Philips FW-P900 User Manual

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safety symbols

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

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.

household, please do not remove product covering.

maintenance problems.

WARNING:

FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, and fully insert.

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. ____________________________

DO NOT OPEN

This "bolt of lighting" indicates uninsulated material within your unit may cause an electrical shock. For the safety of everyone in your

The "exclamation point" calls attention features for which you should read the enclosed literature closely to prevent operating and

TO PREVENT

To prevent

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STANDBY ON

ECO POWER

IR SENSOR

OPEN

DISC CHANGE

DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3

OPEN•CLOSE

CHANGER

MINI HIFI SYSTEM

LEFT CENTER RIGHT

SURR

PRO LOGIC

CD 1•2•3

JOG CONTROL

SEARCH•TUNING

PROG

BASS

CLOCK/ TIMER

FM•AM

BANDC1 • 2 • 3

TUNER

DEMO STOP STOP•CLEAR

TAPE 1•2

TAP E

PLAY PAUSE

AUTO

DIM

REVERSE

DYNAMIC BASS BOOST

PREV NEXTSIDE

DUB

(HSD)

CDR/DVD

CDR

AUX

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

– Read before operating equipment

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.

Read these instructions – All the safety

and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.

Keep these instructions – The safety

and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

Heed all warnings – All warnings on the

appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

Follow all instructions – All operating

and use instructions should be followed.

Do not use this apparatus near water – for example, near a bathtub,

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

Clean only with a damp cloth. The

appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer.

Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. Do not block any of the ventilation openings.

For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface or placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the ﬂow of air through the ventilation openings.

Do not install near any heat sources

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

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the

polarized or grounding-type plug.

AC Polarized

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. When 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.

12.

the apparatus.When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13.

Unplug this apparatus during lightning

storms or when unused for long periods of time.

Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service

14.

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.

15.

Battery usage

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

●

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

●

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

●

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

Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table speciﬁed by the manufacturer, or sold with

CAUTION

EL 6475-E001: 00/8

– To prevent

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Canada

English:

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.

Français:

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.

This warning label is located on the rearside

and inside this laser product.

INVISIBLE

CAUTION

LASER RADIATION

WHEN OPEN. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.

DANGER

AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

AVATTAESSA JA SUOJALUKITUS OHITETTAESSA OLET

VARO !

ALTTIINANAKYMATTOMAALLE LASERSATEILYLLE.ALA KATSO SATEESEEN.

OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD.

VARNING!

OCH SPARREN AR URKOPPLAD.BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.

DANGER - Invisible laser radiation when open.

AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

Index

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English

Français -------------------------------------------- 36

Français

Español --------------------------------------------- 65

Español

CAUTION

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

ATTENTION

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

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.

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Contents

General Information

Environmental Information ................................ 8

Acknowledgement ............................................... 8

Supplied Accessories ........................................... 8

Safety Information ................................................ 8

Preparations

Rear Connections .......................................... 9–10

Optional Connections ...................................... 10

Inserting batteries into the remote

control .................................................................. 10

Dolby Pro Logic

Setting up the Dolby Pro Logic system ......... 11

Test Tone ....................................................... 11–12

Switching the Dolby Pro Logic ........................ 12

Subwoofer

Setting up the Subwoofer ................................. 13

Operating the Subwoofer ................................ 13

Controls

Controls on the system and remote

control ........................................................... 14–15

Basic Functions

Demonstration mode ........................................ 16

Easy Set ................................................................. 16

Switching the system on ................................... 17

Switching the system to Standby mode ........ 17

Switching the system to Eco Power

Standby mode ..................................................... 17

Power Saving Automatic Standby .................... 17

Dim mode ............................................................ 17

Volume Control .................................................. 18

Interactive Sound Control ........................ 18–19

Radio Reception

Storing Preset Radio Stations .................... 23-24

Tuning to Preset Radio Stations ...................... 24

External Sources

Listening to External Sources .......................... 24

Tape Operation/Recording

Tape Playback ............................................... 25–26

General Information on Recording ................ 26

Preparation for Recording ............................... 27

One Touch Recording ........................................ 27

CD Synchro Recording ..................................... 27

Dubbing Tapes ..................................................... 27

Digital Recording via Digital Out .................... 27

Clock/Timer

View Clock .......................................................... 28

Clock Setting ....................................................... 28

Timer Setting ................................................ 28–29

Sleep Timer Setting ............................................ 29

Specifications ........................................... 30

Maintenance.............................................. 31

Troubleshooting ............................. 31–32

English

CD Operation

Discs for Playback .............................................. 20

Loading Discs ...................................................... 20

Discs Playback ..................................................... 21

Programming the disc tracks .................... 21–22

Repeat ................................................................... 22

Shuffle .................................................................... 22

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General Information

English

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.

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.

Acknowledgement

Energy Star

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

Dolby

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “PRO-LOGIC” and the double-D symbol d are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. C 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.

Supplied accessories

– Remote control – Batteries (two AA size) for remote control – AM loop antenna – FM wire antenna – AC power cord – CS-900 speaker package (includes one pair of

surround speakers and one center speaker)

– SW-900 powered subwoofer

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.

● Place the system on a flat, hard and stable surface.

● Place the system in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent internal heat build-up in your system. Allow at least 10 cm (4 inches) clearance from the rear and the top of the unit and 5 cm (2 inches) from each side.

● Do not expose the system, batteries or discs to excessive moisture, rain, sand or heat sources caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight.

● 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 disc 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.

● The mechanical par ts of the set contain selflubricating bearings and must not be oiled or lubricated.

● When the system is switched to Standby mode, it is still consuming some power. To disconnect the system from the power supply completely, remove the AC power plug from the wall socket.

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right

surround

speaker

(right)

AM loop antenna

MAINS

center speaker

LRLR

SURROUND

SUB-

DIGITAL

WOOFER

OUT

–

REAR SURROUND

– –

OUT

AM ANTENNA

OUT

AUX/CDR IN

FM ANTENNA 300Ω

FM wire antenna

speaker

–

FRONT

LINE OUT

–

Preparations

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left

surround

subwoofer

(left)

AC power cord

Rear Connections

The type plate is located at the rear of the system.

A Powe r

Before connecting the AC power cord to the wall outlet, ensure that the following are done; – If your system is equipped with a Voltage Selector, set the VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local power line voltage. – All other connections have been made.

WARNING – For optimal performance use only the original power cable. – Never make or change connections with the power switched on.

To avoid overheating of the system, a safety circuit has been built in. Therefore your system may switch to Standby mode automatically under extreme conditions. If this happens, let the system cool down before reusing it (not available for all versions).

AC power cord

B Antennas Connection

Connect the supplied AM loop/FM antenna to the respective terminal. Adjust the position of the antenna for optimal reception.

AM Antenna

● Position the antenna as far as possible from a TV, VCR or other radiation sources.

FM Antenna

● For better FM stereo reception, connect an outdoor FM antenna to the FM ANTENNA terminal.

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Preparations

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C Speakers Connection

Front Speakers

Connect to the SPEAKERS (FRONT) terminals, right speaker to "R" and left speaker to "L". Colored (marked) wire to "+" and black (unmarked) wire to "-".

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

Rear Surround Speakers

Connect to the REAR SURROUND terminals, right speaker to "R" and left speaker to "L". Colored (marked) wire to "+" and black (unmarked) wire to "-".

Center Speaker

Connect to the CENTER terminal. Colored (marked) wire to "+" and black (unmarked) wire to "-".

Notes: – For optimal sound performance, it is recommended that the supplied speakers be used. – Do not connect more than one speaker to any one pair of +/- speaker terminals. – Do not connect speakers with impedance lower than the speakers supplied. Please refer to the SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual.

D Subwoofer Out Connection

Connect the subwoofer to the SUBWOOFER OUT terminal. The subwoofer reproduces just

the low bass sound effect (explosions or the rumble of spaceships for example).

Optional Connections

The equipment and connecting cords are not supplied. Refer to the operating instructions of the connected equipment for details.

Connecting other equipment to your system

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.

Notes: – Do not connect equipment to both LINE OUT and AUX/CDR IN terminals simultaneously. Otherwise, noise will be generated and malfunction might occur. – If you are connecting an equipment with mono output, connect it to the AUX/CDR IN left terminal. Alternatively, you can use a “single to double” cinch cable.

Wireless Surround Out Connection

Connect the transmitter unit of wireless rear speakers to the SURROUND OUT terminal.

Note: – The availability of a wireless transmitter and its peripherals are subjected to the approval of local authorities. Please check with your respective local safety or approving authority.

Digital Out Connection

Connect this digital output for recording on any audio equipment with digital input (CD Recorder, Digital Audio Tape [DAT] deck, Digital to Analog Converter and Digital Signal Processor for example). Use a cinch cable to connect the DIGITAL OUT terminal to the digital input of the equipment.

Inserting batteries into the Remote Control

Insert two batteries (Type R06 or AA) into the remote control with the correct polarity as indicated by the + and

- symbols inside the compartment.

Line Out Connection

Connect this output to any analog audio equipment for playback or recording (CD recorder, tape recorder or amplifier for example). Use a cinch cable to connect the LINE OUT terminals to the analog audio inputs of the equipment.

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CAUTION – Remove batteries if they are exhausted or not to 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 off properly.

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