Philips FW-C557, User Manual

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Page 2: ...EN OPEN AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM VARO AVATTAESSA JA SUOJALUKITUS OHITETTAESSA OLET ALTTIINANAKYMATTOMAALLE LASERSATEILYLLE ALA KATSO SATEESEEN VARNING OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD OCH SPARRENAR URKOPPLAD BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN DANGER Invisible laser radiation when open AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM or This warning label is located on the rearside and inside this laser product E...

Page 3: ...G P R EV PRE SET S T O P D E M O S T O P NEX T PRESET P L A Y P A U S E GAME PORT MINI SYSTEM RIGHT LEFT M ASTER VOLUME OVERDRI VE TURBO TURBO CRUI SE LEFT CHANNEL CD3 CD2 CD 1 CD4 CD5 ARCADE CINEMA CONCERT ALB MIX TITLEAM PM FM MW DIM SLEEP NEWS OPTIMAL JAZZ ROCK POP TRK PROG SHUF REP DISC ALL CYBER HALL I S DSC DSC VAC OVERDRI VE TURBO TURBO CRUI SE RI GHT CHANNEL P2 REPEAT PROGRAM SHUFFLE DISPL...

Page 4: ... qualify for as the owner of your model t This bolt of lightning indi cates uninsulated material within your unit may cause an electrical shock For the safety of everyone in your household please do not remove product covering s The exclamation point calls attention to features for which you should read the enclosed literature closely to prevent operating and maintenance problems WARNING TO PREVEN...

Page 5: ...e guarantees you ll receive all the information and special offers for which you qualify plus easy access to accessories from our convenient home shopping network And most importantly you can count on our uncompromising commitment to your total satisfaction All of this is our way of saying welcome and thanks for investing in a Philips product Sincerely Lawrence J Blanford President and Chief Execu...

Page 6: ...ttachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service...

Page 7: ...7 E n g l i s h E s p a ñ o l English 8 Index Español 30 ...

Page 8: ... mode view clock 16 Demonstration mode 16 Setting the clock 16 Dimming system s display screen 17 Volume control 17 Sound control 17 MAX sound 17 Digital Sound Control 17 Virtual Ambience Control 17 Dynamic Bass Boost 17 Disc Operations Playable discs 18 Loading discs 18 Basic playback controls 18 19 Repeat and Shuffle 19 Repeat play 19 Random play 19 Programming the disc tracks 19 Checking the pr...

Page 9: ...oid condensation problem The lens may cloud over when the system is suddenly moved from cold to warm surroundings making it impossible to play a disc Leave the system in the warm environment until the moisture evaporates Do not block the vents In a cabinet allows about 10cm 4 inches of free space all around the system for adequate ventilation Care of disc To clean a CD wipe it in a straight line f...

Page 10: ...RCH TUNING P R EV PRESET S T O P D E M O S T O P NEXT PRESE T P L A Y P A U S E GAMEPORTMINISYSTEM MASTER VOLUME OVERDRI VE TURBO TURBO CRUI SE LEFT CHANNEL CD3 CD2 CD 1 CD4 CD5 ARCADE CI NEM A CONCERT ALB M I X TITLEAM PM FM M W DI M SLEE P NEW S OPTI M AL JAZZ ROCK POP TRK PROG SHUF REP DI SC ALL CYBER HALL I S DSC DS C VAC AC OVERDRI VE TURBO TURBO CRUI SE RI GHT CHANNEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 9 8 REP...

Page 11: ...C Selects different type of environment ambience based equalizer settings HALL CINEMA CONCERT CYBER or ARCADE MASTERVOLUME VOL Adjusts the volume level PROG PROGRAM CD starts or confirms tracks programming TUNER starts automatic manual preset programming CLOCK selects 12 or 24 hour clock display n Plug in the headphones jack The speakers output will be cancelled VU meters Indicates signal strength...

Page 12: ...12 E n g l i s h Connections Game console ...

Page 13: ...supplied speakers The combination of the main unit and speakers provide the best sound Using other speakers can damage the unit and sound quality will be negatively affected Never make or change connections with the power switched on Connect the AC power cord to the power outlet only after you have finished hooking up everything Step 1 Connecting FM AM antennas Place the AM loop antenna on a shelf...

Page 14: ... control directly at the remote sensor iR on the main unit 2 Select the source you wish to control by pressing one of the source select keys on the remote control for example CD TUNER 3 Then select the desired function for example É Å í ë CAUTION Remove batteries if they are exhausted or will not be used for a long time Do not use old and new or different types of batteries in combination Batterie...

Page 15: ...ave a button or switch that chooses different video modes See your TV manual for details 5 Press GAME GAMEPORT is displayed 6 Press MODE or GAME SOUND on remote to select the type of sound setting that best suit the game SPEED PUNCH BLAST or OFF 7 If you like to mix your game sound to your favorite music press MIX IT to select the desired music source CD TUNER AUX or OFF CD MIX CD TUNER MIX TU AUX...

Page 16: ...To deactivate the demonstration Press and hold Ç on the main unit until DEMO OFF is displayed Basic Operations Setting the clock The clock can be set in either 12 hour or 24 hour mode 11 59 PM or 23 59 for example CLK TIMER 00 00 î 12 00AM 00 00 12 00AM 00 00 12 00AM 5 4 3 1 2 6 2 1 Press and hold CLK TIMER or CLOCK TIMER on main unit until SELECT CLOCK OR TIMER is displayed 2 Press ë to change th...

Page 17: ... MAX sound MAX sound provides the best mixture of various sound features DSC VAC for example Press MAX SOUND or MAX ON OFF on remote If activated the MAX SOUND button lights up All other sound effects DSC VAC or DBB will be switched off automatically Digital Sound Control DSC provides a different type of preset sound equalizer setting Press DSC repeatedly to select OPTIMAL JAZZ ROCK or POP Virtual...

Page 18: ... tray will automatically close before the second tray opens Basic playback controls Load discs page 3 P4 To play all discs on the disc trays Press É Å OR In stop mode press CD to select a disc tray to begin then press É Å All the available discs will play once then stop To play the selected disc only Press one of the CD 1 5 on remote The selected disc will play once then stop To select a desired t...

Page 19: ... all repeat and shuffling modes Programming the disc tracks Programming tracks is possible when playback is stopped Up to 40 tracks can be stored in the memory in any order DISC 1 DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 4 DISC DISC3 DISC DISC4 DISC DISC5 DISC DISC2 DISC DISC1 CD CD CD R CD R CD R W CD RW COMP COM PA ATIBLE TI BLE DISC 1 DISC 1 3 4 6 7 2 5 1 1 Load the desired discs on the d...

Page 20: ...ne of the CD 1 5 buttons on the remote to select a disc for playback After the selected disc has been played the program mode will resume Clearing the program Stop playback then press Ç to clear the program OR Press the OPEN CLOSE 0 button of the programmed disc tray PROG disappears and PROGRAM CLEARED is displayed Note The program will be erased if the system is disconnected from the power supply...

Page 21: ...Press É Åon the main unit to start installation INSTALL TUNER is displayed All previously stored radio stations will be replaced Once completed the last tuned radio station will be played Automatic presetting You can start the automatic presetting from a selected preset number 1 In tuner mode press í or ë to select a preset number 2 Press and hold PROGRAM PROG until AUTO is displayed If a radio st...

Page 22: ...CLK TIMER to store the setting The timer will always be switched on after it has been set icon remains on the display It indicates the timer is activated At the preset time the selected sound source will be played for 30 minutes before it switches to Eco Power standby mode if no button is being pressed within the time frame CD playing the first track of the last selected disc or programmed track i...

Page 23: ...to double cinch cable but the output sounds still remain monaural 2 Press AUX AUX is displayed 3 Press PLAY on the connected device to start playback Notes All the sound control features DSC VAC for example are available for selection Always refer to the owner s manual of the other equipment for complete connection and use details Sleep timer setting The sleep timer enables the system to switch to...

Page 24: ...nge 87 5 108 MHz AM wave range 530 1700 kHz Number of presets 40 Antenna FM 300 Ω dipole wire AM Loop antenna SPEAKERS System 3 way Bass reflex Impedance 6 Ω Woofer 1 x 6 5 Tweeter 1 x 2 Ferrofluid cooled Dimensions w x h x d 310 x 325 x 240 mm 12 20 x 12 80 x 9 45 Weight 4 35 kg each 9 57 pounds each GENERAL Material finish Polystyrene Metal AC Power 120V 60 Hz Power Consumption Active 175 W Stan...

Page 25: ...art flashing If the signal is too weak adjust the antenna or connect an external antenna for better reception Increase the distance between the system and yourTV or VCR Insert a disc Load in the disc with label facing right Replace or clean the disc see Care and safety information Use a finalized CD R W or a correct format disc Remove and reconnect the AC power cord and switch on the system again ...

Page 26: ...product the local Philips service organization will attempt to provide service although there may be a delay if the appropriate spare parts and technical manual s are not readily available MAKE SUREYOU KEEP Please keep your sales receipt or other document showing proof of purchase Attach it to this owner s manual and keep both nearby Also keep the original box and packing material in case you need...