Philips FWM355 User Manual

MP3-CD Playback

MP3-CD Playback

Mini HIFI System with 3 CD Changer

• 80 watts Total Power

• 2 x 40 watts RMS Stereo

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

• 3-step Dynamic Bass Boost

• 3 way Bass Reflex Speaker System

• 3 CD-Changer (change 2 CDs while playing one)

• MP3-CD playback

• Plays CD, CD-R and CD-RW discs

• FM/AM Digital Tuning with 40 presets

• Full Logic Dual Tape Deck with Auto Replay

• CD Synchro Recording

• Bedroom Clock with Wake-up and Sleep-timer

• Plug and Play for easy installation of radio stations

• 3 Display modes (including nite mode)

• 36-key Remote Control

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Sound Enhancement

2 x 40 Watts RMS Stereo

40 watts continuous RMS power output per channel, at 6
Ohms, from 120Hz-15kHz, with no more than 10% Total
Harmonic Distortion (THD).

MP3-CD Playback

Download MP3 songs from the internet on a PC and
record them on a CD. This special "MP3-CD" can now
be played on the Philips FW-M355 Mini System. One
MP3-CD can carry up to 12 hours of music. As the CD
changer can be loaded with 3 CD's, one can enjoy 36
hours of uninterupted music listening!

The FW-M355 is designed to playback MP3 audio
recorded with a bit-rate (quality level) between 64kbps
and 320kbps. The set will also handle variable bit-rate
recordings.

Also check out the Philips EXP103 portable CD player
with MP3-CD playback!

MP3 Audio

MP3 Audio is an audio compression technique that
significally reduces the size of an audio track (as recorded
on a compact disc). MP3 has become a standard audio
compression format used on the world wide web and
enables music to be transferred quickly from one place
to another. Everyone with a device (software program)
that can decode MP3 music can enjoy MP3 Audio.

MP3 Audio can be recorded in different quality levels.
Common are quality levels between 64 kilobytes per
second (low quality) and 320 kilobytes per second (high
quality). For higher quality music, there is less audio
compression and as such the total recording capacity on
a disc or memory chip will be (5x) less.

Digital Sound Control via jog control
(Optimal, Jazz, Rock, Techno)

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

3-step Dynamic Bass Boost via jog control

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.

3-Way Bass Reflex Speaker System

Equipped with one 5
and one 1" piezzo, 3-way enclosures feature a wider
range of frequency response for greater listening pleasure
and bass reflex enclosures for deep, rich bass response.

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.

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/2" woofer and one 2 1/2" tweeter

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.

MultiColor 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.

Convenience

3-CD Changer with Motorized Drawer

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

Plays CD, CDR, CD-RW and MP3 discs

The player offers 100% playback guarantee of CD, CD­Recordable and CD-Rewritable CD's over the entire life
time of the player. Even CD-RW audio recordings on
computers can be used. It has the capability of playing
MP3 encoded music.

36-key Remote Control

This infrared remote control operates volume +/–, all
CD functions (POWER, NEXT, PREVIOUS, PLAY, STOP,
PAUSE, REPEAT, PROGRAM, CD123, F and G), AUX
select, TUNER select, TAPE 1/2 select, SLEEP and sound
enhancement features including MUTE, Digital Sound
Control, DBB, Incredible Surround™, Album +/-, Title +/-,
Album display, Title display and 10 numeric keys.

Plug & Play

Press 'PLAY' to perform auto programming and stor ing
of audio stations in presets as well as initiation of sound
presets.

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.

Direct 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.

Shuffle One/All Discs

Plays all selections on a particular disc or multiple discs in
multi-disc players in random order, ignor ing 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 Logic Tape Deck

Offer the ability to switch from one function, such as fast
forward, to another function, such as play, b y remote control.

Continuous Play

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, Alarm & Sleep-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. Sleep timer settings of 60,
45, 30 or 15 minutes.

3 Display modes (including nite mode)

2 different display options showing different amounts of
display activity can be selected and 1 nite mode display
which shows minimal display activity and turns most of the
lights off.

MUTE

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TUNER

AUX

TAPE 1/2

CD 1/2/3

UPC Code: 0 37849918692

Product Dimensions:

10.4" W x 12.2" H x 13.9" D (electronics)

8.26" W x 12.2" H x 9.25" D (speakers)
Package Dimensions:

24.4" W x 16.1" H x 18.67" D
Product weight: 31 lbs.
Carton contains: 3CD Changer Mini System, Multi­Function Remote Control, Operating instructions,
Warranty information

Printed in Singapore
Date printed : Oct 2001
©2001 Royal Philips Electronics N.V .
All rights reserved.
A Division of Philips Electronics North America
Corp.
Specifications subject to change without notice.

Incredible Surround™ is a Trademark of Philips
Consumer Electronics Company

http://www.philipsusa.com

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