Philips FWC555 User Manual

Mini Hi-Fi SystemRead this first!Congratulations on purchasing this Philips product. We’ve included everything you need to get started. If you have an

10 Rear PanelAM ANTENNA FM ANTENNAAUX/CDRINACMAINSSPEAKERS-+-+LRspeaker(right)speaker(left)FM ANTENNAConnect the supplied FM antennato the FM (75 o

First Time Setup 11Where to Start1Put the batteries in the remote control and connect theAM and FM antennas as detailed below.2Connect the speakers to

AC power cordspeaker(right)speaker(left)AM ANTENNA FM ANTENNAACMAINSSPEAKERS-+-+LR1AUX/CDRINRLAUX/CDRINRL1Connect the supplied Right speaker to the

Plug & Play, Demo 13PLUG & PLAYPlug and play automatically detects and programs all available radiostations (up to 40). Plug and Play will be

14 Power SettingsThis mini hi-fi system has several power saving features including: Standby,Eco Power, and Display settings. POWER MODES1Press STAN

Sound Options 15VOLUME CONTROL1Press VOLUME + / - (or turn the VOLUME knob on the unit) toadjust the volume.2Press MUTE to mute the sound while playba

16 Sound OptionsVIRTUAL AMBIENCE CONTROL (VAC)VAC allows you to adust the system to your preference.1Press VAC. The DSC button lights up.2Adjust the

CD Operations 17LOADING DISCS1Press CD to select CD Mode.2Press OPEN•CLOSE to open the disc tray.3Place one disc in each individual tray, label side u

PROGRAMMINGYou can program up to 40 tracks in any order in the memory.1Press PROG to create a new program.2Press CD and w or ∑ until you reach the des

REPEATYou can use the repeat function to repeatedly play the current track, adisc, a program, or all discs in the tray.1Press REPEAT to select the rep

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TUNING TO RADIO STATIONSThere are several ways to tune to a radio station. Plug & Play automatical-ly programs up to 40 radio stations. You can

Manual Programming, Deleting Presets 21MANUAL PROGRAMMING1Press PROG. The next available preset number appears you wantto begin programming from a s

22 Cassette PlaybackTAPE PLAYBACK1Press 0 to open the tape deck door, insert arecorded tape, and close the door. Make sure thetape is loaded with th

Cassette Recording 23BASIC RECORDING1Prepare the tape you are recording on. It must be inTape Deck 2 with the full spool to the left.2Prepare the sou

24 Clock SETTING THECLOCK1Press CLOCK•TIMER on the system if it is off (stand-by mode). The display brightens to indicate Clock settingmode is activ

Timer 25• Once set the timer is always onuntil canceled.• If no button is pressed for 90seconds, the system automati-cally exits the clock settingmode

The Sleep Timer turns the system to Standby (off) mode at a preselectedtime interval.1Press SLEEP repeatedly to select 15, 30, 45, 60, OFF. SLEEP will

Helpful Hints 27WARNING! Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself. This will invalidate the warranty. Donot open the syst

AMPLIFIER SECTIONOutput power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .280 total W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2X140 W RMS(1)/2X

antenna connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11automatic preset programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table of Contents 3General InformationTable of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

30 Limited WarrantyAUDIO SYSTEMOne Year Free LaborOne Year Free Service on PartsThis product must be carried in for repair.WHO IS COVERED?You must hav

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

Introduction 5Welcome!We hope you enjoy your Mini Hi-Fi System. This three-piece, 280-watt system creates amazing sound quality.Features of your new

Safety Information● Before operating the system, check that the operatingvoltage indicated on the typeplate (or the voltage indica-tion beside the vo

Remote Control 7Source ButtonsPress to have the remoteoperate a specific source(CD 123, TUNER, TAPE1/2, or AUX/CDR).MUTE ButtonPress to turn off theso

8 Front Panel38 ButtonPress to start play-back in CD orTAPE mode.PLUG & PLAY:Press to initiateplug & play.w ∑ ButtonsCD: Press to skipto the

Front Panel 9TAPE DECK 1Press 0 to open thetape deck door.llHeadphones JackSOURCEPress to select thefollowing:CD: to select disctray 1,2 or 3.TUNER: t