Fw-r8, Cdr mini hi-fi system, Sound enhancement – Philips Mini Hi-Fi System with Integrated CD-Rec User Manual
Page 2: Convenience, Design, Inputs and outputs

Sound Enhancement
2 x 100 Watts RMS Stereo 
100 watts continuous RMS power output per channel, at 
6 Ohms, from 25 Hz-20 kHz, with no more than 10% 
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD).
Integrated Audio CD Recorder
Make your own CD's with Bit-perfect digital quality.
Treble & Bass Control
Bass and Treble allows sound adjustment of high and low 
frequencies to personal preferences. Balance allows the 
sound adjustment of the left and right speaker.
Loudness and Pure Sound Control 
Loudness is dynamic sound adjustment that amplifies 
high and low frequencies depending on the volume (the 
higher the volume, the less the amplification). Thereby it 
creates 'richer' sound impression already at low volume.
Pure Sound Control allows you to switch off all sound 
adjustments at the touch of a button.
3-Way Bass Reflex Speaker System 
Equipped with one 6 
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mid range reproduction, one 2
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tweeter and one 1" Polydome tweeter for crisp high 
tones.
Automatic Digital Record Level Control
During recording from the internal CDC, the unit 
automatically equalises volume levels between CDs, so 
that there are no unpleasant volume jumps during 
playback of the recorded CD.
Incredible Surround™ 
Dramatically expands the soundfield to envelop the 
listener in their music. With the usual two-speaker setup, 
Incredible Surround™ widens the soundstage farther to 
the left and right while adding the greater depth of clubs, 
concer t halls and stadiums for a more exciting 
experience. 
Subwoofer Ready
Affords easy access to greater dimensions in sound with 
output signals available for connection to a subwoofer.
Convenience
Unique 'Recording Studio' Control Console 
Ergonomic grouping of all your recording functions in 
one easy to find section.
Simplified Recording Mode
CD > CD duplicates entire CD, Compile CD is perfect 
for simple compilation.
Double Speed Recording from CD
Make your own CD in half the time.
CD-Text
No more need to look-up the track you want to play or 
record in the CD inlay booklet, simply select the track by 
name from the display, directly from the disc. The display 
can show both artist and title for the entire album as 
well as individual tracks. With the CDR Mini Hifi System, 
you can also create your own CD Text information for 
e.g. your own compilations.
3-Disc CD Changer with Motorized Drawer 
Multi-disc play capability provides more than three hours 
of continuous music.
CD-Rewritable Compatible
The player offers 100% playback guarantee of CD-
Rewritable CD's over the entire lifetime of the player. Even 
CD-RW audio recordings on computers can be used. 
Microphone Mixing
Now you can be the STAR! Record your own vocals or 
musical instrument. Better still record yourself singing or 
playing along with your favorite artist.
Integrated digital tuner
Listen and record your favorite radio stations (record in 
FM only).
Digital Clock with Record Timer
Use the built-in digital clock to record that special radio 
show from the built-in tuner or any external source 
while you are away.
42-Key Remote Control
The ergonomically styled remote control gives you 
access to all essential functions, and has a 10-key pad 
for entry of CD Text and direct access to track or 
tuner presets.
CD Synchro CD Recording 
Make a simple synchronised start recording from either 
analog or digital sources.
Energy Saving Standby Mode (<2 watts)
Most systems consume 10-15 watts just on standby. 
Philips systems consume less than 2 watts of energy on 
standby for big saving to the listener. 
Shuffle One/All Discs 
Plays all selections on a particular disc or multiple discs in 
multi-disc players in random order, ignoring the 
sequential order in which they were originally recorded.
Design
Design Control
The attractive design focusses direct attention on the 
main product function, the CD Recorder drawer. This 
emphasis is suppor ted by the logically designed 
recording control panel. The large mirror coated display 
lens reinforces the high technology aspect of the 
product, while the controls are structured logically and 
are easy to use. The light wood finishing on the speakers 
complements the centre unit design well.
Oversized, MultiColor, Digital FTD Display 
This large display is easy to read at any distance with no 
distortion or distraction and the multi-color format 
makes it easy to recognize different functions at a glance.
Detachable Cloth Speaker Grilles
Detachable cloth covered grilles protect delicate speaker 
components with rich, high-tech styling.
 
UPC Code: 0 37849 89364 7
Product Dimensions:
10.4" W x 12.2" H x 13.2" D (electronics)
9.4" W x 12.2" H x 9.8" D (speakers)
Package Dimensions:
22.8" W x 28.3" H x 14.1" D
Product weight: 48.5 lbs.
Carton contains: 3CD Changer + CDR 
Mini Hi-Fi System, Multi-Function Remote 
Control, Batteries, Operating instructions, 
Warranty information
Inputs and Outputs
1 x Digital Coax Input
A digital input is foreseen to connect digital sound 
sources. The built-in sample rate converter ensures that a 
wide range of sources can be connected (e.g. CD players, 
DVD players, DAT players etc.).
1 x Digital Coax Output
A digital output connection is foreseen to enable digital 
(CD) recordings from any of the digital inputs.
1 x Analog Input
A analog input is foreseen to connect analog sound 
sources (e.g. phono, CD, Tape etc)
1 x Analog Line Output
A analog output connection is foreseen to enable analog 
recordings from any of the analog inputs.
1 x 3.5mm Microphone jack
A microphone input with level control is provided to 
connect any standard microphone to record your own 
voice or instrument.
1 x Headphone Jack
Plug in a set of stereo headphones and enjoy your 
favorite CD, cassette, or radio station without disturbing 
other family members in the room. This convenient 
feature allows different people in your household to use 
different electronic enter tainment media without 
interference.
1 x Subwoofer connections
Affords easy access to greater dimensions in sound with 
output signals available for connection to a subwoofer.
FW-R8
CDR Mini Hi-Fi System
Printed in Singapore
Date printed : Oct 1999
©1999 Royal Philips Electronics N.V.
All rights reserved
A Division of Philips Electronics North America Corp.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
In some countries, use of the CDR Mini HiFi System as shown or 
mentioned in this leaflet may require the authorisation of copyright 
holders.
As an E
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TAR®
Partner, Philips has determined that this product meets the
E
NERGY
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TAR®
guidelines for energy efficiency.
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