Philips FW-R8 manual

CDR Mini Hi-Fi system FW-R8[...]

2 Important notes for users in the U.K. Mains plug This apparatus is fitted with an approved 13 Amp plug. T o change a fuse in this type of plug proceed as follows: 1 Remove fuse cover and fuse. 2 Fix new fuse which should be a BS1362 5 Amp, A.S.T .A. or BSI approved type. 3 Refit the fuse cover . If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket [...]

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GENERAL INFORMA TION 4 – 2 loudspeakers including 2 speaker cables – Remote control – 2 batteries for the remote control, size AA – AM (MW) loop antenna – FM wire antenna – Mains cable Place the set on a flat, hard and stabile surface. Make sure there is sufficient space around the set to prevent overheating. Active mobile phones close [...]

GENERAL INFORMA TION 5 For recording, make sure to use special audio discs only . These discs are marked “Digital Audio” and the logos shown below . There are two different types of audio discs for the use on this CD recorder: – CD-Audio Recordable (CDR) discs These discs can be recorded on once and play on all standard CD players and CD reco[...]

CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 6 1 AC MAINS ~ ........................ After all other connections have been made , connect the mains lead to the wall socket. For optimal performance use only the original mains cable. 2 DIGIT AL IN ...........................connect to the coaxial output of a digital appliance 3 DIGIT AL OUT ........................conne[...]

CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 7 0 Source selection CD 1, CD 2, CD 3 ..................selects the CD changer , switches to CD 1, CD 2 or CD 3 CDR ........................................selects the CD recorder TUNER ...................................selects the tuner DIGIT AL / ANALOG AUX ....selects the input for an additional appliance ! ............[...]

INST ALLA TION 8 The type plate is located on the rear of the set. 1 Check whether the mains voltage as shown on the type plate corresponds to your local mains voltage. If it does not, consult your dealer or service organisation. 2 Make sure all connections have been made before switching on the mains supply . 3 Connect the mains cable supplied to [...]

INST ALLA TION 9 AUX IN L/R It is possible to use an additional appliance, e.g. tape recorder , TV or VCR with the set. 1 Insert the red plug of a cinch cable to the red socket AUX IN R and the white plug to the white socket AUX IN L. 2 Connect the other end of the cinch cable to the audio outputs of the additional appliance. 3 Press DIGIT AL / ANA[...]

REMOTE CONTROL 10 2 ...........................switches the set to standby CDR, TUNER, CD1, CD2, CD3, AUX ........selects the sources Number/alphabet keys 1–0 ....................keys in numbers for tracks or stations ABC – XYZ ........keys in letters for text SP ACE ...............keys in a space within the text EDIT TEXT ................enter[...]

DISPLA Y 11 The display of the set is divided into 3 sections, which show you the following: Information area This area is used for feedback of the CD changer , CD recorder , tuner frequencies, menu options, values and scrolling text messages. Status lights and flags Flags CD TEXT ..........................CD text is available CD TEXT EDIT ........[...]

BASIC FUNCTIONS 12 • T o switch the set on press y ST ANDBY ON on the set. • T o switch the set to standby press y ST ANDBY ON again on the set ( 2 on the remote control). Important! 1) This system is designed for regular CD(RW)s. Therefore, do not use any accessories such as disc stabilizer rings or CD treatment sheets, etc. as offered on the [...]

BASIC FUNCTIONS 13 V olume adjustment • Adjust the volume by using MASTER VOLUME ( - VOLUME/ + on the remote control). y The volume level in dB (decibel) is displayed. Incredible Surround Stereo sound is determined by the distance between the front speakers. Incredible Surround enables you to enjoy an incredibly wide stereo effect, regardless of [...]

BASIC FUNCTIONS 14 • Press either CD 1, CD 2 or CD 3 to select a particular disc. Selecting a track during playback • Rotate í JOG CONTROL ë (press í or ë on the remote control) to skip to the beginning of the previous or next track on the selected disc. y Playback continues with the selected track. Selecting a track when playback is stoppe[...]

PROGRAM 15 Y ou can select tracks and store them either in the CD changer or CD recorder memory . If you use the program for playback you can choose one of the two memories, else if you like to specify tracks for recording, use the CD changer memory only! Y ou can store any track more than once. 1 Load the desired disc(s) in the disc tray(s). 2 Pre[...]

ABOUT RECORDING 16 The CD recorder deck offers you 3 main functions: – Recording from the internal CD changer and tuner or from a selected external source – Finalizing your CDR(W) discs and unfinalizing your CDRW discs – Erasing a CDRW disc The recording procedure is the same for CDR and CDRW discs. Make sure the CDR(W) is absolutely free of [...]

INTERNAL RECORDING 17 For internal recordings you can record from the internal CD changer or tuner . Y ou can choose from the following recording modes: – High speed recording and automatic finalizing: Fast and easy! Record and finalize your CDR(W) in one quick step while the sound is muted. Y ou can record the current CD or a program from the CD[...]

INTERNAL RECORDING 18 High speed recording of an entire disc, a track, a program or a track edit 1 Make sure the CDR(W) is absolutely free of scratches and dust particles. 2 Press either CD 1, CD 2 or CD 3 to select the disc you wish to record from. 3 Press REC TYPE on the set to enter into the recording menu. 4 Rotate í JOG CONTROL ë to select o[...]

INTERNAL RECORDING 19 Manual recording from the FM tuner 1 Make sure the CDR(W) is absolutely free of scratches and dust particles. 2 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM tuner . Then select the desired radio station (see “T uning to radio stations”). 3 Press REC TYPE on the set to enter the recording menu. y FM Tuner? is displayed. 4 Press [...]

EXTERNAL RECORDING 20 When making recordings from an external source, we recommend to do analogue recording only if digital recording is not possible. Digital recording will usually result in better sound quality . Recording of an entire disc or a track with automatic start 1 Make sure the CDR(W) is absolutely free of scratches and dust particles. [...]

EXTERNAL RECORDING 21 Manual recording from an external source 1 Make sure the CDR(W) is absolutely free of scratches and dust particles. 2 Press repeatedly DIGIT AL / ANALOG AUX to select the input for the external source you want to record from. y AUX Digital is displayed if the digital input is selected. y AUX Analog is displayed if the analogue[...]

EXTERNAL RECORDING (UN)FINALIZING, ERASING 22 In recording mode tracks will be incremented automatically such that the track numbers are positioned on the same position as the original. • To switch the automatic track increment function on , press as often as necessary TRACK INCR. on the remote control during stop when CDR is selected. y Auto Tr [...]

(UN)FINALIZING, ERASING 23 If you want to record (or erase) on (from) a finalized CDRW , you have to unfinalize it first. Notes: – Unfinalizing will take approximately 2 minutes. – After unfinalizing of the CDRW , CD changes to CDRW on the display . – When unfinalizing a CDRW with CD text on it available, this text will be transferred to the [...]

FEA TURES 24 Storing text during stop mode After you have recorded your CDR(W) you can enter a text e.g. names to discs and tracks. The text will be displayed during playback. Y ou can enter up to 60 characters per text field. Only use an unfinalized CDR or CDRW (finalized CDRW must be unfinalized first). 1 If necessary press Ç STOP on the set ( ?[...]

FEA TURES 25 Erasing text 1 Press EDIT TEXT to enter the text edit menu. y CD TEXT EDIT is blinking, Text Edit is displayed. 2 Rotate í JOG CONTROL ë to select the text erase menu. y Text Erase is displayed. 3 Press YES to confirm. 4 Rotate í JOG CONTROL ë to select one of the following: y All Text : All text of the selected disc is chosen to b[...]

TUNER 26 1 Press TUNER to select the tuner . y Tuner is scrolled. 2 Press TUNER again to select the desired waveband. y The selected waveband is displayed. 3 Keep à SEARCH or á SEARCH ( à or á on the remote control) pressed for more than a half second. y The selected waveband and Searching are displayed. The radio tunes to a station with suffic[...]

TUNER 27 This feature R adio D ata S ystem is a service that allows FM stations to send additional information along with the regular FM radio signal. When you are receiving an RDS station, and the station name are displayed. Switching through different RDS information • Press RDS on the set repeatedly to switch through the following information [...]

CLOCK/TIMER 28 It is possible to set the clock by using a time signal which is broadcast together with the RDS signal. This only works if the RDS station is sending this time signal. Automatic clock setting 1 T une to an RDS station (see “T uner”). 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER on the set for more than 3 seconds. y RDS Clock blinks for a maximum of 90 se[...]

CLOCK/TIMER 29 Y ou can select different timer functions which will be activated at a chosen time. Make sure the clock is set before using one of these features. Alarm timer setting The set can be used as an alarm clock, whereby the tuner , CD recorder or CD changer starts playback automatically at a preset time. 1 Press as often as necessary y ST [...]

TECHNICAL DA T A 30 Subject to modification without notice. General AC Power ......................................................220–240 V / 50 Hz Power consumption Active .........................................................................157 W Standby .....................................................................< 30 W Economy [...]

TROUBLESHOOTING 31 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION No sound, V olume is not correctly adjusted. Adjust the volume. no power Headphones are connected. Disconnect headphones. Speakers are wrongly or not connected. Make sure speakers are properly connected. Mains cable is not securely connected. Connect mains cable properly . No reaction to Electrosta[...]

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