Philips FW-C557-37 User Manual

Mini Hi-Fi System

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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.

This warning label is located on the rearside

and inside this laser product.

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LASER RADIATION

WHEN OPEN. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.

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DANGER - Invisible laser radiation when open.

AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

CAUTION

Use of controls or adjustments or
performance of procedures other
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radiation exposure or other unsafe
operation.

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El uso de mando o ajustes o la
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peligro de exposición a radiación.

Energy Star

As an ENERGY STARR Partner,
Philips has determined that this
product meets the ENERGY
STARR guidelines for energy efficiency.

This system complies with the FCC rules, Part
15 and with 21 CFR 1040.10. Operation is
subject 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.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Class II equipment symbol

This symbol indicates that the unit has

a double insulation system

1.

Read these instructions.

2.

Keep these instructions.

3.

Heed all warnings.

4.

Follow all instructions.

5.

Do not use this apparatus near
water.

6.

Clean only with dry cloth.

7.

Do not block any ventilation
openings. Install in accordance with
the manufacturer´s instructions.

8.

Do not install near any heat sources

such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.

9.

Do not defeat the
safety purpose of the

polarized or
grounding-type plug.
A polarized plug has two blades with one
wider than the other.A grounding type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug
does not fit into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.

10.

Protect the power cord from being

walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.

11.

Only use attachments/accessories

specified by the manufacturer.

AC Polarized

Plug

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Unplug this apparatus during lightning

storms or when unused for long periods of
time.

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Refer all servicing to qualified service

personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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Battery usage

prevent battery leakage which may result in
bodily injury, property damage, or damage
to the unit:

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Install all batteries correctly, + and - as
marked on the unit.

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Do not mix batteries (old and new or
carbon and alkaline, etc.).

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Remove batteries when the unit is not used
for a long time.

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.

CAUTION

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Contents

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General Information

Supplied accessories ............................................ 9

Environmental information ................................ 9

Care and safety information .............................. 9

Functional Overview

Main unit and remote control .................. 10–11

Control buttons available on the

remote only ...................................................... 11

Connections

Step 1: Connecting FM/AM antennas ............. 13

Step 2: Connecting the speakers .................... 13

Step 3: Connecting to game console ............. 13

Step 4: Connecting the AC power cord ........ 13

Step 5: Inserting batteries into the remote

control .................................................................. 14

Using the remote control to operate

the system ........................................................ 14

Gameport Operations

About Gameport ............................................... 15

Preparation before use ..................................... 15

Start operating .................................................... 15

Basic Operations

Switching on/off .................................................. 16

Switching to active mode .............................. 16

Switching to Eco Power standby mode ..... 16

Switching to standby 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 program ................................... 20

Playing a disc without clearing the

program ............................................................. 20

Clearing the program ..................................... 20

Tuner Operations

Tuning to radio stations .................................... 21

Presetting radio stations ................................... 21

Using the Plug and Play .................................. 21

Automatic presetting ..................................... 21

Manual presetting ............................................ 21

Selecting a preset radio station ....................... 21

Deleting a preset radio station .................... 21

Timer Operations

Timer setting ....................................................... 22

Activating/Deactivating the timer ................ 22

Sleep timer setting ............................................. 23

Other Connection

Listening to an external source ...................... 23

Specifications ........................................... 24

Troubleshooting .................................... 25

Limited Warranty ................................ 26

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General Information

Refer to the type plate on the rear or
bottom of the system for identification
and supply ratings.

Supplied accessories (page 3 - P1)

– Remote control and two AA batteries.
– AM loop antenna
– FM wire antenna
– Video cinch cable (yellow)
– AC power cord

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.

Care and safety information

(page 3 - P2)

Avoid high temperatures, moisture,
water and dust

– Do not expose the system, batteries or discs
to humidity, rain, sand or excessive heat (caused
by heating equipment or direct sunlight). Always
keep the disc tray closed to avoid getting dust on
the lens.

Avoid 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 from
the center towards the edge using a soft, lint-free
cloth. Do not use cleaning agents, as they may
damage the disc!
– Write only on the printed side of a CDR(W)
and only with a soft felt-tipped pen.
– Handle the disc by its edge, do not touch the
surface.

Care of the cabinet

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

Finding a suitable location

– Place the system on a flat, hard, stable surface.

Built-in safety circuit

– Under extreme conditions, this system may
switch to standby mode automatically. If this
happens, let the system cool down before
reusing it.

Power saving

– This system is designed to use less than 1W
of electricity when switches to Eco Power
standby. Disconnect the AC power cord from
the power outlet when not in use.

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1 ECO POWER indicator

– Lights up when the system is in Eco Power

standby mode.

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– Switches to Eco Power standby mode or turns

on the system.

– *Switches to standby mode.

3 Display screen

4 CLOCK•TIMER (CLK/TIMER)

– *Enters clock or timer setting mode.

5 DIM MODE (DIM)

– Turns on/off the dim mode.

6 CD / TUNER / AUX / GAME

– CD: selects a track.
– TUNER: selects a preset radio station.
– CLOCK: sets the minutes.

8 STOP•DEMO STOP Ç

– Exits an operation.
– CD: stops playback or clears a program.
– TUNER: *erases a preset radio station.

(only on the main unit)

– *Turns on/off the demonstration mode.

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– CD: starts/pauses playback.

(only on the main unit)

TUNER: *enters Plug & Play mode and/or starts
preset radio station installation.

– Selects the relevant active mode : CD, TUNER,

AUX or GAME.
– CD: toggles between DISC 1~5.
– TUNER: toggles between FM and AM band.

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0 SEARCH•TUNING (à á)

– CD: *searches backward/forward.
– TUNER: tunes the radio frequency up/down.
– CLOCK: sets the hours.

! MAX SOUND (MAX ON/OFF)

– Turns on/off the optimal mix of various sound

features.

@ MIX IT (GAME MIX IT)

– Mixes the game sound with your favorite music

from one of these music source (CD, TUNER or

AUX).

# MODE (GAME SOUND)

– Selects different type of equalizer setting for

Gameport (SPEED, PUNCH or BLAST).

$ GAME VOLUME

– Adjusts the game’s output volume level.

% VIDEO

– Use a video cable to connect to your game

console’s video output.

AUDIO L. / AUDIO R.

– Use a audio cable to connect to your game

console’s left/right audio output.

^ DBB

– Selects different type of bass boost level settings

(DBB 1, DBB 2, DBB 3 or DBB OFF).

DSC

– Selects different type of preset sound equalizer

settings (OPTIMAL, JAZZ, ROCK or POP).

VAC

– Selects different type of environment ambience-

based equalizer settings (HALL, CINEMA,

CONCERT, CYBER or ARCADE).

& MASTER VOLUME (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.

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output will be cancelled.

) VU meters

– Indicates signal strength of left/right channel.

¡ iR SENSOR

– Point the remote control towards this sensor.

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– Opens/closes the individual disc tray.

Control buttons available on the
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≤ CD 1~5

– Selects a disc tray to playback.

∞ REPEAT

– Repeats a track/disc/all discs/all programmed

tracks.

§ SLEEP

– Sets the sleep timer function.

≥ MUTE

– Mutes or restores the volume.

• TIMER ON/OFF

– Turns on/off the timer function.

ª SHUFFLE

– Turns on/off the random play mode.

º DISPLAY

– Displays disc remaining playback time.

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– Switches to Eco Power standby mode.
– *Switches to standby mode.

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* = Press and hold the button for more than two seconds.

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Connections

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Game console

Connections

WARNING!

– Use only the 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 or

attach it to a stand or wall.

– Extend the FM antenna and fix its ends to the

wall.

– Adjust the position of the antennas for

optimal reception.

– Position the antennas as far as possible from a

TV, VCR or other radiation source to prevent

unwanted noise.

– For better FM stereo reception, connect

external FM antenna.

Step 2: Connecting the

speakers

Connect the speaker wires to the SPEAKERS

terminals, right speaker to "R" and left speaker to

"L", colored (marked) wire to "+" and black

(unmarked) wire to "-". Fully insert the

stripped portion of the speaker wire into the

terminal as shown.

Step 3: Connecting to game

console

IMPORTANT!

Gameport inputs are solely for game
console only.

a. Use the game console’s video cable (not

supplied) to connect its video output to the
GAMEPORT-VIDEO terminal.

b. Use the game console’s audio cables (not

supplied) to connect its audio outputs to the
GAMEPORT-AUDIO L. / AUDIO R.
terminals.

c. Use a video cable (yellow) to connect the

VIDEO OUT terminal to the video input on
the TV for viewing.

Notes:
– On the TV, the Video Input jack is usually yellow
and might be labeled A/V In, CVBS, Composite or
Baseband.
– To avoid magnetic interference, do not position
the front speakers too close to your TV.

Step 4: Connecting the AC

power cord

"AUTO INSTALL - PRESS PLAY" may appear
on the display panel when the AC power cord is
plugged into the power outlet for the first time.
Press ÉÅ on the main unit to store all available
radio stations (page 3 - P3) or press Ç to exit
(refer to “Tuner Operations”).

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Notes:

– Ensure that the speaker cables are correctly

connected. Improper connections may damage the

system due to short-circuit.

– Do not connect more than one speaker to any

one pair of +/- speaker terminals.

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Connections

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Step 5: Inserting batteries into

the remote control

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1 Open the battery compartment cover.
2 Insert two batteries type R06 or AA, following

the indications (+-) inside the

compartment.

3 Close the cover.

Using the remote control to operate
the system

1 Aim the remote 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

í,

ÉÅ,

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.

– Batteries contain chemical substances,

so they should be disposed of properly.

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Gameport Operations

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About Gameport

Gameport allows you to connect your game

console to this mini system which enables you to

enjoy a total game immersion experience by

having powerful sound output.

Preparation before use

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1 Connect your game console’s video and audio

output to the GAMEPORT video and audio

inputs respectively (refer to “Connections -

Connecting to game console).

2 Connect your TV’s video input to the VIDEO

OUT (CVBS) on the rear panel.

3 Connect all the AC power cord to the power

outlet.

Start operating

4 Turn on the TV and set to the correct

video-in channel.

The TV’s video input channel may be called

AUX(iliary) IN, AUDIO/VIDEO (A/V) IN, EXT 1,

etc. These channels are often near channel 00

on your TV. Or, your TV remote control may

have 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 ™ “MIX-AUX"
OFF ™ “ MIX-OFF"

8 If necessary, start playback your chosen mixer

source.

9 Start playing your favorite game.

To adjust the game console’s volume
level

● Adjust GAME VOLUME.

To change the mixer source

● Press MIX-IT.

To control the current active mixer
source

● Press the respective source button (for

example, CD, TUNER) on the remote, then
select the desired function (for example É,

ë).

í,

For example, if CD is the mixer source and to
change the disc tray, you have to press CD, then
press CD 1~5 to select the desired disc tray.

Notes:
– You can only activate GAME VOLUME and
MIX-IT while in game source mode.
– If your game console is switched on, the video
image will always appear on the TV even though
you are not in the gameport mode.

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Basic Operations

CLK/TIMER

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Switching on/off

Switching to active mode

● Press CD, TUNER, AUX or GAME.

☞

Switching to Eco Power standby mode

● Press B.

➜ ECO POWER button lights up.

➜ The display screen will go blank.

Switching to standby mode (view
clock)

● Press and hold B.

➜ The clock is displayed.

➜ While in standby mode, pressing

CLOCK•TIMER button will switch the system to

Eco Power standby mode.

Note:

– Before switching the system to Eco Power

standby or standby mode, make sure the

demonstration mode has been deactivated.

Demonstration mode

If the demonstration mode is active, whenever

you switch the system to Eco Power standby or

standby mode, it will begin showing the various

features offered by the system.

To activate the demonstration

● In Eco Power standby/standby mode,

press and hold Ç on the main unit until

"DEMO ON" is displayed.

To deactivate the demonstration

● Press and hold Ç on the main unit until

"DEMO OFF" is displayed.

Setting the clock

The clock can be set in either 12-hour or
24-hour mode ("11:59 PM" or "23:59" for
example).

1 Press and hold CLK/TIMER (or

CLOCK•TIMER on main unit) until

"SELECT CLOCK OR TIMER" is displayed.

2 Press ë to change the display to "CLOCK"

and press CLK/TIMER (CLOCK•TIMER)
again to confirm.

3 Press PROGRAM (PROG) repeatedly to

change between 12-hour and 24-hour clock
mode.

4 Press à or á repeatedly to set the hour.
5 Press í or ë repeatedly to set the minute.
6 Press CLK/TIMER (CLOCK•TIMER) to

store the setting.

➜ The clock will start working.

To view the clock time in any active
mode

● Press CLK/TIMER (CLOCK•TIMER)

once.

➜ The clock is displayed for a few seconds.

Notes:
– The clock setting will be erased when the system
is disconnected from the power supply.
– The system will exit clock setting mode if no
button is pressed within 90 seconds.

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Basic Operations

Dimming system’s display screen

You can select the desired brightness for the
display panel.

● In any active mode, press DIM MODE (or

DIM on remote) repeatedly to turn on/off

dim mode.

➜ DIM is shown, except for DIM OFF mode.

Volume control

● Adjust MASTER VOLUME (or press

VOL +/- on remote) to increase or

decrease the sound level.

➜ "VOL MIN" is the minimum volume level and

"VOL MAX" is the maximum volume level.

To switch off the volume temporarily

● Press MUTE on the remote.

➜ Playback will continue without sound and

"MUTE" is displayed.

➜ To restore the volume, press MUTE again or

increase the volume level.

Sound control

MAX sound, DSC and VAC sound features
cannot be activated on the same time.
While in game mode, all the sound control
features are not available for selection, except
DBB and Game Sound control.

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 Ambience Control

VAC provides a different type of environment­based equalizer setting.

● Press VAC repeatedly to select : HALL,

CINEMA, CONCERT, CYBER or ARCADE.

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Dynamic Bass Boost

DBB enhances the bass response.

● Press DBB repeatedly to select : DBB 1,

DBB 2, DBB 3 or DBB OFF.

➜ Some discs might be recorded in high

modulation, which causes a distortion at high
volume. If this occurs, switch off DBB or reduce
the volume.

Automatic DSC-DBB and VAC-DBB
selection

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

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Disc Operations

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IMPORTANT!

– This system is designed for regular
discs. Therefore, do not use any
accessories such as disc stabilizer rings or
disc treatment sheets, etc., as offered on
the market, because they may jam the
changer mechanism.
– Do not load more than one disc onto
each tray.

Playable discs

This system is able to play :
– All pre-recorded audio CDs
– All finalized audio CDR and audio CDRW

discs

Loading discs (page 3 - P4)

1 Press OPEN•CLOSE 0 DISC 1 button on

top of the main unit to open disc tray 1.

2 Load a disc with the label side facing up. For

double-sided discs, load the side you want to
play facing up.

3 Press OPEN•CLOSE 0 DISC 1 button

again to close the disc tray.

➜ “READING“ is displayed. The selected disc

tray, total number of tracks and the playing time
will appear on the display.

4 Repeat steps 1~3 for loading discs onto the

disc trays 2~5.

Notes:
– To ensure good system performance, wait until
the disc trays completely read the disc(s) before
proceeding.
– Only one tray can be opened at each time. If
you open the second tray before closing the first
tray, the first 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 ÉÅ.

OR

In stop mode, press CD to select a disc tray
to begin, then press ÉÅ.

➜ 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 track

● Press í or ë repeatedly until the desired

track is displayed.

➜ To skip to the beginning of the current track

during playback, press í once.

➜ During random play (shuffle mode),

pressingí will cause the player to skip only to
the beginning of the current track.

To search for a particular passage
during playback

● Press and hold à or á and release it when

the desired passage is located.

➜ During searching, the volume will be reduced.

To replace discs without interrupting
playback

● Press OPEN•CLOSE 0 buttons of the

inactive disc trays (refer to “Loading discs”).

For example, if currently disc tray 1 is playing,
you can replace the discs on disc tray 2~5.

To check the disc remaining playing
time

● Press DISPLAY on the remote.

➜ During random play or program play, the

total remaining time will not be shown.

➜ To restore the display for elapsed playing

time, repeat the above.

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To interrupt playback

● Press ÉÅ.

➜ To resume normal playback, repeat the

above.

To stop playback

● Press Ç.

➜ If the system remains in stop mode for 30

minutes, it will switch to Eco Power standby
mode.

Repeat and Shuffle

You can select and change the various play
modes before or during playback.

Repeat play

1 Press REPEAT on the remote repeatedly to

select :

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B
C

A – to repeat playback of the current track.
B – to repeat playback of the current disc.
C – to repeat playback of all available discs.
D – to repeat playback of the current

programmed track (only if the program
mode is active)

E – to repeat playback of all the programmed

tracks (only if the program mode is active)

2 To resume normal playback, press REPEAT

until "OFF" is displayed.

Random play

● Press SHUFFLE on the remote to turn

on/off the shuffling mode.

➜ If activated, SHUF is shown and the repeat

mode (if any) will be cancelled.

➜ All the available discs or programmed tracks

(if program is active) will be played in random
order.

Note:
– Pressing the OPEN•CLOSE button will cancel 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.

1 Load the desired discs on the disc trays (refer

to “Loading discs”).

2 Press PROGRAM (PROG) to start

programming.

➜ PROG starts flashing.

3 Press CD or one of the CD 1~5 buttons to

select a disc.

4 Press í or ë repeatedly to select the

desired track.

5 Press PROGRAM (PROG) to store.

● Repeat steps 3–5 to select other discs and

store the tracks.

➜ Skip step 3 if you are selecting tracks from

the same disc.

➜ If you attempt to program more than 40

tracks, "PROGRAM FULL" is displayed.

6 To start program play, press ÉÅ.
7 To stop playback or to end the programming,

press Ç once.

➜ PROG stays and the program mode remains

active.

Notes:
– If the total playing time reached 100 minutes or
if one of the programmed tracks has a number
greater than 30, then "--:--" is displayed instead
of the total playing time.
– The system will exit programming mode if no
button is pressed within 20 seconds.

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Disc Operations

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Checking the program

1 Stop playback and press í or ë repeatedly.
2 Press Ç to exit.

OR

Press ÉÅ to start playback from the current
programmed track

Playing a disc without clearing the
program

● Press one 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.

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Tuner Operations

IMPORTANT!
Make sure the FM and AM antennas are
connected.

Tuning to radio stations

1 Press TUNER to enter tuner mode. To

select another waveband (FM or AM), press
TUNER again.

2 Press and hold à or á until the frequency

indication starts to change, then release.

➜ The system automatically tunes to the next

strong signal radio reception.

➜ lights up for FM stereo reception.

For tuning to a weak signal station,

● Press à or á briefly and repeatedly until an

optimal reception is found.

Presetting radio stations

You can store up to 40 preset radio stations in
the memory, starting from FM and followed by
AM bands.

Notes:
– The system will exit presetting mode if no button
is pressed within 20 seconds.
– If no stereo frequency is detected during Plug
and Play, "CHECK ANTENNA" is displayed.

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 station has been stored in one of

the presets, it will not be stored again under
another preset number.

➜ If no preset number is selected, automatic

preset will begin from preset (1) and all your
former presets will be overridden.

Manual presetting

You can choose to store only the favorite radio
stations.

1 Tune to your desired radio station (refer to

“Tuning to radio stations”).

2 Press PROGRAM (PROG).

➜ The preset number starts flashing. If you want

to store the radio station in another preset
number, press í or ë.

3 Press PROGRAM (PROG) again to store.

● Repeat steps 1–3 to store other radio

stations.

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Using the Plug and Play (page 3 - P3)

Plug and Play allows you to store all available
radio stations automatically.

1 Connect the system to the power supply,

"AUTO INSTALL - PRESS PLAY" is
displayed.

OR

In Eco Power standby/standby mode,

press and hold ÉÅ on the main unit until
"AUTO INSTALL - PRESS PLAY" is
displayed.

2 Press ÉÅ on 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.

Selecting a preset radio station

● In tuner mode, press í or ë.

➜ The preset number, radio frequency, and

waveband are displayed.

Deleting a preset radio station

● Press and hold Ç until “PRESET DELETED”

is displayed.

➜ The current preset radio station will be

deleted.

➜ All other preset radio stations with higher

numbers are decreased by one.

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Timer Operations

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Timer setting

The system can switch on to CD or TUNER
mode automatically at a preset time, serving as
an alarm to wake you up.

IMPORTANT!

– Before setting the timer, ensure that
the clock is set correctly.
– The volume of the timer will increase
gradually to the last tuned volume level.
If the last tuned volume level is too low,
the set will then increase to a
predetermined minimum audible level.

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CLOCK•TIMER on main unit) until

"SELECT CLOCK OR TIMER" is displayed.

2 Press ë to change the display to "TIMER"

and press CLK/TIMER again to confirm.

3 Press CD or TUNER to select the wake-up

source.

CD ™ “CD XX:XX"
TUNER ™ “TU XX:XX”

4 Press à or á (for hours) and í or ë

(for minutes) repeatedly to set the wake up
time.

5 Press 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 (if program
mode is active). If the last selected disc tray is
empty, it will switch to the next available disc. If
all the disc trays are not available, it will switch to
Tuner mode.

➜ TUNER – playing the last tuned radio station.

Activating/Deactivating the timer

● Press TIMER ON/OFF on the remote to

turn off the timer or turn on to the last
setting again.

➜ If activated, the timer information will display

for a few seconds, then the system resumes to
the last active source or stays in standby mode.

➜ If deactivated, “OFF” is displayed.

Note:
– The system will exit timer setting mode if no
button is pressed within 90 seconds.

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Sleep timer setting

The sleep timer enables the system to switch to
Eco Power standby mode automatically at a
preset time.

1 Press SLEEP repeatedly until it reaches the

desired preset turn-off time.

➜ The selections are as follows (time in

minutes):

15 ™ 30 ™ 45 ™ 60 ™ 90 ™ 120 ™
OFF ™ 15 …

➜ SLEEP is shown, except for "OFF" mode.
➜ To view or change the setting, repeat the

above.

2 Before the system switches to Eco Power

standby mode, a countdown of 10 seconds is
displayed.

"SLEEP 10" ™ "SLEEP 9".... ™ "SLEEP 1"

™ "SLEEP"

To cancel the sleep timer function

● Press SLEEP repeatedly until "OFF" is

displayed, or press the STANDBY ON B
button.

Listening to an external source

You can listen to the sound of the connected
external device through your system’s speakers.

1 Use the red/white audio cables to connect

the system’s AUX IN (R/L) terminals to the
AUDIO OUT terminals on the other
audio/visual device (such as a TV, VCR, Laser
Disc player, DVD player or CD recorder)

➜ If the connecting device has only a a single

audio out terminal, connect it to the AUX IN left
terminal. Alternatively, you can use a “single 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.

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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.

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Specifications

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AMPLIFIER

Output power 280 W total power

Signal-to-noise ratio ≥ 75 dBA (IEC)
Frequency response 50 – 18000 Hz, –3 dB
Input sensitivity

AUX In 640 m V
Gameport 310 mV

Output

Speakers ≥ 6 Ω
Headphones 32 Ω – 1000 Ω

(1) (6 Ω, 60 Hz – 12.5 kHz, 10% THD)

DISC PLAYER

Programmable tracks 40
Frequency response 20 – 20000 Hz, –3 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio ≥ 76 dBA
Channel separation ≥ 60 dB (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

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)

Weight 4.35 kg each /

2 x 140 W RMS
2 x 130 W FTC

12.20” x 12.80” x 9.45”

9.57 pounds each

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GENERAL

Material/finish Polystyrene/Metal
AC Power 120 V / 60 Hz
Power Consumption

Active 175 W
Standby < 25 W
Eco Power Standby < 1 W

Dimensions (w x h x d) 265 x 390 x 322 (mm)

Weight (without speakers) 4.3 kg / 9.46 pounds

10.43” x 15.35” x 12.68”

Specifications and external appearance are subject
to change without notice.

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Troubleshooting

WARNING

Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will invalidate the
warranty. Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock.

If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the system for repair. If you
are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, please call 1-800-531-0039 for help.

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Problem

Radio reception is poor.

“NO DISC” is displayed or the disc cannot
be played.

“DISC NOT FINALIZED” is displayed.

The system does not react when buttons are
pressed.

Sound cannot be heard or is of poor quality.

The remote control does not function
properly.

The timer is not working.

The system displays features automatically and
buttons start flashing.

Solution

✔ If the signal is too weak, adjust the antenna or connect

an external antenna for better reception.

✔ Increase the distance between the system and your TV

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.

✔ Adjust the volume.
✔ Disconnect the headphones.
✔ Check that the speakers are connected correctly.
✔ Check that the AC power cord is connected properly.

✔ Select the source (CD or TUNER, for example) before

pressing the function button (ÉÅ, S ,

✔ Reduce the distance between the remote control and

the system.

✔ Replace the battery.
✔ Point the remote control directly toward the IR sensor.

✔ Set the clock correctly.
✔ Press TIMER ON/OFF to switch on the timer.

✔ Press and hold DEMO STOP on the main unit to switch

off the demonstration mode.

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LIMITED WARRANTY

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.

• 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.)

• 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. In countries
where Philips 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 for assistance. If you
have additional questions, call us at 1-800-531-0039.

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)

1-800-531-0039 (English or Spanish 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 below the model and serial numbers found
on the product.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, P.O. Box 520890, Miami,FL 33152, USA, [phone]

EL4965E007 / 8-02

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