Philips FWV357/55 User Manual

Vcd mp3-cd mini hi-fi system
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FWV357
VCD MP3-CD
Mini Hi-Fi System

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  • Page 1 FWV357 VCD MP3-CD Mini Hi-Fi System...
  • Page 2 LEA CUIDADOSAMENTE ESTE INSTRUCTIVO ANTES DE USAR SU APARATO. AVISO IMPORTANTE Philips Mexicana, S.A. de C.V. no se hace responsable por daños o desperfectos causados por: – Maltrato, descuido o mal uso, presencia de insectos o roedores (cucarachas, ratones etc.).
  • Page 3 DIGITAL SOUND DISPLAY STANDBY-ON SLEEP OPEN/ CLOSE DISC CHANGE PLAYBACK VCD MP3-CD MINI HIFI SYSTEM BAND TAPE 1 • 2 CDR/VIDEO TUNER TAPE NTSC/ SEARCH •TUNING PLAY• PAUSE SEARCH •TUNING ALBUM- ALBUM+ MP3-CD TITLE- TITLE+ ▲ PREV/ PRESET STOP•CLEAR / DEMO STOP NEXT/ PRESET▲...
  • Page 4 PLUG & PLAY -for tuner installation CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure or other unsafe operation.
  • Page 5 Index English ------------------------------------------------ 6 Español --------------------------------------------- 35...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents General Information Supplied accessories ... 7 Environmental information ... 7 Safety information ... 7 Preparations Rear connections ... 8–9 Power Antennas connection Speakers connection Video Out Connection Connecting other equipment to your system Inserting batteries into the remote control ... 9 Controls Controls on the system and remote control ...
  • Page 7: General Information

    IMPORTANT! PLEASE NOTE THAT THE VOLTAGE SELECTOR LOCATED AT THE REAR OF THIS SYSTEM IS PRESET AT 220V FROM THE FACTORY. FOR COUNTRIES THAT OPERATE AT 110V-127V, PLEASE ADJUST TO 110V-127V BEFORE YOU SWITCH ON THE SYSTEM. Supplied accessories – 2 speaker boxes –...
  • Page 8: Preparations

    Preparations AM loop antenna speaker (right) Rear connections The type plate is located at the rear of the system. Power Before connecting the AC power cord to the wall outlet, ensure that the following are done; – If your system is equipped with a Voltage Selector, set the VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local power line voltage.
  • Page 9: Speakers Connection

    Speakers Connection Front Speakers Connect the speaker wires to the SPEAKERS terminals, right speaker to "R" and left speaker to "L", coloured (marked) wire to "+" and black (unmarked) wire to "-". ● Fully insert the stripped portion of the speaker wire into the terminal as shown.
  • Page 10: Controls

    Controls (main system’s illustrations on page 3) Controls on the system and remote control STANDBY ON y – to switch the system on or to standby mode. SLEEP – to activate/deactivate or set the sleep timer. DIGITAL SOUND DISPLAY – the active DSC will be lighted.
  • Page 11 VCD operations (for VCD version 2.0 only) – to switch on or off the playback control mode. RETURN – to return to the previous menu level during playback (for VCD with PBC switched on). Tape deck 1 Tape deck 2 Tape deck operations A.
  • Page 12 Controls ≥ REPEAT – to playback track/disc/programme repeatedly. • Numeric keys (0 – 9) (numbers consisting more than two figures must be keyed in within 2 seconds.) – to direct key in a track number for CD/VCD/MP3-CD. ª – to switch the system to standby mode. ™...
  • Page 13: Basic Functions

    DIGITAL SOUND DISPLAY STANDBY-ON SLEEP BAND TUNER NTSC/ SEARCH •TUNING ALBUM- OPEN/ CLOSE TITLE- DISC PREV/ CHANGE IMPORTANT! Before operating the system, complete the preparation procedures. Plug and Play Plug and Play allows you to store all available radio stations automatically. First time setup/power up When you turn on the main supply, "AUTO INSTALL - PRESS PLAY"...
  • Page 14: Demonstration Mode

    Basic Functions Demonstration mode The system has a demonstration mode that shows the various features offered by the system. To activate the demonstration ● In standby mode, press and holdÇon the system until "WELCOME" is displayed. ➜ The demonstration will begin. To deactivate the demonstration ●...
  • Page 15: Sound Control

    Sound control Digital Sound Control (DSC) The DSC feature enables you to enjoy special sound effects that have preset equaliser settings, providing the best music reproduction. Press DSC. ➜ The selected DSC is shown. Adjust the jog control (or press DSC on the remote control repeatedly) to select : JAZZ, ROCK, TECHNO or OPTIMAL.
  • Page 16: Cd/Vcd/Mp3-Cd Operations

    CD/VCD/MP3-CD Operations VCD MP3-CD MINI HIFI SYSTEM DIGITAL SOUND DISPLAY STANDBY-ON SLEEP BAND TUNER NTSC/ SEARCH ALBUM- OPEN/ CLOSE TITLE- DISC PREV/ PRESET CHANGE IMPORTANT! – This system is designed for regular discs. Therefore, do not use any accessories such as disc stabiliser rings or disc treatment sheets, etc., as offered on the market, because they may jam the changer...
  • Page 17: Loading Discs

    Sound Quality Take note that MP3-CD compilations should best contain only MP3 tracks (.mp3). To achieve a good MP3 quality, a bit rate of 128 kbps is recommended. Loading discs Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray. Load up to two discs on the individual disc trays. To load the third disc, press DISC CHANGE.
  • Page 18: Selecting A Desired Track/Passage

    CD/VCD/MP3-CD Operations Selecting a desired track/passage To search for a particular passage during playback ● Press à or á to select four different search speed. ➜ "FRX1" ; "FRX2" ; "FRX3" or "FRX4" is displayed on the TV screen when you select a fast rewind search.
  • Page 19: Programming The Disc Tracks

    Programming the disc tracks Programming tracks is possible when playback is stopped. Up to 99 tracks can be stored in the memory in any order. Load the desired discs on the disc tray (refer to “Loading discs”). Press VCD 1/2/3 to select a disc. ➜...
  • Page 20: Vcd Operations

    VCD Operations Adjusting the TV system Before viewing the video CD, ensure that the mini system is switched to corresponding PAL or NTSC system of your TV set (except Multi– system TV). In CD/VCD mode, press and hold VCD 1 for more than three seconds.
  • Page 21: Playing A Video Cd With Pbc Functions

    Playing a video CD with PBC functions (for VCD version 2.0 only) VCD with PBC (Playback Control) will be indicated on the display of the set as soon as they are inserted. PBC is a predefined play sequence stored in the VCD. Switch on the TV, insert a VCD with PBC and pressÉ...
  • Page 22: Playing A Specific Passage Repeatedly

    VCD Operations Playing a specific passage repeatedly This feature is also applicable to audio CD (except for MP3-CD). To play a cer tain scene or passage of the disc repeatedly. Press A-B on the remote control during playback to mark the start of the chosen scene or passage.
  • Page 23: Changing Vocal

    Changing vocal This feature allows you to fade out the original vocal from a karaoke VCD. You can also use it to select the desired language. ● Press VOCAL on the remote control repeatedly to select the following modes : ➜...
  • Page 24: Radio Reception

    Radio Reception DIGITAL SOUND DISPLAY STANDBY-ON SLEEP BAND TUNER NTSC/ SEARCH ALBUM- OPEN/ CLOSE TITLE- DISC PREV/ CHANGE Tuning to radio stations Press TUNER to select TUNER mode. ➜ "TUNER" is displayed. A few seconds later, the current radio frequency will appear on the display.
  • Page 25: Manual Preset Programming

    Note: – If no preset number is selected, automatic preset will begin from preset (1) and all your former presets will be overridden. Manual Preset Programming Tune to your desired radio station (refer to “Tuning to radio stations”). Press PROG. ➜...
  • Page 26: Tape Operation/Recording

    Tape Operation / Recording DIGITAL SOUND DISPLAY STANDBY-ON SLEEP BAND TUNER NTSC/ SEARCH ALBUM- OPEN/ CLOSE TITLE- DISC PREV/ CHANGE PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! – Before playing a tape, check and tighten slack tape with a pencil. Slack tape may get jammed or may burst in the mechanism. –...
  • Page 27: Rewinding/Fast Forwarding

    Rewinding / Fast forwarding Stop playback, press à or á. ➜ The tape will stop automatically at the end of rewinding or fast forwarding. Press Ç to stop rewinding or fast forwarding. Note: – During rewinding or fast forwarding of a tape, it is also possible to select another source (VCD or TUNER, for example).
  • Page 28: Dubbing Tapes

    Tape Operation / Recording To select another track during recording PressÉ Å to interrupt recording. Press numeric keys 0-9 on the remote control to select the desired track. ➜ The desired track will start playing. To stop recording ● Press Ç. ➜...
  • Page 29: Clock/Timer

    DIGITAL SOUND DISPLAY STANDBY-ON SLEEP BAND TUNER NTSC/ SEARCH •TUNING ALBUM- OPEN/ CLOSE TITLE- DISC PREV/ CHANGE View clock The clock (if it is set) will be shown in standby mode. To view the clock in any source mode (VCD or TUNER for example) ●...
  • Page 30: Deactivating The Timer

    Clock/Timer Press VCD 1/2/3, TUNER or TAPE to select the desired source. ➜ “CD1 [or 2, 3] XX:XX" indicates the CD mode is selected. ➜ “TU XX:XX” indicates the Tuner mode is selected. ➜ “TA1 [or 2] XX:XX” indicates the Tape mode is selected.
  • Page 31: External Sources

    Cleaning the disc lens ● After prolonged use, dirt 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.
  • Page 32: Specifications

    Specifications AMPLIFIER Output power ... 1500 W PMPO ... 2 x 40 W RMS Signal-to-noise ratio ... ≥ 67 dBA (IEC) Frequency response ... 50 – 15000 Hz Input sensitivity AUX/CDR In ... 500 mV / 1V Microphone ... 3.5 mV Output Speakers ...
  • Page 33: 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 solve a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or service centre.
  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting GENERAL The system does not react when buttons are pressed. Sound cannot be heard or is of poor quality. The left and right sound outputs are reversed. The remote control does not function properly. The timer is not working. The Clock/Timer setting is erased.

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