Philips FW-C555 Owner's Manual
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  • Page 1: Listening To External Sources

    _ew product by explaining: • Hookups, • FirstTime Setup, and • Feature Operation. Do not attempt to return this product to the store. For fast he|p, call us first! 1-800-531-0039 Thank you for making Philips a part of your home!
  • Page 2 As a member of the Philips"family," you're entitled to protection by one of the most comprehensive warranties and outstanding service networks in the industr)_ The "e×damadon point"...
  • Page 3 TAPE TAPE 2 --/_ 115 21151 12/11/01, 5_5 PM 3139 pg 001 030/C555/37...
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 12,_ Use only with the cart, stand, tripod bracket or table specified Keep these instructions. by the manulacturer or sold with Heed all warnings. the apparatusWhen a cart is used, use caution when mowng 4.
  • Page 5 Index English Fran_ais EspaRol Canada English: This digital apparatus does not exceed the GlassB limils for radio noise emissionsfrom digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Fran_ais: CAUTION Get appareil num@'ique n'emet pas Use of controls or adjustments de bruits radio61ectriques d6passant performance of procedures other...
  • Page 6 Read this firstl _ _er pm_e pmd_J E_es}_yuu need_le_ L_rmd b/n _ _c _ _e n_t _n _r newp_4u_e_p H00_ _ Rrszrwne Setup --oli]- --LDi] - [i_ FeatureOperation Do not attempt to return this product to the store. FarFastHelp,C-.all Us Rrstt 14100-$31-0039 Th_k _o for_ Phil_ por_of_.our h m.,er...
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents General Information External Sources Environmental Information ........ 8 Listening to External Sources......2 1 Acknowledgement ..........Supplied Accessories ........... 8 Tape Operation/Recording Safety Information ..........8 Tape Playback ..........22 23 General Information on Recording ....23 Preparations Preparation for Recording .......
  • Page 8: General Information Environmental Information

    The mechanical parts of the so* contain self Energy Star lubr caring bear rigs and must not be oed As an ENERGY STA_ lubr cared Partner, Philips has • When system is switched to Standby determ ned the: this product...
  • Page 9: Preparations

    Preparations FM wire antenna AM loop _ antenna speaker speaker (left) (right) Rear Connections _8_ Antennas Connection The type plate is located at the rear of the Connect the suppied AH loop antenna and FH system, a_enna to the respective te_inals Adju_ the position of the antenna for optimal reception (A_ Power AM Antenna...
  • Page 10: Optional Connection

    Preparations FM Antenna Optional Connection The opt onal eq pTqent and conpectin£ cords are not supplied Refer to the operatln Z instructions of the connected equipment details Connecting other equipment to your system • For be_er FM stereo reception, connect an outdoor FN a_enna to the FM ANTENNA Connect...
  • Page 11: Controls

    Controls (main system's illustration on page 3) _6_ TAPE DECK Controls on the system and TAPE DECK remote control SOURCE to seect the f_llowin£: (1} ECO POWER I (CD 1,2.3) to switch the system on or to Eco Power to select disc tra 7 1,2 or 3 Standby mode¸...
  • Page 12: Control

    Controls _22} PROG (PROGRAM) ....forTUNER to program preset rado stations for CLOCK Con the system oH/) to select 12 or 24 P, o ur clock mode to vew the clocl<, set t_,e clock or set the timer MUTE to,nte,-,-uptor,-es mesound-op,-odctor, to yew the clock d splay to payb ckt ack d isc s>...
  • Page 13: Basic Functions

    Basic Functions IMPORTANT! To exit without storing the Plug and Play Before you operate the system, complete P-ess • on the system the preparation procedures. Notes: When the power is turned on, the disc tray may Plug and Play open and close to initialize the system. If you do not complete Plug and Play installation, Plug and Play allows you to s_ore all availab e -adio star ons automatically...
  • Page 14: Switching The System On

    Basic Functions Switching the system Power Saving Automatic Standby As a power say ng feature, the system will In Standby/Demonstration mode automat cally switch to Standby mode f you do • Press STANDBY not press any but*ons within 30 min tes after a "_ TEe system wll swdd] to the ast selected dsc or tape has stopped...
  • Page 15 Basic Functions (VirtualAmbience Control) Sound Navigation TheVAC feature enables you to adjust the For optimal sound Iistenlng_select only one system to select a type of environme_, of the following navigation sound controls Press VAC at a time : MAX sound, DSC or VAC. -_ VAC button lights up Adjust the JOG...
  • Page 16: Sound Navigation

    Basic Functions Automatic DSC-DBB/VAC-DBB selection The best DBB sett ng is generated automaticall _r each DSC orVAC selection¸ You can manually select the DBB setting that best suits your listening environment¸ Incredible Surround The Incredible Surround m_gnif es the virtual distance between the front speal<ers _r an incredibly wide, enveloping, stereo effect...
  • Page 17: Cd Operation

    CD Operation IMPORTANTt Loading Discs This system is designed for regular discs. Press CD to seect CD mode Therefore, do not use any accessories such Press OPEN,CLOSE to open the d sc tray as disc stabilizer rings or disc treatment Load up To two d sos or' the ndivdua d sc trays sheets, etc., as offered...
  • Page 18: Disc Playback

    CD Operation To replace discs during playback Disc Playback Press DISC CHANGE To playback all discs on the disc tray Fu change the it,nor disc, press DISC • P-oss PLAY • CHANGE asain. -_ All the avai abe discs will playback once, then -_ "_TSE E/IF/' £"...
  • Page 19: Repeat

    CD Operation To review the program Shuffle • 5_oppayback and press 14 or IH repea_edy All the availablediscs and tile r-tracks or all the • To exit review mode, press • • pro%smmed tracks can be played in random orden To erase the entire program...
  • Page 20: Radio Reception

    Radio Reception To stop storing the automatic preset Storing Preset Radio Stations P-ess PROG or • on the system You can store up to 40 pmsct -adio sta* ons n Note: the memory If no preset number is setecte_ automatic preset will begin from preset (I) and all your former Automatic Preset...
  • Page 21: Tuning To Preset Radio Stations

    Radio Reception N0tesJ Erasing a Preset Radio Station If you attempt to store more than 40 preset Press _ or I_ to select the preset radio station radio stations, "_';?_LJ_R_ "_£ULL" wilt be to be erased displayed. Press and hold •...
  • Page 22: Tape Operation/Recording

    Tape Operation/Recording TAPE TAPE IMPORTANT! Tape Playback Before playing a tape, check and tighten slack tape with a pencil Slack tape may get Insert a recorded tape and close the tape door jammed or may burst in the mechanism. • the tape with the open side down and the C-120...
  • Page 23: Tape Playback

    Tape Operation/Recording General Information To change the playback mode • Press AUTO REPLAY rnpeatedly to select the Recording different pl_back modes. • For- record ng, seonlytapeoflECtypel '_bTL] F_£_L_U " (_) "_,"_'L£" will appear on the displa_ (normal tape) • The recording level is set ac_omaticall X AUTO REPLAY...
  • Page 24: Preparation For Recording

    Tape Operation/Recording IMPORTANT! Synchro Recording Recording is permissible ifcopyrlght Press CD 1 "2"3 to select the dsc other rights of third parties are not • Press _ or _ to select the desired track to infringed upon, start record ng Recording is possible only on tape deck 2,...
  • Page 25: Clock/Timer

    Clock/Timer ® IMPORTANT! To exit without storing the setting - When in Eco Power Standby mode, it is Press • on the system not possible to operate clock or timer Notes: function. The clock setting wilt be cancelled when tile power cord is disconnected or if a power failure View Clock Occurs.
  • Page 26: Sleeptimer Setting

    Clock/Timer Press CD, TUNER or TAPE To select the Sleep Timer Setting desired source The sleep timer enables the system to swltcl, to • Make sure the music source has been prepared¸ Standby iqode automa_ tally at a preset time Load the disc(s) To start from a specific Press SLEEP on t_'e remote...
  • Page 27: Specifications

    Specifications AMPLIFIER SPEAKERS Otput power ....280W total power Front left/right ....2 x 140W x 110'4/FTC System ..........3 way Bass reflex S gnal4o noise ratio ......> 75 dBA 0EC) Impedance ................ Frequency response 20000 Hz, + 3 dB Woofer ..........
  • Page 28: Maintenance

    To ensure good playback quslity Use a demagnetizing tape avai abe at your dealer clean the disc lens with Philips CD Lens Cleaner or any commercially available clesne_ Follow the instructions supplied with the cleaner...
  • Page 29 Troubleshooting RADIO RECEPTION Radio reception is poor. If the signal is too weak, adust the anter_na or connect an external antenna for better reception b_crease the distance betweep the Hiri HiF System and yourTV orVCR TAPE OPERATION/RECORDING Recording or playback cannot be made.
  • Page 30 Attach it to th_s ownerg manual and keep both nearb)_ Also keep the odglnal box and packing material _n case you need to return your product Philips Servi_e Solutions Group. RO. Box 2976, Longview, T_xas 75606,...
  • Page 31 PHILIPS CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY A Division of Philips Electronics North America Corporadon, Knoxville, Tennessee 37914-1810, USA FW-C555 LASER PRODUCT CLASS 1 3139 115 21151 IB8329T001 Printed In China SL-0146/37-3 pg BacWC555/37 12/11/01, 5:28 PM...

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