
GENERAL INFORMATION Your system consists of materials which General Information can be recycled and reused if • The typeplate (which contains disassembled by a specialized company. the serial number) is located at Please observe the local regulations the rear of the system. regarding the disposal of packaging •...
Rear Connections surr. surr. PREPARATION SW 030 ACTIVE SUBWOOFER AUDIO OUT VOLUME STANDBY SUB- WOOFER AUX IN FM ANTENNA 300 AM ANTENNA MAINS – REAR FRONT SURROUND – – – – CENTER 3139 116 19511 ( ENG)
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A AM Loop Antenna Connection 12 mm 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. D Center Speaker Connection B FM Wire Antenna Connect the black (non-marked) wires Connection to the black CENTER terminal and the...
5-Speaker Connection Dolby Pro Logic • Front speakers: Connect the front This state of the art Dolby Pro Logic speakers. mini system enables you to experience • Center speaker: Connect the center and enjoy a Home Cinema sound speaker. ambience. The Pro Logic system allows •...
7 Adjust the sound Dolby Surround of all the speakers AUSE TEST TONE This setting is for a full Dolby Surround until they are equal. Å Pro Logic mode. When you are LUME satisfied with the • Press DPL to select the Dolby É...
DISC CHANGE DISC 1 C H A N G E R MINI HIFI SYSTEM PROGRAM REPEAT NEWS T.A. STANDBY CLOCK/ TIMER C D1 • 2 • 3 PROG SEARCH • TUNING SOUND DOWN ¡ CONTROLS OPEN•CLOSE DISC 2 DISC 3 SHUFFLE STEREO TIMER...
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8 CD CAROUSEL TRAY Controls on the system 9 DISC 1 / DISC 2 / DISC 3 (CD and remote control DIRECT PLAY) – to select a CD tray for playback. 1 STANDBY ON 0 DISC CHANGE – to switch the system on or to –...
CONTROLS ≤ BALANCE L/R – to balance the sound level of the Front Left and Right speakers. ∞ CENTER +/- – to adjust the sound level of the center speaker. § REAR +/- – to adjust the sound level of the surround speakers.
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To start the demonstration mode Switching the system ON • Press and hold Ç(on the system • Press CD, TUNER, TAPE or AUX. only) for five seconds when the system is in standby mode. You can also switch on the system by ™...
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With the SOUND 3 or 4 controls, Automatic DSC-DBB selection you can change the level of any DSC The best DBB setting is generated setting except CLASSIC. automatically for each DSC selection. You can manually select the DBB setting that •...
DISC CHANGE DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 C H A N G E R MINI HIFI SYSTEM PROGRAM SHUFFLE STEREO BACK REPEAT TIMER FRONT NEWS T.A. 60Hz 250Hz 500Hz 1KHz 2KHz 4KHz 8KHz STANDBY CLOCK/ TAPE 1 • 2 VIDEO TIMER CD1 •...
• If you wish to change the inner disc Note: – Pressing í during shuffling can only skip during playback, press DISC CHANGE again. to the beginning of the current track. ™ “DISC CHANGE" will be displayed. Searching for a particular ™...
Shuffle Repeat (only on remote control) In shuffle mode, the system plays all the You can play the current track, a disc or available discs and their tracks in all available discs repeatedly. random order. Shuffle may be used also 1 Press REPEAT on the remote when tracks are programmed.
– If you want to reserve a section of Storing Preset Stations preset numbers, for example preset You can store up to 40 radio stations in numbers 1 to 9, select preset 10 the memory. When a preset radio before starting automatic programming, station is selected, the preset number only the preset numbers 10 to 40 will appears next to the frequency on the...
MINI HIFI SYSTEM PROGRAM SHUFFLE STEREO REPEAT TIMER BACK FRONT NEWS T.A. 60Hz 250Hz 4KHz 8KHz 500Hz 1KHz 2KHz STANDBY CLOCK/ C D 1 • 2 • 3 FM • AM TAPE 1 • 2 VIDEO TIMER TUNER TAPE PROG PRESET SEARCH •...
TAPE – 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.
MINI HIFI SYSTEM STEREO REPEAT TIMER BACK FRONT NEWS T.A. 60Hz 250Hz 500Hz 1KHz 2KHz 4KHz 8KHz STANDBY CLOCK/ TIMER C D 1 • 2 • 3 FM • AM TAPE 1 • 2 VIDEO TUNER TAPE PROG PRESET SEARCH • TUNING STOP •...
RECORDING Dubbing tapes Recording from other (from tape deck 2 to tape deck 1) sources 1 Load the prerecorded tape into tape 1 Load a blank tape into tape deck 1. deck 2 and a blank tape into tape 2 Press CD, TUNER or AUX. deck 1.
• To exit without storing the setting, ™ The selected source is lit while press Ç on the system. other available sources are flashing. Notes: 2 Press CD or TUNER to select the – During clock setting, if no button is desired source.
Specifications AMPLIFIER Output power ... x 25 W FTC Center Channel ... 20 W FTC, 6 Surround Channel ... 2 x 10 W FTC, 3 Signal-to-noise ratio ... 75 dBA (IEC) Frequency response ... 40 – 20000 Hz, ± 3 dB Input sensitivity AUX In ...
Cleaning the CD lens • After prolonged use, dirt or dust may accumulate at the CD lens. To ensure good playback quality, clean the CD lens with Philips CD Lens Cleaner or any commercially available cleaner. Follow the instructions supplied with cleaner.
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No or poor sound. Tape Deck Operation • Volume is not turned up. Recording or playback cannot be ™ Adjust VOLUME. made or there is a decrease in • The headphones are connected. audio level. ™ Disconnect the headphones. • Dirty tape heads, capstans or •...
TABLE OF CONTENTS President Message ... 2 - 3 Important Safety Instructions ...4 Limited Warranty ...5 Model Illustration ...6 General Information...7 Safety Information ...7 Preparation ... 8 - 9 Dolby Pro Logic ... 10 - 11 Controls ... 12 - 14 Operating The System ...
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FW 890P FW-P73 Philips Consumer Electronics Company A Division of Philips Electronics North America Corporation, Knoxville, Tennessee 37914-1810, USA 3139 116 19511 (ENG) IB8169T001 Printed In China JP-9945/37-3 3139 116 19511 ( ENG)