Philips FW555C User Manual

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FW545C FW555C

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Return your Warranty Registration card today to

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

ensure you receive all the benefits you’re entitled to.

• Once your Philips Magnavox purchase is registered, you’re eligible to receive all the privileges of owning a Philips Magnavox product.

Warranty

Verification

Registering your product within 10 days confirms your right to maximum protection under the terms and conditions of your Philips Magnavox warranty.

Know these

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This “bolt of lightning” indicates uninsulated material within your unit may cause an electrical shock. For the safety

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of everyone in your household, please do not remove product covering.

The “exclamation point” calls attention to features for which you should read the enclosed literature closely to prevent operating and maintenance problems.

symbols

• So complete and return the Warranty Registration Card enclosed with your purchase at once. And take advantage of these important benefits.

Owner

Confirmation

Your completed Warranty Registration Card serves as verification of ownership in the event of product theft or loss.

WARNING:

ARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

blade of plug to wide slot, and fully insert.

Model

Registration

Returning your Warranty Registration Card right away guarantees you’ll receive all the information and special offers which you qualify for as the owner of your model.

For Customer Use

Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the rear of the cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.

Model No. _______________________________

Serial No. ________________________________

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZ-

To prevent electric shock, match wide

MAC5097

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Visit our World Wide Web Site at http://www.philipsmagnavox.com

Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome to the “family!”

Dear Philips Magnavox product owner:

Thank you for your confidence in Philips Magnavox.You’ve selected one of the best-built, best-backed products available today. And we’ll do everything in our power to keep you happy with your purchase for many years to come.

As a member of the Philips Magnavox “family,” you’re entitled to protection by one of the most comprehensive warranties and outstanding service networks in the industry.

What’s more, your purchase 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.

•

Hurry!

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 Magnavox product.

Sincerely,

Robert Minkhorst President and Chief Executive Officer

P.S. Remember, to get the most from your Philips

Magnavox product, you must return your Warranty Registration Card within 10 days. So please mail it to us right now!

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English

Este símbolo tiene por finalidad advertir al usuario de la presencia de tensión peligrosa no aislada dentro de la caja del aparato, que puede ser lo suficientemente fuerte para constituir un peligro de choque eléctrico.

Este símbolo sirve para advertir al usuario de la presencia de instrucciones de manejo y mantenimiento (servicio) importantes en el manual que acompaña al aparato.

AVISO

RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELÉCTRICO

NO ABRIR

Atención: Para reducir el riesgo de choque elécrico,

no quite la tapa (o el panel posterior).

En su interior no hay piezas que el usuario pueda reparar.

Para servicio dirijase a personal calificado.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this unit.

This symbol alerts the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit has been included. Therefore, it should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems.

AVIS

RISQUE DE CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES

NE PAS OUVRIR

Attention: Afin de prévenir le risque de chocs électriques,

Toute réparation devrait être confiée à un personnel qualifié.

ne pas retirer les vis.

Ce symbole indique la présence d’une tension suffisamment élevée pour engendrer un risque de chocs électriques.

Ce symbole indique que le manuel d’installation fourni avec l’appareil contient d’importantes recommandations quant au fonctionnement et à l’entretien de ce dernier.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

CAUTION

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

The set complies with the FCC-Rules, Part 15 and with 21 CFR 1040.10.

Canada

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.

AVIS

Afin de réduire tout risque d’incendie ou de choc électrique, il ne faut pas exposer cet appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité.

ATTENTION

L'utilisation des commandes ou réglages ou le nonrespect des procédures ci-incluses peuvent se traduire par une exposition dangereuse à l'irradiation.

L'appareil répond aux normes FCC, Part 15 et 21 CFR 1040.10.

Canada

Cet appareil numérique n'emet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de Class B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le Brouillage Radioélectrique édicté par le Ministère des Communications du Canada.

AVISO

Para reducir el riesgo de fuego o choque eléctrico, no exponga el aparato a la lluvia o humedad.

ATENCIÓN

El uso de mando o ajustes o la ejecucción de métodos que no sean los aquí descritos puede ocasionar peligro de exposición a radiación.

El aparato cumple las normas FCC, Parte 15 y 21 CFR 1040.10.

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CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

INDEX

FW545C

FW555C

English .....................................6

Français .................................30

Español ..................................56

EnglishFrançaisEspañol

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – Read before operating equipment

English

This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards. There are, however, some installation and operation precautions which you should be particularly aware of.

1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.

2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5. Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used near water - for example,

near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub or swimming pool, or in a wet basement.

6. Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.

6A. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick

7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling

only as recommended by the manufacturer.

8. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings; or, placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.

9. Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

10. Power Sources - The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.

11. Grounding or Polarization - Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated.

stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match the

wide blade of this plug to the wide slot and fully insert. Do not use this (polarized) plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully

inserted to prevent blade exposure.

AC Polarized

Plug

12. Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords and plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

13. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer.

14. Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines.

15. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver,

be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See figure on page 7.

16. Nonuse Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

17. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.

18. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:

A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has spilled into the appliance; or C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change

in performance; or

E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

19. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that

described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Note to the Cable TV system installer

This reminder is provided to call the Cable TV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Example of Antenna Grounding as per NEC - National Electrical Code

Ground Clamp

Antenna Lead-in Wire

Antenna Discharge Unit (NEC Section 810-20)

Grounding Conductors (NEC Section 810-21) Ground Clamps

Electric Service Equipment

Power Service Grounding Electrode System (NEC Art. 250, Part H)

English

92/11 EL 4562-1

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AUDIO SYSTEM

One Year Free Labor

One Year Free Service on Parts

This product must be carried in for repair.

WHO IS COVERED?

You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty service. A sales receipt or other document showing that you purchased the product is considered proof of purchase.

WHAT IS COVERED?

Warranty coverage begins the day you buy your product. For one year thereafter, all parts will be repaired or replaced, and labor is free.After one year from the day of purchase, you pay for the replacement or repair of all parts, and for all labor charges. All parts, including repaired and replaced parts, are covered only for the original warranty period.When the warranty on the product expires, the warranty on all replaced and repaired parts also expires.

WHAT IS EXCLUDED?

Your warranty does not cover:

• labor charges for installation or setup of the product, adjustment of customer controls on the product, and installation or repair of antenna systems outside of the product.

• product repair and/or part replacement because of misuse, accident, unauthorized repair or other cause not within the control of Philips Consumer Electronics Company.

• reception problems caused by signal conditions or cable or antenna systems outside the unit.

• a product that requires modification or adaptation to enable it to operate in any country other than the country for which it was designed, manufactured, approved and/or authorized, or repair of products damaged by these modifications.

• incidental or consequential damages resulting from the product. (Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion may not apply to you.This includes, but is not limited to, prerecorded material, whether copyrighted or

not copyrighted.)

LIMITED WARRANTY

• a product that is used for commercial or institutional purposes.

WHERE IS SERVICE AVAILABLE?

Warranty service is available in all countries where the product is officially distributed by Philips Consumer Electronics Company. In countries where Philips Consumer Electronics Company does not distribute the 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 SURE YOU 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 to return your product.

BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE...

Please check your owner’s manual before requesting service. Adjustments of the controls discussed there may save you a service call.

TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN U.S.A., PUERTO RICO OR U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS...

Take the product to a Philips factory service center (see enclosed list) or authorized service center for repair.When the product has been repaired, you must pick up the unit at the center. Centers may keep defective parts. (In U.S.A., Puerto Rico and U.S.Virgin Islands, all implied warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to the duration of this express warranty. But, because some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty may last, this limitation may not apply to you.)

TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN CANADA...

Please contact Philips at:

1-800-661-6162 (French Speaking) 1-800-363-7278 (English Speaking)

(In Canada, this warranty is given in lieu of all other warranties. No other warranties are expressed or implied, including any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Philips is not liable under any circumstances for any direct,indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages, howsoever incurred, even if notified of the possibility of such damages.)

REMEMBER...

Please record the model and serial numbers found on the product below.Also, please fill out and mail your warranty registration card promptly. It will be easier for us to notify you if necessary.

MODEL # ____________________________________

SERIAL # ____________________________________

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

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CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION SAFETY INFORMATION

General Information ........................ 9

Safety Information ........................... 9

Preparation ............................. 10 - 11

Controls ................................... 12 - 13

Operating The System ...........14 - 15

CD ............................................. 16 - 18

Tuner ......................................... 18 - 19

Tape........................................... 20 - 21

Aux ................................................... 21

Recording .................................22 - 23

Clock ................................................ 24

Timer ......................................... 24 - 25

Sleep Timer.................................... 25

Maintenance .................................. 25

Specifications ................................ 26

Troubleshooting ............................. 27

General Information

• The typeplate (which contains the serial number) is located at the rear of the system.

• Recording is permissible if copyright or other rights of third parties are not infringed.

• This device complies with part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. Operation is subjected to the following two conditions: – This device may not cause

harmful interference, and

– This device must accept any

interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Environmental Information

All unnecessary packaging has been omitted. We have tried to make the packaging easy to separate into three materials: cardboard (box), polystyrene foam (buffer) and polyethylene (bags, protective foam sheet).

Your system consists of materials which can be recycled and reused if disassembled by a specialized company. Please observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of packaging materials, exhausted batteries and old equipment.

Accessories

– Remote control – Batteries (two AA size) for remote

control – AM loop antenna – FM wire antenna – AC power cord

(Supplied)

Safety Information

• Before operating the system, check that

the operating voltage indicated on the

typeplate (or the voltage indication

beside the voltage selector) of your

system is identical with the voltage of

your local power supply. If not, please

consult your dealer. The typeplate is

located at the rear of your system.

• When the system is switched on, do not

move it around.

• Place the system on a solid base (e.g. a

cabinet).

• Place the system in a location with

adequate ventilation to prevent internal

heat build-up in your system.

• The system incorporates a built-in

safety feature that prevents over

heating.

• Do not expose the system to excessive

moisture, rain, sand or heat sources.

• Under no circumstances should you

repair the system yourself, as this will

invalidate the warranty!

• If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lens of the CD unit inside the system. Should this occur, the CD player will not operate normally. Leave the power on for about one hour with no disc in the system until normal playback is possible.

• Electrostatic discharge may cause unexpected problems. See whether these problems disappear if you unplug the AC power cord and plug it in again after a few seconds.

• To disconnect the system from the power supply completely, remove the AC power plug from the wall socket.

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PREPARATION

English

Rear Connections

STANDBY ON

MIN MAX

CUT OFF FREQUENCY

HIGH POWER SUBWOOFER

60Hz 150Hz

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO

EQUIPMENT

AUDIO IN

LRLR

SUB-

DIGITAL

WOOFER

MAINS

OUT

AM ANTENNA

AUX/CDR IN

OUT LINE OUT

FM ANTENNA 300Ω

FRONT

– –

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PREPARATION

A AM Loop Antenna

Connection

Connect the supplied loop antenna to the AM ANTENNA terminal. Place the AM loop antenna far away from the system and adjust its position for the best reception.

B FM Wire Antenna

Connection

Connect the supplied FM wire antenna to the FM ANTENNA 300 Ω terminal. Adjust the position of the FM antenna for the best reception.

Outdoor Antenna

For better FM stereo reception, connect an outdoor FM antenna to the FM ANTENNA 300 Ω terminal using a 300 Ω dipole wire.

C Speakers Connection

• Connect the right speaker to Front terminal R, with the red wire to + and the black wire to -.

• Connect the left speaker to Front terminal L, with the red wire to + and the black wire to -.

• Clip the stripped portion of the speaker wire as shown.

12 mm

unlock lock

D Subwoofer Out Connection

Connect the optional active subwoofer to the SUBWOOFER OUT terminal. The subwoofer reproduces just the low bass effect (e.g. explosions, the rumble of spaceships, etc.). Be sure to follow the instructions supplied with the subwoofer.

E Line Out Connection

ready)

You can connect the audio left and right LINE OUT terminals to a optional CD Recorder ANALOGUE IN terminals. This allows you to record in an analogue format.

You can also install additional optional front active speakers away from the system (e.g. in another room) to reduce the inconvenience of running long speaker wires across rooms. You can place as many remote speakers as you like provided they operate at the same radio frequency. Connect the wireless radio frequency transmitter to the LINE OUT terminals. Place the active speakers at your preferred location. Be sure to follow the instructions supplied with the active speakers.

Note: – Availability of a wireless transmitter and

its peripherals is subjected to the approval of local authorities. Please check with your local safety or approving authority.

(wireless

F Digital Out Connection

You can record the digital sound from the CD, through this output, on any audio equipment with digital input (e.g. CD Recorder, Digital Audio Tape (DAT) deck, Digital to Analog Converter and Digital Signal Processor).

Connect one end of the cinch cable (not supplied) to the DIGITAL OUT socket and the other end to the audio equipment with digital input.When connecting the cinch cable, make sure it is fully inserted.

G Connecting other

equipment to your system

You can connect the audio left and right OUT terminals of a TV, VCR, Laser Disc player, DVD player or CD-Recorder to the AUX/CDR IN terminals at the rear of the system.

H AC Power Supply

After all other connections have been made, connect the AC power cord to the system and to the wall outlet.

Inserting batteries into the Remote Control

• Insert the batteries (Type R06 or AA) into the remote control as shown in the battery compartment.

• To avoid damage from possible battery leakage, remove dead batteries or batteries that will not be used for a long time. For replacement, use type R06 or AA batteries.

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CONTROLS

English

$ %

DISC CHANGE

DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3

OPEN•CLOSE

REC

DUB

(HSD)

MINI HIFI SYSTEM

STANDBY ON

CLOCK/ TIMER

0 9

PROG

PROGRAM

SHUFFLE

REC

REPEAT

TIMER

T.A.NEWS

CD1 • 2 • 3

SEARCH • TUNING

SOUND CONTROL

60Hz

INCREDIBLE SURROUND

STEREO

250Hz

500Hz

FM • AM

TUNER AUX

STOP•CLEAR

SOUND NAVIGATION

DIGITAL

4KHz

2KHz

1KHz

TAPE 1 • 2

TAPECD

SIDEA•B

PAUSE PREV NEXT

PLAY

DYNAMIC BASS BOOST

8KHz

▲

PRESET

BACK FRONT

HSD

CDR

A. REV

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CHANGER

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SLEEP TIMERAUXIS / VEC

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CONTROLS

Controls on the system and remote control

1 STANDBY ON

– to switch the system on or to standby

mode.

– to use for EASY SET.

2 LOW POWER STANDBY LED

– lit up during low power standby

model FW555C only)

3 DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL (DSC)

– to select the desired sound effect :

OPTIMAL, CLASSIC, TECHNO, JAZZ, ROCK or VOCAL.

4 INCREDIBLE SURROUND

– to switch on or off the surround sound

effect.

5 n

– to connect headphones.

6 REC (RECORD)

– to start recording on tape deck 2.

7 DUB (HIGH SPEED DUBBING

[HSD])

– to dub a tape in normal or fast speed.

8 JOG

– to select the desired equalizer display. – to select the desired DSC setting. You

must select the DSC feature first.

– to select the desired level of

Incredible Surround Sound. You must select the Incredible Surround Sound feature first.

(for

9 PROG (PROGRAM)

– to program CD tracks in CD mode or

preset radio stations in tuner mode.

0 CLOCK/TIMER

– to view the clock, set the clock or set

the timer.

! DISPLAY

– to view the current setting of the

system.

@ CD CAROUSEL TRAY # CD DIRECT PLAY (DISC 1 / DISC 2 /

DISC 3)

– to select a CD tray for playback.

$ DISC CHANGE

– to change CD(s).

% OPEN•CLOSE

– to open or close the CD carousel.

^ SOURCE : to select the following:

CD / (CD 1•2•3)

– to select CD mode. When CD playback

is stopped, press to select the disc tray 1, 2 or 3.

TUNER / (FM•AM)

– to select Tuner mode. When in Tuner

mode, press to select the waveband: FM or AM.

TAPE / (TAPE 1• 2)

– to select Tape mode. When tape

playback is stopped, press to select either tape deck 1 or 2.

AUX / (CDR)

– to select sound from an external

source (e.g. TV, VCR, Laser Disc player, DVD player or CD Recorder). When in Aux mode, press to select either AUX or CDR.

& A. REV (AUTO REVERSE)

(for model

FW555C only)

– available in tape deck 2 only. – to select the desired play modes ( å /

∂ / ∫ ).

* MODE SELECTION

SEARCH à á (TUNING à á)

for CD ............ to search backward/

for TUNER ..... to tune to a lower or

for TAPE ........ to rewind or fast

STOP•CLEAR Ç

for CD ............ to stop CD playback or

for TUNER ..... to stop programming.

for TAPE ........ to stop playback or

DEMO ...........

PLAY É / PAUSEÅ(SIDE A•B)

for CD ............ to start or interrupt

for TAPE ........ to start playback.

...................... SIDE : when playing in

PREV í / NEXT ë (PRESET 4 3 )

for CD ............ to skip to the beginning

forward.

higher radio frequency.

forward a tape on tape deck 2 only.

to clear a program.

recording.

(on the system only)

start or stop demonstration mode.

playback.

Tape 2 mode, to change side

(for model FW555C

only)

of the current, previous, or next track.

for TUNER ..... to select a preset

station in memory.

( VOLUME

– to adjust the volume.

) DYNAMIC BASS BOOST (DBB)

– to select a bass boost level or to

switch off bass boost.

¡ OPEN

– to open tape deck 2.

™ TAPE DECK 2 £ TAPE DECK 1 ≤ OPEN

– to open tape deck 1.

∞ REPEAT

– to repeat a CD track, a disc, or all

available discs.

§ SHUFFLE

– to play all the available discs and their

tracks in random order.

≥ SLEEP TIMER

– to switch the system to standby mode

at a selected time.

• B

– to switch the system to standby mode.

Notes for remote control: – First select the source you wish to

control by pressing one of the source select keys on the remote control (e.g. CD, TUNER, TAPE 1/2 or AUX).

– Then select the desired function

(PLAY, NEXT, etc.).

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OPERATING THE SYSTEM

English

MINI HIFI SYSTEM

STANDBY ON

CLOCK/ TIMER

DUB

(HSD)

REC

PROG

Important: Before you operate the system, complete the preparation procedures.

Demonstration mode

The system has a demonstration mode that shows the various features offered by the system.

When the system is switched on for the first time, the demonstration mode will start automatically.

Notes: – During the demonstration, if you press

any source (or standby-on) button, the system will switch to the respective mode (or standby).

– When the system is switched to standby

mode, the demonstration will resume five seconds later.

PROGRAM

SHUFFLE

REC

REPEAT

T.A.NEWS

CD1 • 2 • 3

SEARCH • TUNING

SOUND CONTROL

60Hz

INCREDIBLE SURROUND

STEREO

BACK FRONT

HSD

2KHz

1KHz

TAPE 1 • 2

TAPECD

SIDEA•B

PAUSE PREV NEXT

PLAY

DYNAMIC BASS BOOST

8KHz

4KHz

CDR

▲

A. REV

PRESET

▲

250Hz

500Hz

FM • AM

TUNER AUX

STOP•CLEAR

SOUND NAVIGATION

DIGITAL

To stop the demonstration mode

• Press and hold STOP•CLEAR Ç

the system only)

the system is in demonstration mode.

™ The demonstration will stop. ™ "DEMO OFF" is displayed. ™ The system will switch to standby

mode.

™

(for FW555C only)

About 5 seconds later, the system will go into an energy saving mode ( < 2 watts ). The low power STANDBY ON LED will be lit.

Note: – Even though the AC power cord is

removed from and reconnected to the wall socket, the demonstration will remain off until it is switched on again.

VOLUME

for

five seconds

DOLBY B

To start the demonstration mode

• Press and hold STOP•CLEAR Ç

the system only)

for the system is in standby mode. ™ The demonstration will begin.

Easy Set

EASY SET allows you to store all available radio stations automatically.

1 Press and hold STANDBY ON

system only)

the system is in standby or demonstration mode. ™ “EASY SET” will be displayed,

(on

when

™ EASY SET will start searching for all

™ All available radio stations with

Notes: – EASY SET will start with the FM band, if

there are still presets available, the system will continue to store the AM band.

– When EASY SET is used, all previously

stored radio stations will be replaced.

– The last preset radio station will appear

on the display when EASY SET is completed.

for

five seconds

and followed by “TUNER” and then “AUTO”.

radio on FM band and then followed by radio stations on AM band.

sufficient signal strength will be stored. Up to 40 presets may be stored.

five seconds

(on the

; when

(on

when

Switching the system ON

• Press CD, TUNER, TAPE or AUX. You can also switch on the system by

pressing any one of the CD DIRECT PLAY buttons.

Switching the system to standby mode

• Press STANDBY ON again or B on the

remote control. ™ The system will switch to standby

mode.

™

(for FW555C only)

About 5 seconds later, the system will go into an energy saving mode ( < 2 watts ). The low power STANDBY ON LED will be lit.

Selecting the Source

• Press the respective source selection

button: CD, TUNER, TAPE or AUX. ™ The display indicates the selected

source.

Note: – For an external source, make sure you

have connected the audio left and right OUT terminals of the external equipment (TV, VCR, Laser Disc player, DVD player or CD Recorder) to the AUX/CDR IN terminals.

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OPERATING THE SYSTEM

Selecting the Equalizer Display

You can select the desired equalizer display for the system. You must not press the DSC or INCREDIBLE SURROUND buttons on the system before using the JOG.

• Rotate the JOG to select the desired

Equalizer Display, NORMAL, TOP DOWN, or NITE MODE. ™ The selected display will be shown.

NORMAL Display

PROGRAM

SHUFFLE

REC

REPEAT

TIMER

T.A.NEWS

60Hz

250Hz

500Hz

TOP DOWN Display

PROGRAM

SHUFFLE

REC

REPEAT

TIMER

T.A.NEWS

60Hz

250Hz

500Hz

NITE MODE Display

PROGRAM

SHUFFLE

REC

REPEAT

TIMER

T.A.NEWS

60Hz

250Hz

500Hz

1KHz

STEREO

BACK FRONT

HSD

8KHz

4KHz

2KHz

STEREO

BACK FRONT

HSD

8KHz

4KHz

2KHz

STEREO

BACK

FRONT

HSD

8KHz

4KHz

2KHz

Note: – In NITE MODE, all lights will be

switched off and the display brightness will be dimmed.

Sound Control

VOLUME ADJUSTMENT

Adjust VOLUME to increase or decrease the sound level.

For Personal Listening

Connect the headphones plug to the n socket at the front of the system. The speakers will be muted.

INCREDIBLE SURROUND

Normal stereo sound is determined by the distance between the front speakers. When Incredible Surround is switched on, it magnifies the virtual distance between the front speakers for an incredibly wide, enveloping, stereo effect. There are 12 different Incredible Surround levels available for selection.

• Press INCREDIBLE SURROUND to

switch on. ™ The

INCREDIBLE SURROUND display lights

up.

™ “IS XX” will be displayed.

Note: –"

" is the last selected Incredible

Surround level.

You can change the Incredible Surround level with the JOG.

• Rotate the JOG to select the desired

Incredible Surround level immediately after selecting the Incredible Surround feature. ™ The Incredible Surround level will

increase or decrease between level 1 and 12.

To switch off Incredible Surround

• Press INCREDIBLE SURROUND again.

™ The

INCREDIBLE SURROUND display is

switched off.

™ “IS OFF” will be displayed.

DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL (DSC)

The DSC feature enables you to adjust the system to suit your type of music.

• Press DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL (DSC) to select OPTIMAL, CLASSIC, TECHNO, JAZZ , ROCK or VOCAL. ™ The selected digital sound is

encircled.

™ “OPTIMAL X, CLASSIC,

TECHNO X, JAZZ X, ROCK X or VOCAL X” will be displayed.

"X" is the pre-selected level.

You can change the digital sound setting level for all but CLASSIC with the JOG.

• First select the DSC feature, then rotate the JOG until the desired digital sound setting level is reached. ™ The digital sound setting level will

increase or decrease between level 1 and 5.

Note: – For neutral setting, select CLASSIC and

switch off DBB.

DYNAMIC BASS BOOST (DBB)

There are three DBB settings to enhance the bass response.

• Press DBB briefly to select a bass boost

level. ™ The respective DBB level is being

encircled and lit.

™ “BEAT, PUNCH or BLAST” will

be displayed.

To switch off DBB

• Press DBB briefly until “DBB OFF” is

displayed.

Note: – Some CDs or tapes might be recorded in

high modulation. It may cause a distortion at high volume. If this occurs, switch off DBB or reduce the volume.

Automatic DSC-DBB selection

The best DBB setting is generated automatically for each DSC selection. You can manually select the DBB setting that best suits your listening environment.

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English

REC

(HSD)

DUB

MINI HIFI SYSTEM

STANDBY ON

CLOCK/ TIMER

DISC CHANGE

PROG

Warning!

1) This system is designed for conventional CDs. Do not use any accessories such as disc stabilizer rings or CD treatment sheets, etc., which may damage the CD mechanism.

2) Do not load more than one disc into each tray.

3) When the CD changer is loaded with CDs, do not turn over or shake the system. This may jam the changer.

DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3

PROGRAM

SHUFFLE

REC

REPEAT

TIMER

T.A.NEWS

CD1 • 2 • 3

SEARCH • TUNING

SOUND CONTROL

60Hz

INCREDIBLE SURROUND

250Hz

500Hz

FM • AM

TUNER AUX

STOP•CLEAR

SOUND NAVIGATION

DIGITAL

2KHz

1KHz

TAPE 1 • 2

TAPECD

SIDEA•B

PAUSE PREV NEXT

PLAY

DYNAMIC BASS BOOST

8KHz

4KHz

You may load three discs in the CD changer for continuous playback without interruption.

Disc for playback

This system can playback all audio CD, finalized audio CD-Recorder and finalized audio CD-Rewritable format discs.

STEREO

BACK FRONT

CDR

▲

PRESET

OPEN•CLOSE

HSD

▲

Loading the CD Changer

1 Press CD to select CD mode. 2 Press OPEN•CLOSE.

™ The CD carousel slides out.

3 Load a CD with the printed side up in

the right tray.

• You can load another disc in the left tray.

DOLBY B

RDS

NEWS/TA

VOLUME

A. REV

• To load the third disc, press the DISC CHANGE button.

™ The CD carousel will rotate until the

empty tray is ready for loading.

4 Press OPEN•CLOSE to close the CD

carousel. ™ The total number of tracks and the

playing time of the last selected disc appear on the display.

Note: – To ensure good system performance,

wait until the CD changer completely reads the disc(s) before proceeding.

Playing a CD

1 Press PLAY É to start playback.

™ The disc tray, track number and

elapsed playing time of the current track appear on the display.

• To interrupt playback, press PAUSE Å.

™ The playing time flashes.

• To resume playback, press PLAY É

again.

2 To stop playback, press STOP•CLEAR

Ç.

Note: – All the available discs will play once,

then stop.

Disc Change

You can change the outer two discs while the third inner disc is stopped or is playing.

1 Press DISC CHANGE.

™ The CD carousel slides out.

2 Replace the discs in the left and right

CD Direct Play

You can play a CD directly by pressing the DISC 1, DISC 2 or DISC 3 button. The CD player will stop at the end of playback of the selected disc.

– A lit button indicates that a disc is

loaded in the disc tray.

disc trays.

• If you press DISC CHANGE again

during playback, the CD will stop playing. ™ The CD carousel will rotate until the

inner tray is rotated out and is ready for loading.

3 Press OPEN•CLOSE to close the CD

compartment.

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Selecting a desired track

Selecting a desired track when playback is stopped 1 Press PREV í or NEXT ë until the

desired track appears on the display.

2 Press PLAY É to start playback.

™ The selected track number and

elapsed playing time appear on the display.

Selecting a desired track during playback

• Press PREV í or NEXT ë until the

desired track appears on the display. ™ The selected track number and

elapsed playing time appear on the display.

• If you press PREV í once it will skip

to the beginning of the current track and play the track again.

Searching for a particular passage during playback

• Press and hold à or á until the desired passage is located. ™ The volume will be reduced.

• Play returns to normal when à or á is released.

Programming Tracks

Programming tracks of a loaded CD is possible when playback is stopped. The display will indicate the total tracks stored in the program. Up to 40 tracks can be stored in the memory in any order. When 40 tracks are stored and you attempt to store another track, the display will show “FULL”.

1 Load the desired discs in the disc trays. 2 Press PROGRAM to start programming.

™ The

PROGRAM flag starts flashing.

™ It will cancel any previously selected

repeat mode.

3 Press the CD (CD 1•2•3) button to

select the disc.

4 Press PREV í or NEXT ë to select

the desired track.

5 Press PROGRAM to store the track.

• Repeat steps and tracks.

6 Press STOP•CLEAR Ç once to end

programming. ™ The total number of tracks

programmed and total playing time appear on the display.

Notes: – If the total playing time is more than

“

99:59

tracks has a number greater than 30, then “ instead of the total playing time.

to 5 to store other discs

” or if one of the programmed

--:--

” appears on the display

– During programming, if no button is

pressed within 20 seconds, the system will exit program mode automatically.

Reviewing the program

Reviewing of the program is possible only when playback is stopped.

• Press PREV í or NEXT ë repeatedly

to review the programmed tracks.

• Press STOP•CLEAR Ç to exit review

mode.

Playing the program

1 Press PLAY É to start program

playback. ™ “PLAY PROGRAM” appears on

the display.

™ The track number and elapsed

playing time of the current track will appear on the display.

• If you press REPEAT during program

playback, the current track will be played repeatedly. ™ The

REPEAT and PROGRAM flags will be

displayed.

2 Press STOP•CLEAR Ç to stop

program playback.

Notes: – If you press any of the CD DIRECT PLAY

buttons, the system will play the selected disc or track and the stored program will be ignored temporarily. The PROGRAM flag also will disappear temporarily from the display. It will

reappear when playback of the selected disc ends.

– REPEAT DISC mode will be cancelled

when program playback begins.

Erasing the program

(when

playback is stopped)

• Press STOP•CLEAR Ç .

™ “PROGRAM CLEARED” will be

displayed.

Note: – The program will be erased when the

system is disconnected from the power supply or when the CD carousel is opened. If the CD carousel is opened, the tracks belonging to the outer two trays will be erased and the display will show “

TRACKS CLEARED

Shuffle

In shuffle mode, the system plays all the available discs and their tracks in random order. Shuffle may be used also when tracks are programmed.

To shuffle all the discs and tracks 1 Press SHUFFLE.

• The discs and the tracks will be played

(only on remote control)

™ “SHUFFLE” will be displayed. ™ The

SHUFFLE flag, the disc and the

track selected at random appear on the display.

in random order until you press STOP•CLEAR Ç.

”.

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CD TUNER

FRONT

NEWS

T.A.

REPEAT

PROGRAM

TIMER

PROG

BACK

HSD

SHUFFLE

REC LW

SOUND NAVIGATION

DUB

(HSD)

REC

MINI HIFI SYSTEM

STEREO

60Hz

500Hz

250Hz

1KHz

2KHz

4KHz

8KHz

VOLUME

INCREDIBLE SURROUND

DYNAMIC BASS BOOST

TAPECD

CLOCK/ TIMER

SIDEA•B

TUNER AUX

PRESET

▲

STOP•CLEAR

SEARCH • TUNING

PLAY

PAUSE PREV NEXT

CD1 • 2 • 3

CDR

TAPE 1 • 2

DIGITAL

SOUND CONTROL

FM • AM

A. REV

STANDBY ON

English

• If you press REPEAT during shuffling,

the current track or all available discs will be played repeatedly. ™ “TRACK” or “ALL” will be

displayed.

™ The

REPEAT and SHUFFLE flags will be

displayed.

2 Press SHUFFLE again to resume normal

playback. ™ The

SHUFFLE flag disappears from the

display.

Note: – REPEAT DISC mode will be cancelled

when shuffle is selected.

Notes: – REPEAT DISC mode is not available

during program play or shuffling mode.

– You can also repeat shuffling a program.

™ “REPEAT TRACK“

“REPEAT PROGRAM

" will be

displayed.

™

The REPEAT, PROGRAM and SHUFFLE flags appear on the display.

Repeat

(only on remote control)

You can play the current track, a disc or all available discs repeatedly.

1 Press REPEAT on the remote control

during CD playback to select the various repeat modes. ™ “TRACK”, “DISC”, “ALL” or

“OFF” will be displayed.

™ The

REPEAT flag appears on the

display.

• The selected track, selected disc or all available discs will now be played repeatedly until you press

STOP•CLEAR Ç.

2 Press REPEAT until the "OFF" mode is

displayed to resume normal playback. ™ The

REPEAT flag disappears from the

display.

Note: – For 'EASY SET' feature, please refer to

page 14.

• To tune to a weak radio station, briefly

press TUNING à or á repeatedly until the display shows the desired frequency and/or when the best

Tuning to radio stations

1 Press TUNER (FM•AM) to select

TUNER mode. ™ “TUNER” will be displayed.

A few seconds later, the current radio frequency will be displayed.

2 Press TUNER (FM•AM) again to select

the desired waveband : FM or AM.

3 Press TUNING à or á for more than

one second, then release. ™ The display will show “SEARCH”

until a radio station with sufficient signal strength is found.

• Repeat this procedure until the desired

reception has been obtained.

Storing Preset Stations

You can store up to 40 radio stations in the memory. When a preset radio station is selected, the preset number appears next to the frequency on the display.

Automatic programming 1 Press TUNER (FM•AM). 2 Press PROGRAM for more than one

second. ™ The

PROGRAM flag starts flashing and

“AUTO” will be displayed.

station is reached.

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TUNER

™ The system will search for every

available station in the FM waveband first, then search by the AM waveband.

™ All available radio stations will be

stored automatically. The frequency and preset number will be displayed briefly.

™ The system will stop searching when

all the available radio stations are stored or when the memory for 40 preset radio stations is used.

™ The system will remain tuned to the

last stored preset radio station.

Notes: – You can cancel the automatic

programming by pressing PROGRAM or STOP•CLEAR

(on the system only).

– If you want to reserve a section of

preset numbers, for example preset numbers 1 to 9, select preset 10 before starting automatic programming: only the preset numbers 10 to 40 will be programmed.

Manual programming 1 Press TUNER (FM•AM). 2 Press TUNER (FM•AM) again to select

the desired waveband : FM or AM.

3 Press PROGRAM for less than one

second. ™ The

PROGRAM flag starts flashing.

™ The next available preset number will

be displayed for selection.

4 Press TUNING à or á to tune to the

desired frequency.

• If you wish to store the radio station to

another preset number, press PRESET 4 or 3 to select the desired preset number.

5 Press PROGRAM again.

™ The

PROGRAM flag disappears and the

radio station will be stored.

• Repeat the preset radio stations.

steps 3 to 5

to store other

Notes: – When 40 radio stations are stored and

you attempt to store another radio station, the display will show "

FULL

If you want to change an existing preset number, repeat steps 3 – 5..

– You can cancel manual programming by

pressing STOP•CLEAR

(on the

system only).

– During programming, if no button is

pressed within 20 seconds, the system will exit program mode automatically.

Tuning to Preset Radio Stations

• Press PRESET 4 or 3 to select the

desired preset number. ™ The preset number, radio frequency,

and waveband appear on the display.

”.

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TAPE

English

MINI HIFI SYSTEM

STANDBY ON

CLOCK/ TIMER

DUB

(HSD)

REC

Loading a tape

• Press OPEN.

• The tape deck door opens.

• Load the tape with the open side downward and the full spool to the left.

• Close the tape deck door.

PROG

PROGRAM REPEAT

NEWS

T.A.

CD1 • 2 • 3

SEARCH • TUNING

SHUFFLE

REC

TIMER

SOUND CONTROL

60Hz

250Hz

FM • AM

INCREDIBLE SURROUND

4KHz

500Hz

2KHz

1KHz

TAPE 1 • 2

TAPECD

TUNER AUX

SIDEA•B

PAUSE PREV NEXT

PLAY

STOP

•CLEAR

SOUND NAVIGATION

DYNAMIC BASS BOOST

DIGITAL

Tape Playback

STEREO

BACK FRONT

HSD

8KHz

CDR

▲

PRESET

▲

VOLUME

A. REV

1 Press TAPE ( TAPE 1•2 ) to select TAPE

mode. ™ “TAPE 1” or “TAPE 2” will be

displayed.

• Press TAPE ( TAPE 1•2 ) again to select

either tape deck 1 or tape deck 2.

2 Load the tape into the desired tape

deck.

3 Press É to start playback.

3a(For model FW555C Tape Deck 2 only)

Press É ( SIDE A•B) again to switch playback between side A and B. ™ The

BACK or FRONT flag appears on the

display, depending on the side

Auto Reverse Playback

(For

model FW555C on tape deck 2 only)

• Press A. REV to select the different

playback modes.

åå

å ....... to record or playback on one

åå

side of the tape. The tape stops at the end of one side.

∂∂

∂ ...... to record or playback on both

∂∂

sides of the tape. The tape then stops.

∫∫

∫ .... to playback continuously on

∫∫

both sides of the tape up to a maximum of 10 times per side unless you pressÇ.

selected.

3b(For model FW555C Tape Deck 2 only)

Press A. REV to select the different type of playback mode

playback)

(see auto reverse

4 Press Ç to end playback.

Note: – To change side before playback begins,

use the SIDE button on the remote control (For model FW555C Tape Deck 2 only).

Rewind/Fast Forward

tape deck 2)

When playback is stopped 1 You can rewind or fast forward the tape

by pressing à or á respectively. ™ "<<<" or ">>>" will be displayed

depending on which button is pressed.

™ The tape will stop automatically at

the end of the rewinding or fast forwarding.

(only on

2 Press Ç to stop rewinding or fast

forwarding.

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TAPE AUX

During playback

• Press and hold à or á until the desired passage is located. ™ During searching, the sound is

reduced to a low volume.

™ When you release à or á, the

tape continues playing.

Notes: – During rewinding or fast forwarding of a

tape, it is also possible to select another source (e.g. CD, TUNER, or AUX).

– Before use, check and tighten slack tape

with a pencil. Slack tape may get jammed or may burst in the mechanism.

– C-120 tape is extremely thin and is

easily deformed or damaged. It is not recommended for use in this system.

– Store the tapes at room temperature

and do not put them too close to a magnetic field (for example, a transformer, TV, or speaker).

PROGRAM

SHUFFLE

REC

REPEAT

TIMER

T.A.NEWS

CD1 • 2 • 3

SEARCH • TUNING

60Hz

250Hz

500Hz

1KHz

FM • AM

TUNER AUX

STOP•CLEAR

8KHz

4KHz

2KHz

TAPE 1 • 2

TAPECD

SIDEA•B

PAUSE PREV NEXT

PLAY

STEREO

BACK FRONT

HSD

CDR

▲

A. REV

PRESET

▲

Selecting External Equipment

If you have connected the audio out terminals of the external equipment (TV, VCR, Laser Disc player, DVD player, or CD Recorder) to the AUX/CDR IN terminals, you can hear the enhanced sound from the system.

• Press AUX to select AUX-CDR mode.

™ "CDR" will be displayed.

• Press AUX again to select the external

mode. ™ "AUX" will be displayed.

Notes: – There are two AUX modes:

i. the normal AUX mode. ii. the CDR mode; where the LINE OUT

of this mini system is muted. You will not be able to record or listen to the sound from the LINE OUT.

– You are advised not to listen to and

record from the same source simultaneously.

– All the sound control features (e.g. DSC,

DBB, etc.) are available for selection.

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RECORDING

English

MINI HIFI SYSTEM

STANDBY ON

CLOCK/ TIMER

DUB

(HSD)

REC

OPEN OPEN

PROG

PROGRAM

SHUFFLE

REC

REPEAT

TIMER

T.A.NEWS

CD1 • 2 • 3

SEARCH • TUNING

SOUND CONTROL

60Hz

INCREDIBLE SURROUND

STEREO

2KHz

1KHz

TAPE 1 • 2

TAPECD

SIDEA•B

PAUSE PREV NEXT

PLAY

DYNAMIC BASS BOOST

8KHz

4KHz

▲

PRESET

250Hz

500Hz

FM • AM

TUNER AUX

STOP•CLEAR

SOUND NAVIGATION

DIGITAL

BACK FRONT

HSD

CDR

A. REV

▲

VOLUME

Notes: – For recording, use only tape of IEC type I

(normal tape) or IEC type II (Cr02).

DOLBY B

– The tape is secured at both ends with

leader tape. At the beginning and end of tape, nothing will be recorded for six to seven seconds.

– The recording level is set automatically,

regardless of the position of Volume, DBB, Incredible Surround or DSC.

– To prevent accidental recording, break

out the tab on the left shoulder of the tape side you want to protect.

– If “

CHECK TAPE

” is displayed, the protection tab has been broken. Put a piece of clear adhesive tape over the opening. Do not cover the Cr02 tape

TAPE 2TAPE 1

detection hole when covering the tab opening.

Recording from other sources

(only on tape deck 2)

1 Press TAPE ( TAPE 1•2 ) to select tape

deck 2.

2 Load a blank tape into tape deck 2 with

the open side downward.

(For model FW555C Tape Deck 2 only)

Press SIDE on remote control to select the recording side. ™ The

BACK or FRONT flag will be

displayed, depending on the side selected.

(For model FW555C Tape Deck 2 only)

Press A. REV to select the playback

å å

mode (

5 Press CD, TUNER or AUX.

• Start playback of the selected source. 6 Press REC to start recording.

™ The

∂∂

å or

∂ ).

å å

∂∂

REC flag starts flashing.

7 Press Ç to stop recording.

Notes:

åå

∂∂

∂

mode is available

∂∂

– Only

during recording (For model FW555C Tape Deck 2 only).

– During recording, it is not possible to

listen to another source.

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RECORDING

Dubbing tapes

(from tape deck 1 to

tape deck 2)

1 Press TAPE ( TAPE 1•2 ) to select tape

deck 2.

2 Load the prerecorded tape into tape

deck 1 and a blank tape into tape deck

2. ™ Make sure the tape in tape deck 1

has its full spool to the left.

(For model FW555C Tape Deck 2 only)

Press SIDE on the remote control to select the recording side.

4 Press DUB (HSD)

speed dubbing or

seconds)

™ “NORMAL” (normal speed) or

“FAST” (high speed) will be displayed, followed by “DUBBING”.

™ The

HSD flag appears on the display

during high speed dubbing.

• Dubbing will start immediately. ™ The

REC flag starts flashing.

5 Press Ç to stop dubbing.

once

for normal

twice (within 2

for high speed dubbing.

Notes: – At the end of side A, flip the tapes to

side B and repeat the procedure.

– Dubbing of tapes is only possible from

tape deck 1 to tape deck 2.

– To ensure good dubbing, use tapes of

the same length.

– During high speed dubbing in Tape

mode, the sound is reduced to a low volume.

– You can listen to another source while

dubbing.

CD Synchro Start Recording

1 Load a blank tape into tape deck 2 and a

disc into a disc tray.

2 Press CD to select CD mode.

• You can program the tracks in the order you want them to be recorded (see Programming Tracks). If you do not, the tracks are recorded according to the order on the selected disc.

3 Press REC to start recording.

™ The

REC flag starts flashing.

• CD will start playback automatically.

4 Press Ç to stop recording.

One Touch Recording

• For One Touch Recording, as soon as you press REC, the current source (CD, TUNER or AUX) will be recorded on tape deck 2

1 Load a blank tape in tape deck 2. 2 Press REC to start recording.

™ The

REC flag starts flashing.

3 Press Ç to stop recording.

Note: – When you press RECORD while in TAPE

mode, "

SELECT SOURCE

displayed. One Touch Recording is not possible in TAPE mode.

" will be

Digital Recording via Digital Out

For CD digital recording, please refer to the Instructions Manual of the CD Recorder, digital audio equipment, etc.

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CLOCK TIMER

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MINI HIFI SYSTEM

STANDBY ON

CLOCK/ TIMER

DUB

(HSD)

REC

PROG

View Clock

You can view the clock (if it is set) while the system is in standby mode or any source mode. It will be displayed for about seven seconds.

• Press CLOCK/TIMER briefly

system only)

™ “PM 10:38” (the current time)

will be displayed.

™ “--:--” will be displayed if the

clock is not set.

Clock Setting

The clock is set in 12-hour mode, e.g. “AM 12:00“ or “PM 12:00“. Before

setting the clock, you must be in the View Clock mode.

PROGRAM

SHUFFLE

REC

REPEAT

TIMER

T.A.NEWS

CD1 • 2 • 3

SEARCH • TUNING

SOUND CONTROL

(on the

60Hz

INCREDIBLE SURROUND

STEREO

BACK FRONT

HSD

2KHz

1KHz

TAPE 1 • 2

TAPECD

SIDEA•B

PAUSE PREV NEXT

PLAY

DYNAMIC BASS BOOST

8KHz

4KHz

CDR

▲

PRESET

▲

VOLUME

A. REV

250Hz

500Hz

FM • AM

TUNER AUX

STOP•CLEAR

SOUND NAVIGATION

DIGITAL

1 Press CLOCK/TIMER to select clock

mode. ™ “AM 12:00” or the current time

starts flashing.

2 Set the hour with␣ à or á. 3 Set the minute with␣ í or ë. 4 Press CLOCK/TIMER again to store the

setting. ™ The clock starts.

• To exit without storing the setting, press Ç on the system.

Notes: – During clock setting, if no button is

pressed within 90 seconds, the system will exit clock setting mode automatically.

– When a power interruption occurs, the

clock setting is erased.

DOLBY B

NEWS!

Timer Setting

• The system can switch on to CD,

RDS

TUNER, or TAPE 2 mode automatically at a preset time. It can serve as an alarm to wake you up.

• Before setting the timer, make sure the clock is set correctly.

• The timer will always be switched on once it is set.

• The volume of the timer will start to increase from the minimum level until the volume level before the set is switched to standby mode.

• At the preset time, the timer will be activated. ™ The selected source will be played.

Notes: – During timer setting, if no button is

pressed within 90 seconds, the system will exit timer setting mode automatically.

– If the source selected is TUNER, the last

tuned frequency will be switched on.

– If the source selected is CD, playback

will begin with the first track of the last selected disc. If the CD trays are empty, the TUNER will be selected instead.

1 Press and hold CLOCK/TIMER for more

than two seconds to select timer mode. ™ “AM 12:00” or the last set timer

starts flashing. The

TIMER flag

– If the source selected is TAPE, and if the

preset time is reached during high speed dubbing, the TUNER will be selected instead.

flashes.

™ The last selected source is lit while

other available sources are flashing.

2 Press CD, TUNER or TAPE to select the

desired source.

• Before selecting CD or TAPE, make sure a CD or tape is loaded in the CD tray or tape deck 2.

3 Press␣ à or á to set the hour for the

timer to start.

4 Press␣ í or ë to set the minute for

the timer to start.

5 Press CLOCK/TIMER to store the start

time.

™ The timer is now set. ™ The

TIMER flag remains on the display.

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TIMER SLEEP TIMER MAINTENANCE

To switch off the TIMER 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER for more than two

seconds.

2 Press Ç on the system to cancel the

timer.

™ The timer is now switched off. ™ The display will show "OFF" and the

TIMER flag disappears.

To start the TIMER again

(for the same

preset time and source)

1 Press CLOCK/TIMER for more than two

seconds.

2 Press CLOCK/TIMER again to store the

start time.

™ The timer is now switched on. ™ The

TIMER flag appears on the display.

Sleep Timer

This feature allows you to select a length of time after which the system will switch to the standby mode automatically.

• Press SLEEP TIMER on the remote

control repeatedly to select a period of time. ™ The selections are as follows (time in

minutes):

60 ™ 45 ™ 30 ™ 15 ™ OFF ™ 60 …

™ “SLEEP XX” or “OFF” will be

displayed. "XX" is the time in minutes.

• When you reach the desired length of

time, stop pressing the SLEEP TIMER button. ™ After this amount of time passes, the

system will switch to the standby mode.

To switch off the sleep timer

• Press SLEEP TIMER repeatedly until

"OFF" is displayed, or press the STANDBY ON button.

(only on remote control)

Maintenance

Cleaning the Cabinet

• Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use a solution containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasives.

Cleaning Discs

• When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out.

• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended for analog records.

Cleaning the CD lens

• After prolonged use, dirt or dust may accumulate at the CD lens. To ensure good playback quality, clean the CD lens with Philips Magnavox CD Lens Cleaner or any commercially available cleaner. Follow the instructions supplied with cleaner.

Cleaning the Heads and the Tape Paths

• To ensure good recording and playback quality, clean the heads, the capstan(s), and pressure roller(s) after every 50 hours of tape operation.

• Use a cotton swab slightly moistened with cleaning fluid or alcohol.

• You can also clean the heads by playing a cleaning tape once.

Demagnetizing the heads

• Use a demagnetizing tape available at your dealer.

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SPECIFICATIONS

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Specifications

AMPLIFIER

Output power

FW545C ................................................. 2 x 50 W FTC

FW555C .......................................... 2 x 70 W FTC, 1 kHz

Signal-to-noise ratio ..................................... ≥ 75 dBA (IEC)

Frequency response ......................... 40 – 20,000 Hz, ± 3 dB

Input sensitivity

AUX/CDR In .........................................................450 mV

Output

Speakers ................................................................ ≥ 6 Ω

Headphones ............................................32 Ω – 1000 Ω

Subwoofer Out ..........................1.5 V ± 2dB, > 22,000 Ω

Line Out .................................500 mV ± 2dB, > 22,000 Ω

Digital Out ............................................IEC 958, 44.1 kHz

(1) (6 Ω, 60 Hz – 12.5 kHz, 10% THD)

CD PLAYER

Number of programmable tracks .....................................40

Frequency response ..................................... 40 – 20,000 Hz

Signal-to-noise ratio ..............................................≥ 76 dBA

Channel separation ..................................... ≥ 79 dB (1 kHz)

Total harmonic distortion ........................... < 0.02% (1 kHz)

TUNER

FM wave range ........................................... 87.5 – 108 MHz

AM wave range ........................................... 530 – 1700 kHz

Number of presets ............................................................40

Antenna

FM ...................................................... 300 Ω dipole wire

AM ............................................................. Loop antenna

TAPE DECK

Frequency response

CrO

tape (type II) .......................... 60 – 15,000 Hz (5 dB)

Normal tape (type I) ...................... 60 – 15,000 Hz (5 dB)

(1)

Signal-to-noise ratio

CrO

tape (type II) ..............................................≥ 50 dBA

Normal tape (type I) ..........................................≥ 47 dBA

Wow and flutter ................................................ ≤ 0.4% DIN

SPEAKERS

System ................................ 3-way; double port bass reflex

Impedance ..................................................................... 6 Ω

Woofer

FW545C .............................................................1 x 5.25"

FW555C ...............................................................1 x 6.5"

Tweeter..................................................................... 1 x 2.5"

Polydome Tweeter .......................................................2 x 1"

Dimensions (w x h x d)

FW545C .......................................... 240 x 310 x 309 mm

FW555C .......................................... 240 x 310 x 309 mm

Weight

FW545C ........................................................... 4 kg each

FW555C ........................................................... 4 kg each

GENERAL INFORMATION

Material/finish .......................................Polystyrene/Metal

AC Power ........................................................ 120 V / 60 Hz

Power Consumption

Active

FW545C .............................................................. 75 W

FW555C ............................................................ 130 W

Standby

FW545C ............................................................ < 15 W

FW555C ............................................................ < 20 W

Standby (energy saving mode)

FW555C only ...................................................... < 2 W

Dimensions (w x h x d) ........................ 265 x 310 x 363 mm

Weight (without speakers)

FW545C .............................................................. 7.2 kg

FW555C ............................................................ 10.4 kg

Subject to modification

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Warning! Under no circumstances you should try to repair the set yourself as this will invalidate the guarantee. Do not open the set as there is a risk of electric shock.

• If a fault occurs, check the points listed below before taking the system for repair.

• Should any problems persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest dealer or service center.

CD Player Operation

“NO DISC” is displayed.

• The disc is inserted upside down.

™

Place CD with printed side up.

• Moisture condensation at the lens.

™

Wait until lens has adjusted to normal room temperature.

• There is no disc in the CD tray.

™

Insert a CD.

• The CD is dirty, badly scratched or warped.

™

Clean or replace the CD.

• The CD lens is dirty or dusty.

™

See section under Maintenance.

“DISC NOT FINALIZED” is displayed.

• The CD-RW or CD-R disc is not properly

recorder for the use of a standard CD player.

™

Read the instruction booklet of your CDRewritable or CD-Recorder on how to finalize a recording.

• The CD is badly scratched or dirty.

™

Replace or clean CD.

Radio Reception

Poor radio reception.

• The signal is too weak.

™

Adjust the antenna.

™

Connect an external antenna for better reception.

• The TV or VCR is too close to the stereo system.

™

Separate the stereo system from the TV or VCR.

Tape Deck Operation

Recording or playback cannot occur or there is a decrease in audio level.

• Dirty tape heads, capstans or pressure rollers.

™

See section on tape deck maintenance.

• Magnetic build-up in the record/ playback head.

™

Use demagnetizing tape.

General

System does not react when any button is pressed.

• Electrostatic discharge.

™

Press STANDBY-ON to switch the system off. Remove the AC power plug from the wall outlet, then reconnect the power plug and switch on the system again.

No or poor sound.

• Volume is not turned up.

™

Adjust VOLUME.

• The headphones are connected.

™

Disconnect the headphones.

• Speakers are not connected or are connected wrongly.

™

Check that the speakers are connected correctly.

™

Make sure the stripped speaker wire is clamped.

Reversed left and right sound.

• Speakers are connected wrongly.

™

Check the speaker connections and location.

Lack of bass sound or apparently imprecise physical location of musical instruments.

• Speakers are connected wrongly.

™

Check the speaker connection for proper phasing, red/black wires to red/ black terminals.

Remote control has no effect on the system.

• Wrong source is selected.

™

Select the source (CD, TUNER, etc.) before pressing the function button, (PLAY, PREV/NEXT, etc.).

• The distance to the system is too large.

™

Reduce the distance.

• Batteries are inserted incorrectly.

™

Insert the batteries with their polarities (+/– signs) as indicated.

• Batteries are exhausted.

™

Replace the batteries.

Timer not working.

• Clock is not set.

Set the clock.

™

• Timer is not switched on.

™

Press CLOCK/TIMER to switch on the timer.

• Dubbing/recording is in progress.

™

Stop dubbing/recording.

Clock setting is erased.

• There was a power failure.

™

Reset the clock.

System displays features automatically; buttons flash continuously.

• Demonstration mode is switched on.

™

Press and hold Ç (on the system only) for five seconds to switch off the demonstration.

A howling sound at external source.

• You hear feedback when you are listening and recording from the same source simultaneously.

™

Press AUX to select CDR mode.

All lighted buttons are not lit.

• Equalizer Display is switched on in NITE mode.

™

Rotate JOG to other Equalizer Display.

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