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Mini Hi-Fi System FWC143 Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome User manual...
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Important notes for users in the U.K. Mains plug This apparatus is fitted with an approved 13 Amp plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug proceed as follows: Remove fuse cover and fuse. Fix new fuse which should be a BS1362 3 Amp, A.S.T.A.
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.
General Information Environmental information ... 6 Supplied accessories ... 6 Safety information ... 6 Preparation Rear connections ... 7 Inserting batteries into the remote control ... 8 Controls Controls on the system and remote control ... 9 Basic Functions Switching the system on ... 10 Power-saving automatic standby ...
General Information Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome. This product complies with the radio interference requirements of the European Union. Supplied accessories – 2 speaker boxes –...
speaker (right) Rear connections The type plate is located at the back of the system. 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.
Preparations Inserting batteries into the remote control Insert two batteries type R03 or AAA into the remote control with the correct polarity as indicated by the “+”and“-” symbols inside the batter y compartment. CAUTION! – Remove batteries if they are exhausted or will not be used for a long time.
Controls on the system and remote control LCD Display – shows the status of the system. iR SENSOR – infrared sensor for remote control. PROGRAM (PROG) for CD ... programs tracks and reviews the program. STANDBY-ON y (POWER y) – switches the system to standby/on.
Basic Functions FWC143 IMPORTANT: Before you operate the system, complete the preparation procedures. Switching the system on ● Press STANDBY -ON y (POWER y on the remote). ➜ The system will switch to the last selected source. Switching the system to Eco Power Standby mode ●...
FWC143 IMPORTANT: The lens of the CD player should never be touched. Playing a disc This CD player plays Audio Discs including CD- Recordables and CD-Rewritables. ¶ CD-ROM, CD-I, CDV, VCD, DVD or computer CDs, however, are not possible. Adjust the source selector to select CD source. Press OPEN/CLOSE on the system to open the CD compartment.
CD Operation Different play modes: SHUFFLE and REPEAT You can select and change the various play modes before or during playback. REPEAT ... plays the current track continuously REPEAT ALL ... repeats the entire disc/ programme SHUF ... tracks of the entire disc are played in random order SHUF and REPEAT ALL repeats the entire...
FWC143 Tuning to radio stations Adjust the source selector to select TUNER source. ➜ is displayed. Adjust the band selector to select your waveband: MW, FMST (stereo) or FM (mono). Adjust the TUNING control knob to tune to a desired radio frequency. Note: –...
Tape Operation / Recording Tape playback Adjust the source selector to select TAPE source. ➜ Display: shows throughout tape TAPE operation. Press STOP•OPENÇç to open the tape door. Insert a recorded tape and close the tape door. ➜ Load the tape with the open side downward and the full spool to the left.
Cleaning the disc lens ● After prolonged use, dir t 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.
Clock/Timer Setting the clock In any mode, press CLOCK/TIMER twice. ➜ The clock digits for the hours flash. Press SEARCH ¡1 / 2™ (í/ë on the remote) to set the hours. Press CLOCK/TIMER again. ➜ The clock digits for the minutes flash. Press SEARCH ¡1 / 2™...
Activating and deactivating SLEEP The sleep timer enables the system to switch off by itself after a set period of time ● Press SLEEP on the remote control repeatly to select desired time before system shuts off. ➜ Display shows SLEEP and series of time options for selection:120, 90, 60, 45,30, 15, OFF.
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 centre.
The remote control does not function The timer is not working. The Clock/Timer setting is erased. Troubleshooting – Reduce the distance between the remote control and the system. – Insert the batteries with their polarities (+/– signs) aligned as indicated. –...