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- Page 1 FWD18 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome...
- Page 2 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. This product incorporates copyright protection technol- ogy that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
General Information Features ... 7 Discs for playback ... 7 Supplied accessories ... 7 Environmental information ... 8 Care and safety information ... 8 Functional Overview Controls on the system ... 9 Remote control ... 10 Connections Rear connections ... 11 Placing speakers ... - Page 6 Contents Tuner Tuning to radio stations ... 31 Programming radio stations ... 31 Automatic programming Manual programming Tuning to preset radio stations ... 31 External Sources Using USB connectivity ... 32 Playing a USB mass storage device ... 33 Using MP3 LINK ... 33 Using a non-USB device ...
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Page 7: General Information
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benifit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome. IMPORTANT! PLEASE NOTE THAT THE VOLTAGE SELECTOR LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS SYSTEM IS PRESET AT 220V FROM THE FACTORY. -
Page 8: Environmental Information
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 9: Functional Overview
Controls on the system 1 OPEN•CLOSE ç – to open or close the disc tray. 2 STANDBY-ON y – switches the set on/off. 3 Disc tray 4 MP3 LINK – connects an external audio source. 5 USB port – connects an external USB mass storage device. 6 STOP 9 –... -
Page 10: Remote Control
Functional Overview Remote control 1 MUTE – to interrupt or resume sound reproduction. 2 OPEN•CLOSE ç – to open or close the disc tray. 3 Numeric Keypad (0-9) – to enter a track/title/file number or exact point of the disc –... -
Page 11: Connections
Television FM wire antenna Rear connections The type plate is located at the rear of the system. A 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 12: Placing Speakers
Placing speakers Front speaker ( left ) VIEWING AREA Place the front left and right speakers at equal distances from the TV set and at an angle of approximately 45 degrees from the listening position. Notes: – To avoid magnetic interference, do not position the front speakers too close to your TV set. -
Page 13: Connecting Tv Set
Connecting TV set IMPORTANT! – You only need to make one video connection from the following options, according to the capabilities of your TV system. – Component Video connection provides higher picture quality. These options must be available on your TV set. –... -
Page 14: Using S-Video In Jack
IMPORTANT! – If the picture is distorted, check the Video Output setting. Make sure it is set to ‘S-Video’. (See Setting video preference). Using S-Video In jack ● Use the S-Video cable (not supplied) to connect the system’s S-VIDEO jack to the S-Video input jack (or labeled as Y/C or S-VHS) on the TV set. -
Page 15: Connecting The Power Cord
Connecting the power cord COMPONENT VIDEO IN S-VIDEO Pr/Cr AUDIO ~ AC MAINS Pb/Cb VIDEO IN IMPORTANT! Never make or change any connection with the power switched on. After everything is connected properly, plug in the AC power cord to the power outlet. Power Outlet... -
Page 16: Preparations
DISC on the remote control to select disc mode. Turn on the TV set and set to the correct Video- In channel. You should see the blue Philips DVD background screen on the TV set. ➜ You may go to channel 1 on your TV set, then press the channel down button repeatedly until you see the Video In channel. -
Page 17: Setting Language Preference
In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU. Select SYSTEM SETUP Press 5 / 4 keys on the remote control to toggle through the functions and select your preferred option. ➜ Move to “TV System” and press NTSC – Select this if the connected TV set is NTSC system. -
Page 18: Basic Operations
Basic Opeations Basic function Switching the system on ● Press STANDBY-ON B. ➜ The system will switch to the last selected source. ● Press DISC, USB/MP3 LINK, TUNER or TAPE/AUX on the remote). Switching the system to Standby mode ● Press STANDBY -ON B in the active mode. -
Page 19: Disc Operations
Turn on the TV power and set to the correct Video In channel. (See "Setting up the TV".) Press STANDBY-ON 2. ➜ You should see the blue Philips DVD background screen on the TV. Press OPEN•CLOSE ç to open the disc door. -
Page 20: Basic Playback Controls
Disc Operations Basic playback controls To start playback ● Press 38. To interrupt playback ● Press 38 during the playback. ● To resume playback, press 38 again. To stop playback ● Press 7. Skipping to another title (track) /chapter ● Press S / T on the front panel or í/ë on the remote control repeatedly during playback to skip backward or forward. -
Page 21: Programming Favorite Tracks
In shuffle playback mode: ● Press S / T on the system or í/ë on the remote control to select another track in a shuffle order. To cancel Shuffle mode: ● Press 9. Notes: – When the disc cover is opened, the Shuffle function will be cancelled automatically. -
Page 22: Displaying The Disc Information During Playback
Disc Operations (backward): BACKWARD X 2 p BACKWARD X 4 p BACKWARD X 8 p BACKWARD X 20 p PLAY (forward): FORWARD X 2 p FORWARD X 4 p FORWARD X 8 p FORWARD X 20 p PLAY Displaying the disc information during playback For DVDs: ●... -
Page 23: Playback Control (Pbc)
Playback control (PBC) - 2.0 VCD only PBC playback allows you to play Video CD interactively, following the menu on the display. ● Press DISC MENU repeatedly on the remote control to toggle between PBC ON and PBC OFF. Playing a disc with PBC function ●... -
Page 24: Playing Jpeg Picture Cd
Disc Operations Playing JPEG Picture CD IMPORTANT! – You have to turn on your TV and set to the correct Video In channel. (See "Setting up the TV".) General operation Load a JPEG Picture CD. ➜ A data disc menu appears on the TV screen and (for a Kodak Picture CD) playback starts automatically from the first file. -
Page 25: System Menu Operations
Basic operations Press SYSTEM MENU to enter the Setup Menu. Press 2 / 3 to select a page to be set. Press 5/4 to highlight an option. Enter its submenu by pressing 3 or OK. Move the cursor by pressing 5/4 to highlight the selected item. -
Page 26: Setting Up Progressive Scan Feature
System Menu Operations Setting up Progressive Scan feature (for Progressive Scan TV only) The progressive scan display twice the number of frames per seconds than interlaced scanning (ordinary normal TV system). With nearly double the number of lines, progressive scan offers higher picture resolution and quality. -
Page 27: Changing The Password
4:3 PS (Pan Scan) 4:3 LB (Letter Box) 16:9 (Wide screen) Changing the password You can change the four-digit code used as Password. In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU. Select icon and press 4. Press 5 / 4 on the remote control to navigate in the menu. -
Page 28: Using The Language Setup Menu
System Menu Operations Press 3 / 4 to select a rating level between 1-8 and press OK. ➜ DVDs rated above the level you select will not play unless you enter your four-digit password or choose a higher level rating. Select ‘No Parental’... -
Page 29: Downmix
DOWNMIX LT/RT Select this to enjoy a vivid cinema experience, during the playback of discs with PRO LOGIC Dolby stereo mode. STEREO Select this to enjoy normal stereo putput. Select this to enjoy analogue surround sound from the main speaker, during the playback of discs recorded on 5.1 Channel. -
Page 30: Tape Operation/Recording
Tape Operation/Recording IMPORTANT! – Before playing a tape, check and tighten slack tape with a pencil. Slack tape may get jammed or may burst in the mechanism. – Store tapes at room temperature and do not put them too close to a magnetic field (for example, a transformer, TV set or speaker). -
Page 31: Preparation For Recording
Tape Operation/Recording IMPORTANT! – Recording is permissible if copyright or other rights of third parties are not infringed upon. – Recording is possible only in tape deck. Preparation for recording Load a recordable tape with the open side up and the full spool to the right. Prepare the source to the recorded. -
Page 32: External Sources
External Sources Using USB connectivity FWD18 is fitted with a USB port in the front panel, offering a plug and play feature which allows you to play, from your FWD18, digital music and spoken contents stored on a USB mass storage device. Using a USB mass storage device, you can also enjoy all the features offered by FWD18 which are explained and instructed in the sections of... -
Page 33: Playing A Usb Mass Storage Device
Playing a USB mass storage device Make sure that your system is being powered by AC mains or specified batteries. Press SOURCE repeatedly (or USB/MP3 LINK on the remote control) to select USB. Plug a compatible USB mass storage device to the system’s USB port. -
Page 34: Clock/Timer
Clock/Timer Clock setting See "Preparations-Step 2: Setting the clock". Timer setting ● The system can be used as an alarm clock, whereby DISC, USB or TUNER is switched on at a set time. The clock time needs to be set first before the timer can be used. -
Page 35: Sleep Timer Setting
Sleep timer setting The sleep timer enables the system to switch off by itself after a set period of time. In active mode, press SLEEP/TIMER on the remote control repeatedly to select a preset time. ➜ The selections are as follows (time in minutes): SLE 10 ™... -
Page 36: Specifications
Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION Output power ... 2 x 30 W RMS CD Frequency Response ..100Hz - 10kHz / ±3 dB CD Signal-to-Noise Ratio>50dB (A-WEIGHED) Output Sensitivity Line Out (1kHz 0dB) ... 2±0.2V TUNER SECTION Tuning Range ..FM 87.5 – 108 MHz Signal-to-Noise Ratio ... -
Page 37: 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 center. -
Page 38: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting The system does not respond when the buttons are pressed. The language subtitle cannot be changed when playing a DVD. Sound cannot be heard or is of poor quality Poor radio reception. Recording or playback cannot be made The tape deck door cannot open The remote control does not function. -
Page 39: Glossary
Aspect ratio: The ratio of vertical and horizontal sizes of a displayed image. The horizontal vs. vertical ratio of conventional TVs. is 4:3, and that of wide-screens is 16:9. AUDIO OUT Jacks: Jacks on the back of the DVD System that send audio to another system (TV set, Stereo, etc.). -
Page 40: Laser Product
Meet Philips at the Internet http://www.philips.com FWD18 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Printed in China PDCC-2008...