Philips Mini Hi-Fi System FWC555 User Manual

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Mini Hi-Fi System

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We’ve included everything you need to get started.
If you have any problems, Philips Representatives can
help you get the most from your new product by explaining:

• Hookups,

• First Time Setup, and

• Feature Operation.
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This “bolt of lightning” indicates
uninsulated material within your unit

may cause an electrical shock. For
the safety of everyone in your household,
please do not remove product covering.

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The “exclamation point” calls attention

to features for which you should read

the enclosed literature closely to
prevent operating and maintenance problems.

WARNING:

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

CAUTION:

To prevent 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. ____________________________

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.

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

Owner

Confirmation

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

Model

Registration

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Sincerely,

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President and Chief Executive Officer

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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.

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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.

13 .

Unplug this apparatus during lightning

storms or when unused for long periods of
time.

14 .

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.

15.

Battery usage

CAUTION

– To
prevent battery leakage which may result in
bodily injury 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.

EL 6475-E003: 01/6

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

AC Polarized

Plug

Class II equipment symbol

This symbol indicates that the unit has

a double insulation system

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Index

Français -------------------------------------------- 31

Español --------------------------------------------- 57

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.

CAUTION

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INVISIBLE
LASER RADIATION

WHEN OPEN. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

DANGER

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INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

VARO !

AVATTAESSA JA SUOJALUKITUS OHITETTAESSA OLET
ALTTIINANAKYMATTOMAALLE LASERSATEILYLLE. ALA
KATSO SATEESEEN.

VARNING!

OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD.
OCH SPARREN AR URKOPPLAD.BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.

DANGER - Invisible laser radiation when open.

AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

or

This warning label is located on the rearside

and inside this laser product.

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 Connection ........................................ 10

Inserting batteries into the remote

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

Controls

Controls on the system and remote

control ........................................................... 11–12

Basic Functions

Plug and Play ........................................................ 13

Demonstration mode ........................................ 13

Switching the system on ................................... 14

Switching the system to Standby mode ........ 14

Switching the system to Eco Power

Standby mode ..................................................... 14

Power Saving Automatic Standby .................... 14

Display mode....................................................... 14

Volume Control .................................................. 14

Sound Navigation ........................................ 15–16

CD Operation

Discs for Playback .............................................. 17

Loading Discs ...................................................... 17

Disc Playback ....................................................... 18

Programming the disc tracks .................... 18–19

Repeat ................................................................... 19

Shuffle .................................................................... 19

Radio Reception

Storing Preset Radio Stations ................... 20–21

Tuning to Preset Radio Stations ...................... 21

Erasing a Preset Radio Station ........................ 21

External Sources

Listening to External Sources .......................... 21

Tape Operation/Recording

Tape Playback ............................................... 22–23

General Information on Recording ................ 23

Preparation for Recording ............................... 24

One Touch Recording ........................................ 24

CD Synchro Recording ..................................... 24

Dubbing Tapes ..................................................... 24

Clock/Timer

View Clock .......................................................... 25

Clock Setting ....................................................... 25

Timer Setting ................................................ 25–26

Sleep Timer Setting ............................................ 26

Specifications ........................................... 27

Maintenance.............................................. 28

Troubleshooting ............................. 28–29

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General Information

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

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Partner, Philips has
determined that this product
meets the ENERGY STAR

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guidelines for energy efficiency.

Supplied accessories

– Remote control
– Batteries (two AA size) for remote control
– AM loop antenna
– FM wire antenna
– AC power cord

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 would 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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Preparations

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 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).

B Antennas Connection

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

AM Antenna

AM AERIAL

¶ Position the antenna as far as possible from a TV,

VCR or other radiation source.

SPEAKERS 6Ω

R

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L

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AUX/
CDR

IN

AM ANTENNA

FM ANTENNA

AC

MAINS

LR

speaker

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speaker

(left)

AC power cord

FM wire antenna

AM loop

antenna

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FM Antenna

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¶ For better FM stereo reception, connect an

outdoor FM antenna to the FM ANTENNA
terminal.

C Speakers Connection

Front Speakers

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

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¶ Clip the stripped portion of the speaker wire as

shown.

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

Optional Connection

The optional 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.

Note:
– If you are connecting equipment with a
monaural output (a single audio out terminal),
connect it to the AUX/CDR IN left terminal.
Alternatively, you can use a “single to double” cinch
cable (still be mono sound).

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
battery compar tment.

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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
dispose of them properly.

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