Philips FW-C550 User Manual
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- Page 1 Audio Audio Mini Hi-Fi System C550 C500 Toll Free Help Line Ligne d'assistance en service libre Linea de ayuda telefónica sin cargo 800-531-0039 3139 115 20561 pg 001-030/C500-C550/37-Eng 12/8/00, 1:58 PM...
- Page 2 For the safety of everyone in your As a member of the Philips “family,” you’re entitled to protection by one of the household, please do not remove product most comprehensive warranties and outstanding service networks in the covering.
- Page 3 3 D I S C D I R E C T P L A Y OPEN • DISC DISC DISC DISC CHANGE CLOSE CD / CD - R / CD - RW COMPATIBLE CD SYNCHRO RECORDING C H A N G E R MINI HIFI SYSTEM VOLUME STANDBY-ON...
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Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – Read before operating equipment This product was designed and A polarized plug has two blades with one manufactured to meet strict quality and wider than the other. A grounding type plug has safety standards.There are, however, some two blades and a third grounding prong.The installation and operation precautions which wide blade or the third prong are provided for... - Page 5 Index English ------------------------------------------------ 7 Français -------------------------------------------- 33 Español --------------------------------------------- 59 Canada English: This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents General Information External Sources Environmental Information ........ 8 Listening to External Sources ......21 Acknowledgement ..........8 Supplied Accessories ........... 8 Tape Operation/Recording Safety Information ..........8 Tape Playback ..........22–23 General Information on Recording ....23 Preparations Preparation for Recording ....... 24 Rear Connections .......... -
Page 8: General Information
As an ENERGY STAR lubricated. G When the system is switched to Standby Partner, Philips has determined that this product mode, it is still consuming some power. meets the ENERGY STAR To disconnect the system from the... -
Page 9: Preparations
Preparations AM loop FM wire antenna antenna speaker speaker AUX/ (right) (left) AM ANTENNA FM ANTENNA MAINS – – SPEAKERS 6Ω AC power cord Rear Connections Antennas Connection Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM The type plate is located at the rear of the antenna to the respective terminals. -
Page 10: Optional Connection
Preparations FM Antenna Optional Connection The optional equipment and connecting cords are not supplied. Refer to the operating instructions of the connected equipment for details. Connecting other equipment to your ¶ For better FM stereo reception, connect an system Connect the audio left and right OUT terminals outdoor FM antenna to the FM ANTENNA of a TV, VCR, Laser Disc player, DVD player or terminal. -
Page 11: Controls
– to select disc tray 1, 2 or 3. – to switch the system on or to Eco Power TUNER / (FM•AM) Standby mode (for model FW-C550 only). – to select waveband : FM or AM. STANDBY ON y –... - Page 12 Standby mode. – to switch the system to Eco Power Standby mode (for model FW-C550 only). Notes for remote control: – First, select the source you wish to control by pressing one of the source select keys on the remote control (CD 123 or TUNER, for example).
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Page 13: Basic Functions
Basic Functions MINI HIFI SYSTEM VOLUME STANDBY-ON ECO POWER MUSIC LEVEL VOLUME INTERACTIVE VU METER CLOCK• AUTO DISPLAY PROG TIMER REPLAY DUBBING REC CD 1•2•3 FM •AM TUNER S O U N D DEMO PLAY• STOP/ PAUSE CLEAR SOURCE • MAX BASS DYNAMIC AMPLIFICATION CONTROL (DAC) TAPE... -
Page 14: Switching The System On
➜ The speakers will be muted. Power Standby mode (< 1 Watt) (for model FW-C550 only) To switch off the volume temporarily G Press ECO POWER (or press and hold B on G Press MUTE on the remote control. -
Page 15: Sound Navigation
Basic Functions Sound Navigation VAC (Virtual Ambience Control) The VAC feature enables you to adjust the For optimal sound listening, select only one system to select a type of environment. of the following navigation sound controls Press VAC. at a time : MAX sound, DSC or VAC. ➜... - Page 16 Basic Functions Automatic DSC-DBB / VAC-DBB selection The best DBB setting is generated automatically for each DSC or VAC selection. You can manually select the DBB setting that best suits your listening environment. Incredible Surround The Incredible Surround magnifies the virtual distance between the front speakers for an incredibly wide, enveloping, stereo effect.
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Page 17: Cd Operation
CD Operation 3 D I S C D I R E C T P L A Y DISC OPEN • DISC DISC DISC CHANGE CLOSE CD / CD - R / CD - RW COMPATIBLE CD SYNCHRO RECORDING C H A N G E R MINI HIFI SYSTEM VOLUME STANDBY-ON... -
Page 18: Disc Playback
CD Operation Disc Playback Programming the disc tracks Programming tracks is possible when playback is To playback all discs on the disc tray stopped. Up to 40 tracks can be stored in the G Press PLAYÉ . memory in any order. ➜... -
Page 19: Repeat
CD Operation Note: When REPEAT is selected during – The program will be erased when the system is shuffling G In normal shuffled playback disconnected from the power supply or when the ➜ "TRACK" and "ALL DISC" repeat modes are disc tray is opened. -
Page 20: Radio Reception
Radio Reception MINI HIFI SYSTEM VOLUME STANDBY-ON ECO POWER MUSIC LEVEL VOLUME INTERACTIVE VU METER CLOCK• AUTO DISPLAY PROG TIMER REPLAY DUBBING REC CD 1•2•3 FM •AM TUNER S O U N D DEMO PLAY• STOP/ PAUSE CLEAR SOURCE • MAX BASS DYNAMIC AMPLIFICATION CONTROL (DAC) TAPE... -
Page 21: Tuning To Preset Radio Stations
Radio Reception Notes: Erasing a Preset Radio Station – If you attempt to store more than 40 preset Press í or ë to select the preset radio station radio stations, "PROGRAM FULL" will be to be erased. displayed. Press and hold Çon the system until “PRESET –... -
Page 22: Tape Operation/Recording
Tape Operation/Recording MINI HIFI SYSTEM VOLUME STANDBY-ON ECO POWER MUSIC LEVEL VOLUME INTERACTIVE VU METER CLOCK• AUTO DISPLAY PROG DUBBING REC TIMER REPLAY CD 1•2•3 FM •AM TUNER S O U N D DEMO PLAY• STOP/ PAUSE CLEAR SOURCE • MAX BASS DYNAMIC AMPLIFICATION CONTROL (DAC) •... -
Page 23: General Information On Recording
Tape Operation/Recording To change the playback mode General Information on G Press AUTO REPLAY repeatedly to select the Recording different playback modes. G For recording, use only tape of IEC type I ➜ "AUTO REPLAY" ( å ) or "ONCE" will (normal tape) or IEC type II (Cr0 appear on the display. -
Page 24: Preparation For Recording
Tape Operation/Recording To stop recording IMPORTANT! G Press Ç. – Recording is permissible if copyright or ➜ Recording and disc playback will stop other rights of third parties are not simultaneously. infringed upon. – Recording is possible only on tape deck 2. Dubbing Tapes Preparation for Recording Load the prerecorded tape in tape deck 1. -
Page 25: Clock/Timer
To exit without storing the setting G Press Çon the system. – When in Eco Power Standby mode (for model FW-C550 only), it is not possible to Notes: operate clock or timer function. – The clock setting will be cancelled when the... -
Page 26: Sleep Timer Setting
Clock/Timer Press CD, TUNER or TAPE to select the Sleep Timer Setting desired source. The sleep timer enables the system to switch to G Make sure the music source has been prepared. Standby mode automatically at a preset time. CD – Load the disc(s). To start from a specific Press SLEEP on the remote control repeatedly track, make a program (refer to “CD Operation - to select a preset time. -
Page 27: Specifications
(type II) ........≥ 50 dBA Weight (without speakers) Normal tape (type I) ......... ≥ 47 dBA FW-C550 ......9.0 kg / 19.8 pounds Wow and flutter ......... ≤ 0.4% DIN FW-C500 ......7.5 kg / 16.5 pounds Specifications and external appearance are subject to change without notice. -
Page 28: Maintenance
Demagnetizing the heads ¶ Use a demagnetizing tape available at your at the disc lens. To ensure good playback quality, clean the disc lens with Philips CD Lens Cleaner dealer. or any commercially available cleaner. Follow the instructions supplied with the cleaner. - Page 29 Troubleshooting RADIO RECEPTION Radio reception is poor. – If the signal is too weak, adjust the antenna or connect an external antenna for better reception. – Increase the distance between the Mini HiFi System and your TV or VCR. TAPE OPERATION/RECORDING –...
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Page 30: English
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights which vary from state/province to state/province. Philips Service Solutions Group, P.O. Box 2976, Longview,Texas 75606, USA, (903) 242-4800 EL4965E006 / MAC 4110 / 12-98 3139 115 20561...