Philips FW55C-37 User Manual

3 CD Changer with 20 Watts Total Power and 4-Speaker Surround Sound System

• 2 x 10 Watts RMS Stereo

CD Mini System

FW55C

• 4-Speaker Surround Sound System

• Digital Sound Control (optimal, jazz, rock, techno)

• Dynamic Bass Boost

• Full Range Bass Reflex Speaker System

• 40-Track CD Random Program

• AM/FM Stereo Digital Tuner with 40 Presets

• Dual Tape Deck

• One Touch CD Synchro Recording

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Easy Set for Radio

• Bedroom Clock with Wake-up

• Oversized, MultiColor, Digital FTD Display

• 24-Button Remote Control

• 4-Color Packaging

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CD Mini System

FW55C

Sound Enhancement

2 x 10 Watts RMS Stereo

10 watts continuous RMS power output per channel, at 3 Ohms, from 120Hz-15kHz, with no more than 10% Total Harmonic Distortion (THD).

4-Speaker Surround Sound System

Delivers the full, three-dimensional effect of a live performance from music and movies. The front left and right speakers fill the room with all the music's detail and directional sound, producing the "wall of sound". Both the rear left and right surround speakers add the ambient reflected sound with echoes and delay for a more life-like audio experience.

Digital Sound Control (Optimal, Jazz, Rock, Techno)

Digital sound control (or DSC) offers different sound settings tailored for specific musical styles.

Dynamic Bass Boost

Boosting bass response as much as 8 decibels (nearly 3 times more than normal) Dynamic Bass Boost yeilds full, rich tonal quality at all volume levels.

Full Range Speaker with Bass Reflex

4" full range speaker for excellent sound reproduction across the entire audio spectrum.

AM/FM Stereo Digital Tuner

State-of-the-art precision tuning system insures precise, accurate station selection every time, along with the greatest performance and reliability available.

Bitcheck Digital-to-Analog Conversion

Employs dynamic element matching to eliminate deviations in bit current to eliminate crossover distortion and supply extremely high linearity in audio reproduction.

Design

Design Concept

The linear theme, reflecting future design trends, and distinct control clusters combine to create a modern and functional design. The elements of quality, robustness and power are manifested through the rich metallic finishings and dramatic three dimensional surfacing.

Oversized, MultiColor, Digital FTD Display

This large display is easy to read at any distance with no distortion or distraction and the multi-color format makes it easy to recognize different functions at a glance.

Ergonomic Control Layout

Convenient grouping of related functions along with positive tactile feedback from front-mounted controls optimize this model for comfort and convenience.

Cloth Speaker Grilles

Cloth covered perforated grilles protect delicate speaker components with rich styling.

Convenience

3-CD Changer with Motorized Drawer

Multi-disc play capability provides more than three hours of continuous music.

24-Button Remote Control

This infrared remote control operates volume +/–, all CD functions (POWER, NEXT, PREVIOUS, PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, REPEAT, SHUFFLE, PROGRAM, DISC 1, 2, 3, F,

), CD, AUX, TAPE 1/2, TUNER, MUTE, Brightness and sound enhancement features including Dynamic Bass Boost, and Digital Sound Control.

Easy Set

Press Standby ‘ON’ for 5 secs to automatically program 40 tuner presets. (FM only)

40-Random Channel Presets

Random memory presets allow pre-programming of up to 40 AM and FM station frequencies into the tuner memory.

Auto Store

Automatically stores up to 40 preset FM or AM stations.

40-Track CD Random Program

Store up to 40 of your favorite CD track selections, from one or multiple discs, to be played back in the order in which they are programmed anytime you like.

Auto Record Level Control

Micro electronic circuitry constantly monitors the final audio amplifier stage to insure accurate, distortion-free recordings every time.

Video/AUX Input

For connection of audio accessory pieces such as a LD or DVD player, television, or external cassette deck.

Auto Source Selection

Automatically switch to a new source and pause the current source at the touch of a single button.

Demo Mode

Functions always. Press “STOP” for 5 secs to interrupt demo mode.

Direct Play Button

Allows you to select and play any CD in the carousel by touching only one button.

Change While Play

Flexiblility of changing 2 discs while still listening to the third disc being played.

One-Touch CD Synchro Recording

One button allows the cassette deck and CD player to communicate with one another to synchronize the start of a recording on an analog audio cassette deck with the start of a CD or a CD program.

Repeat

Repeat your favorite track.

Pause

Interrupts playback of a CD without returning to the beginning of the disc, so when play resumes, the music begins exactly where it stopped.

Shuffle One/All Discs

Plays all selections on a particular disc or multiple discs in multi-disc players in random order, ignoring the sequential order in which they were originally recorded.

Next/Previous Skip

This two button feature offers you the opportunity to skip back to the previous track or skip up to the next track instantly.

Dual Mechanical Tape Deck

Feature full function control via a simple, easy-to-use mechanical push button assembly.

High-Speed Dubbing/Continuous Play

High-speed dubbing makes it possible to create good quality recordings (dubs) from one tape to another at twice the normal speed in RECORD mode. Continuous play offers automatic switching from cassette deck A to cassette deck B providing an uninterrupted, continuous flow of music in the PLAY mode.

Clock/Timer

Set the alarm portion of a built-in digital clock to wake you to music from your favorite CD or an AM/FM radio station at any desired time of the day.

Stereo Headphone Jack

TUNERTAPE 1/2CD

MUTEAUXBRIGHTNESS

CD DIRECT

PAUSE

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UPC Code: 0378 4987 6985

Product Dimensions:

10.5"W x 12.2"H x 11.8"D (electronics)

8.2"W x 12.2"H x 9.2"D (speakers) 7"W x 3.54"H x 7"D (surround speakers) Package Dimensions:

26.3"W x 16.1"H x 18.7"D Product weight: 40 lbs. Carton contains: CD Mini System, Surround Speakers, Multi-Function Remote Control, Batteries, Operating instructions, Warranty information

Printed in Singapore Date printed : Nov 1998 ©1998 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. All rights reserved. A Division of Philips Electronics North America Corp. Specifications subject to change without notice.

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