Philips FWC550 Shelf System
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1. 2 STANDBY ON to select waveband FM or AM to switch the system on or to Standby mode 1 2 DISPLAY SCREEN to select tape deck 1 or 2 to view the current status of the system AUX CDR DVD 4 DISCTRAY to select a connected external source 5 DISC CDR DVD or AUX auxiliary mode to change disc s 6 DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 CD DIRECT to connect headphones to select a disc tray for playback Mode Selection 7 OPEN CLOSE PLAY PAUSE Il to open or close the disc tray to start or interrupt playback INTERACTIVE VU METER for TAPE to start playback to show the VU volume unit meter in music or for PLUG amp PLAY on the system only to volume mode depending on the display mode initiate and start plug amp play selected mode 9 VOLUME SEARCH TUNING 44 gt gt to increase or decrease the volume for CD sss o search backward forward Tape Deck Operation for TUNER o tune to a lower or higher radio AUTO REPLAY frequency e to select continuous playback in either AUTO for rewind or fast forward PLAY or ONCE mode only for CLOCK on the system only to set the DUBBING hour to dub a tape DEMO STOP CLEAR REC tor D D o stop playback or to clear a to start recording on tape deck 2 program D SOUND NAVIGATION stop programming to select2. Mini Hi Fi System 550 lagak 500 Ligne PHILIPS pg 001 030 C500 C550 37 Eng 1 12 8 00 1 58 3139 115 20561 Return your Warranty Registration card today to ensure you receive all the benefits you re entitled to Once your Philips purchase is registered youre eligible to receive all the privileges of owning a Philips product Warranty Verification Registering your product within 10 days confirms your right to maximum protection under the terms and conditions of your Philips warranty PHILIPS and welcome to the family Dear Philips product owner industry convenient home shopping network your total satisfaction product Sincerely lt gt Robert Minkhorst President and Chief Executive Officer mail it to us right now MA 5097 Congratulations on your purchase Thank you for your confidence in Philips You ve selected one of the best built best backed products available today And we ll do everything in our power to keep you happy with your purchase for many years to come As a member of the Philips family you re entitled to protection by one of the most comprehensive warranties and outstanding service networks in the What s more your purchase guarantees you ll receive all the information and special offers for which you qualify plus easy access to accessories from our And most importantly you can count o
3. the tape will playback the selected side once and then stop To rewind or fast forward during playback O Press and hold 44 or gt gt until the desired passage is reached then release gt The tape continues playing O The tape will stop automatically at the end of the rewinding or fast forwarding gt During searching the sound is reduced to a low volume if CHECK TAPE is displayed the protection To rewind or fast forward when playback tab has been broken Put a piece of clear e is stopped adhesive tape over the opening Do not cover e 1 Press 4 or bP the CrO tape detection hole when covering the 2 Press when the desired passage reached tab opening To reset tape counter number When in stop mode press TP i 000 000 wil be displayed Notes During rewinding or fast forwarding of a tape it is also possible to select another source CD TUNER or AUX for example The tape counter will automatically set to zero after detecting end of tape 23 pg 001 030 C500 C550 37 Eng 23 12 8 00 1 58 3139 115 20561 pg 001 030 C500 C550 37 Eng 24 Tape Operation Recording 24 IMPORTANT Recording is permissible if copyright or other rights of third parties are not infringed upon Recording is possible only on tape deck 2 Preparation for
4. FW C500 System Impedance Woofer 3 Way Bass reflex 1x 5 25 full range Tweeter 1x2 Polydome Tweeter 2x1 Dimensions w x h x d 240 x 310 x 315 mm 9 45 x 1220 x 12 40 inch Weight 4 5 kg each 9 90 pounds each GENERAL Material finish Polystyrene Metal AC Power 120V 60 Hz Power Consumption Active Dimensions w x h x d 265 x 310 x 390 mm mm 10 43 x 12 20 x 15 35 inch Weight without speakers FW C550 FW C500 9 0 kg 19 8 pounds 7 5 kg 16 5 pounds Specifications and external appearance are subject to change without notice 27 12 8 00 1 58 3139 115 20561 Maintenance Cleaning the Cabinet Cleaning the Heads and the Tape Paths e Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild To ensure good recording and playback quality detergent solution Do not use a solution clean the heads A the capstan s containing alcohol spirits ammonia or abrasives pressure roller s after every 50 hours of tape operation Cleaning Discs Use a cotton swab slightly moistened with When a disc becomes dirty clean it with a cleaning cloth Wipe the disc from the center out Do not wipe in a circular motion Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner commercially available cleaners or antistatic spray intended for analog records cleaning fluid or alcohol You also can clean the
5. occurs The clock if it is set will be shown in Standby During clock setting if no button is pressed mode within 90 seconds the system will exit clock setting e To view the clock in any source mode mode automatically CD or TUNER for example O Press CLOCK TIMER or CLOCK on the Timer Setting remote control The system can switch on to CD TUNER or gt The clock will be displayed for a few seconds TAPE 2 mode automatically at a preset time If the clock has not been set will be serving as an alarm to wake you up displayed IMPORTANT Before setting the timer ensure that the Clock Setting clock is set correctly The clock can be set in either 12 hour or The timer will always be switched 24 hour mode 12 00 or 00 00 for after it has been set example 1 Press CLOCK TIMER twice 2 Press PROG on the system repeatedly to select clock mode gt If 12 hour mode is selected start flashing gt f 24 hour mode is selected flashing 3 Press or PP on the system repeatedly to set the hour 4 Press 14 or on the system repeatedly to set the minute UG will start The timer will not start if a recording is in progress The volume of the timer will increase gradually from the minimum level until it reaches the last tuned volume level ic 00 will 1 Press and hold CLOCK TIMER for more than two seconds to select timer mode lt
6. 5 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 6 Clean only with a damp cloth The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer 7 Install in accordance with the manufacturer s 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 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 lt polarized or grounding type plug AC Polarized Plug pg 001 030 C500 C550 37 Eng 4 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 Use only with a cart
7. 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 AN determined that this product LON meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency for model FW C550 only Supplied accessories Remote control Batteries two 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 sys
8. Recording Press TAPE TAPE 1 2 to select TAPE 2 Load a recordable tape into tape deck 2 with full spool to the left Prepare the source to be recorded CD load the disc s TUNER tune to the desired radio station TAPE load the prerecorded tape into tape deck 1 with the full spool to the left AUX connect external equipment When recording is in progress starts flashing It is not possible to listen to another source except for dubbing tapes It is not possible to activate the timer function One Touch Recording Press CD TUNER or AUX to select the source Start playback of the selected source Press REC to start recording To stop recording Press Note One Touch Recording is not possible in TAPE mode SELECT SOURCE will be displayed CD Synchro Recording Press CD 1 2 3 to select the disc Press Mi or Pl to select the desired track to start recording You can program the tracks in the order you want them to be recorded refer to CD Operation Programming the disc tracks Press REC to start recording gt The disc will start playback automatically To select another track during recording Press PAUSE to interrupt recording Press M or Pl to select the desired track Press PLAY to resume recording To stop recording Press BM gt Recording and disc playback will stop simultaneously Dubbing Tapes Load the prerecorded tape in tape deck 1 Yo
9. To erase the entire program Press once when playback is stopped or twice during playback gt PROGRAM CLEARED will be displayed gt PROG will disappear from the display 12 8 00 1 58 3139 115 20561 Note The program will be erased when the system is disconnected from the power supply or when the disc tray is opened Repeat The current track a disc all available discs or all programmed tracks can be played repeatedly Press REPEAT on the remote control repeatedly to select various repeat modes In normal playback TRACK to repeat the current track DI5L to repeat the entire disc ALL DISC to repeat all available discs appears on the display In program playback gt TRACK to repeat the curren programmed track PROGRAM to repeat all programmed tracks O and PROG will appear on the display The selected track disc s program will now be played repeatedly until you press To resume normal playback press REPEAT until the OF F mode is displayed gt RPT O will disappear from the display Note Selecting SHUFFLE during repeat playback will cancel all repeat modes Shuffle All the available discs and their tracks or all the programmed tracks can be played in random order Press SHUFFLE on the remote control gt SHUFFLE and SHUFF Q will appear on the display The discs and the tracks
10. for 5 seconds To turn ON DEMO STOP Press amp HOLD button for seconds Follow instructions in the display Press PEAY Plug in the unit ACTIVER DEMO STOP Maintenez enfonc le bouton pendant 5 secondes Suivez les instructions Branchez le syst me sur l afficheur ACTIVARLO DEMO STOP DEMO STOP Mantenga apretado el bot n Mantenga apretado el bot n durante 5 segundos durante 5 segundos Siga las instrucciones en la pantalla Pulse PLAY Conecte la unidad pg 001 030 C500 C550 37 Eng Read this first Congratulations on your purchase of this Philips product Everything you need to get started is in this box If you have any problems Philips Representatives can help you get the most from your new product by explaining vf Hookup A FirstTime Setup Feature Operation Do not attempt to return this product to the store For Fast Help Call Us First 1 800 531 0039 Thank you for making Philips part of your home Lisez d abord ceci Nous vous f licitons pour l achat de cet appareil Philips Tout ce dont vous avez besoin pour sa mise en service se trouve dans cet emballage Si vous avez le moindre probl me les repr sentants de Philips peuvent vous aider tirer enti re satisfaction de votre nouvel achat en vous expliquant W Les connexions W La premi re installation Y L utilisation des fonctions Ne cherchez pasa retourner
11. heads by playing a cleaning tape once Cleaning the disc lens After prolonged use dirt or dust may accumulate Demagnetizing the heads at the disc lens To ensure good playback quality Use a demagnetizing tape available at your clean the disc lens with Philips CD Lens Cleaner dealer or any commercially available cleaner Follow the instructions supplied with the cleaner 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 consult your dealer or service center Problem Solution CD OPERATION NG DISC is displayed Insert a disc Check if the disc is inserted upside down Wait until the moisture condensation at the lens has cleared Replace or clean the disc see Maintenance DISC NOT FINALIZED is displayed Use a finalized CD R W or CD R 28 pg 001 030 C500 C550 37 Eng 28 12 8 00 1 58 3139 115 20561 pg 001 030 C500 C550 37 Eng 29 RADIO RECEPTION Troubleshooting Radio reception is poor Ifthe signal is too weak adjust the antenna or connect an external antenna for better reception Increase the distanc
12. stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When 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 e Install all batteries correctly and as marked on the unit Do not mix batteries old and new carbon and alkaline etc Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long time EL 6475 E001 00 8 12 8 00 1 58 3139 115 20561 EET English 7 n e o Fran ais 33 c a LL Espa ol 59 Canada dl 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 e Departm
13. the desired sound feature DSC VAC delete the preset radio or DBB station CONTROL f o stop playback or recording to select the desired sound effect for the selected sound feature reset tape counter number on the system only to activate DSC ases DIGITAL ROCK POP NEWAGE deactivate the demonstration CLASSIC or ELECTRIC for CLOCK on the system only to exit clock VAC HALL CONCERT CINEMA setting or cancel timer DISCO ARCADE or CYBER for PLUG amp PLAY on the system only to exit DBB BEAT PUNCH or BLAST plug amp play mode 3 INCREDIBLE SURROUND IS PREV PRESET NEXT 14 Pl to activate or deactivate the surround sound for skip to the beginning of the effect current previous or next track MAX SOUND MAX ON OFF for TUNER select a preset radio station to activate or deactivate the optimal mix of for CLOCK on the system only to set the various sound features minute 5 DISPLAY to open the tape deck door to select different screen display mode NORMAL MODE 1 MODE 2 or MODE 3 11 pg 001 030 C500 C550 37 Eng 11 12 8 00 1 58 3139 115 20561 e Controls 2 PROG PROGRAM for CD sus to program disc tracks for TUNER for CLOCK on the system only to select 12 or 24 hour clock mode 23 CLOCK TIMER to view the clock se
14. 12 00 or 00 00 or the last timer setting will start flashing gt TIMER C will start flashing gt The selected source will be lighted while 5 Press CLOCK TIMER again to store the other available sources are flashing setting gt The clock will start working pg 001 030 C500 C550 37 Eng 25 25 12 8 00 1 58 3139 115 20561 Clock Timer Press CD TUNER or TAPE to select the desired source Make sure the music source has been prepared CD Load the disc s lo start from a specific track make a program refer to CD Operation Programming the disc tracks TUNER tune to the desired radio station TAPE load the prerecorded tape into tape deck 2 Press 44 or gt gt on the system repeatedly to set the hour for the timer to start Press I or Pl on the system repeatedly to set the minute for the timer to start Press CLOCK TIMER to store the start time 3 TIMER ON will be displayed and followed by the set timer 4 X XX and then the selected source gt TIMER 2 will remain on the display At the preset time the selected source will play To exit without storing the setting Press Mon the system Notes If the selected source CD or TAPE is not available when preset timer is reached TUNER will be selected automatically During timer setting if no button is pressed within 90 seconds the system will exit timer setting mode automatically To dea
15. 500 C550 37 Eng 10 e Optional Connection The optional eguipment 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 RO6 or AA into the remote control with the correct polarity as indicated by the and symbols inside the battery compartment 2 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 12 8 00 1 58 3139 115 20561 e Controls main system s illustration on page 3 Controls on the system and TAPE DECK 2 remote control 0 TAPE DECK 1 SOURCE to select the following 1 ECO POWER CD CD 1 2 3 to switch the system on or to Eco Power to select disc tray 1 2 or 3 Standby mode for model FW C550 only TUNER
16. 550 37 Eng 27 AMPLIFIER Output power FW C550 240W total power sit 2 x 120 W RMS 2 x 100 W FTC FW CS OOit 120W total power 2 x 60 W RMS 2 x 50W Signal to noise gt 75 dBA Frequency response 40 20000 Hz 3 dB Input sensitivity AUX In CDR DVD In 500 mV 1V Output Speakers attt gt 60 Headphones s 32 Q 1000 Q 1 6 Q 60 Hz 12 5 kHz 10 THD CD PLAYER Number of programmable tracks 40 Frequency response 20 20000 Hz Signal to noise ratio gt 76 dBA Channel separation gt 79 dB 1 kHz Total harmonic distortion lt 0 02 1 kHz TUNER FM wave range AM wave range 87 5 108 MHz 530 1700 kHz Number of presets usina talas 40 Antenna 300 Q dipole wire Lupe Loop antenna TAPE PLAYER Frequency response CrO tape type II 60 15000 Hz 5 dB Normal tape type 60 15000 Hz 5 dB Signal to noise ratio Cro tape type II 2 50 dBA Normal tape type 2 47 dBA Wow and flutter esses lt 0 4 DIN Specifications SPEAKERS Front left right FW C550 System Impedance Woofer Tweeter Polydome Tweeter isis radinan anteni 2 1 Dimensions w x h x d 240 x 310 x 315 mm 9 45 12 20 12 40 inch 4 5 kg each 9 90 pounds each 3 way Bass reflex
17. C AMPLIFICATION O 00 O SHUFFLE 4 B oo PROGRAM A PHILIPS 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 into each tray Discs for Playback This system can playback all digital audio CD finalized digital audio CD Recordable CDR discs and finalized digital audio CD Rewritable CDRW discs aise dist DIGITAL 3l DIGITAL 6 DIGITAL 6 4 ReWritable e Loading Discs Press CD to select CD mode Press OPEN CLOSE to open the disc tray Load up to two discs on the individual disc trays To load the third disc press DISC CHANGE gt The disc tray will rotate until the empty tray is ready for loading Press OPEN CLOSE to close the disc tray gt READING will be displayed The selected disc tray total number of tracks and the playing time will appear on the display 3 A lighted button indicates that a disc is loaded in the disc tray Notes Load the discs with the label side facing up To ensure good system performance wait until the disc tray completely reads the disc s before proceeding 17 12 8 00 1 58 3139 115 20561 CD Operation 18 Disc Playback T
18. If activated will appear on the display and the MAX SOUND button lights up Note gt If deactivated MAX GFF will be displayed g A ae ate When you select VAC Incredible Surround will Note switch on automatically When MAX sound is selected all other sound navigation will switch off automatically DBB Dynamic Bass Boost There are three DBB settings to enhance the DSC Digital Sound Control bass response 9 The DSC feature enables you to adjust the 4 Press DBB system to suit your type of music gt DBB button lights up 2 Adjust the JOG CONTROL or press DBB on the remote control repeatedly to select the desired Dynamic Bass Boost level BEAT 1 Press DSC gt DSC button lights up 2 Adjust the JOG CONTROL or press DSC on the remote control repeatedly to select the desired Digital Sound PUNCH BLAST or DBB OFF Control effect DIGITAL ROCK POR NEWAGE gt If BERT is selected 9 will appear on CLASSIC or ELECTRIC the display gt The selected DSC will be highlighted gt IF PLINLH is selected will appear on DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL the display Eo gt If BL is selected will appear on WES GENEES ERST the display Note gt fia OFF is selected DBB will be For a neutral sound effect select CLASSIC deactivated Note Some discs or tapes might be recorded in high modulation which causes a distort
19. Power Standby mode Press STANDBY ON or 5 on the remote control gt The clock will appear on the display when the system is in Standby mode Switching the system to Eco Power Standby mode 1 Watt for model FW C550 only O Press POWER or press and hold on e the remote control 3 POWER will be displayed then the display screen will go blank e gt The low power ECO POWER LED will be lighted Note Ifyou have not deactivated the demonstration it will resume five seconds after the system switches to Eco Power Standby or Standby mode 14 pg 001 030 C500 C550 37 Eng 14 Power Saving Automatic Standby As a powersaving feature the system will automatically switch to Standby mode if you do not press any buttons within 30 minutes after a disc or tape has stopped playing Display mode There are four different display modes for selection Press DISPLAY repeatedly to select NORMAL MODE 1 MODE 2 or MODE 3 NORMAL All available LEDs will light up and the display screen will have full brightness The VU will be in music mode MODE 1 All available LEDs will light up and the display screen will have full brightness The VU will be in volume mode MODE 2 All available LEDs will light up and the display screen will be at half brightness The VU will be in music mode MODE 3 The display screen will be at half brightness The VU
20. and all LEDs will be off Volume Control Adjust VOLUME to increase turn knob clockwise or press VOLUME or decrease turn knob counter clockwise or press VOLUME the sound level To listen through the headphones Connect the headphones plug to the 4 socket at the front of the system gt The speakers will be muted To switch off the volume temporarily Press MUTE on the remote control gt Playback will continue without sound and MUTE will be displayed To restore the volume press MUTE again or increase the VOLUME level 12 8 00 1 58 3139 115 20561 MI MEA l l Basic Functions Sound Navigation VAC Virtual Ambience Control The VAC feature enables you to adjust the For optimal sound listening select only one system to select a type of environment of the following navigation sound controls at a time MAX sound DSC or VAC 1 Press VAC gt VAC button lights up MAX Sound 2 Adjust the JOG CONTROL or press VAC on the remote control repeatedly to select the desired Virtual Ambience Control effect HALL CONCERT CINEMA DISCO ARCADE or CYBER gt The selected VAC will be highlighted MAX sound provides the best mixture of various sound features DSC VAC DBB for example O Press MAX SOUND or ON OFF on the remote control repeatedly to activate 7 VIRTUAL AMBIENCE CONTROL deactivate the optimal sound 5 IED E gt
21. ay gt The radio frequency remain on the display gt The preset numbers of all other preset radio stations in the band with higher numbers are now decreased by one Repeat steps 1 2 to erase other preset radio stations For Recording please refer to Tape Operation Recording External Sources If the sound from the external source is distorted select CDR DVD mode for listening Notes You are advised not to listen to and record from the same source simultaneously All the navigation sound control features DSC or VAC for example are available for selection Refer to the operating instructions for the connected equipment for details For Recording please refer to Tape Operation Recording 21 12 8 00 1 58 3139 115 20561 gt Tape Operation Recording FW MINI HIFI SYSTEM MAX BASS DYNAMIC AMPLIFICATION CONTROL DAC MAX BASS PORT Zn VOLUME MUTE TUNER TAPE 1 2 AUX C 0080 O O y D CD e sl ii PAUSI Y O O O g 0 pe TAPE 1 IMPORTANT Before playing a tape check and tighten slack tape with a pencil Slack tape may get jammed or may burst in the mechanism C 120 tape is extremely thin and is easily deformed or damaged It is not recommended for use in this system Store the tapes at room temperature and do not put them too c
22. ce produit au magasin Pour une assistance rapide appelez nous d abord 1 800 531 0039 Nous vous remercions d avoir fait entrer Philips dans votre maison iAntes de todo lea esto Se le felicita por su compra de este producto Philips Esta caja contiene todo lo que necesita para empezar Si tiene alg n problema los representantes de Philips pueden ayudarle a obtener el m ximo rendimiento de su producto explic ndole lo siguiente WM La conexi n La primera configuraci n W La utilizaci n de las funciones No intente devolver este producto a la tienda jPara obtener ayuda r pida antes de todo ll menos 1 800 531 0039 iGracias por hacer que Philips forme parte de su hogar 12 8 00 1 58 3139 115 20561 pg 001 030 C500 C550 37 Eng 7 Contents General Information External Sources Environmental Information 8 Listening to External Sources 21 Acknowledgement Supplied Accessories Safety Information Preparations Rear Connections sse 9 10 Optional Connection sss 10 Inserting batteries into the remote Contro PrE ERNE E ANAK AKAN 10 Controls Controls on the system and remote 11 12 Basic Functions Plug and Play ree aran Demonstration mode Switching the system on zi Switching the system
23. ctivate the TIMER Press TIMER ON OFF on the remote control gt The display will show CANCEL and TIMER 4 will disappear from the display To activate the TIMER Press TIMER ON OFF on the remote control gt The last set timer information will be shown for a few seconds and TIMER will appear on the display 2 pg 001 030 C500 C550 37 Eng 26 Sleep Timer Setting The sleep timer enables the system to switch to Standby mode automatically at a preset time Press SLEEP on the remote control repeatedly to select a preset time gt The selections are as follows time in minutes Bol NG uus gt SLEEP XX or OFF will be displayed XX is the time in minutes When you reach the desired length of time stop pressing the SLEEP button gt SLEEP will appear on the display except for mode gt The Sleep Timer is now set Before the system switches to standby mode a countdown of 10 seconds will be displayed SLEEP JH SLEEP SI e P SLEEP While SLEEP mode is activated To check the remaining length of time Press SLEEP once To change the preset sleep timer Press SLEEP twice gt The display will show the remaining time followed by the sequence of sleep timer options To deactivate the Sleep Timer Press SLEEP repeatedly until OF F is displayed or press the STANDBY ON button 12 8 00 1 58 3139 115 20561 MEA pg 001 030 C500 C
24. e between the Mini HiFi System and your TV orVCR TAPE OPERATION RECORDING Recording or playback cannot be made Clean deck parts see Maintenance Use only NORMAL IEC 1 or IEC type Cr0 tape Apply a piece of adhesive tape over the missing tab space The tape deck door cannot open Remove and reconnect the AC power plug and switch on the system again GENERAL The system does not react when buttons are pressed Remove and reconnect the AC power plug and switch on the system again Sound cannot be heard or is of poor quality Agjust the volume Disconnect the headphones Check that the speakers are connected correctly Check if the stripped speaker wire is clamped The left and right sound outputs are reversed Check the speaker connections and location The remote control does not function properly Select the source CD or TUNER for example before pressing the function button gt 18 Pl Reduce the distance between the remote control and the system nsert the batteries with their polarities signs aligned as indicated Replace the batteries Point the remote control in the direction of the system s IR sensor The timer is not working Set the clock correctly Press TIMER ON OFF to switch on the timer f recording is in progress stop recording Not all lighted buttons are showing light Press DISPLAY to select NORMAL or MODE 1 dis
25. ent of Communications Fran ais Cet appareil num rique n emet pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de Class B prescrites dans le R glement sur le Brouillage CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure or other unsafe Radio lectrique dict par le Minist re operation des Communications du Canada L utilisation des commandes ou This warning label is located on the rearside r glages ou le non respect des and inside this laser product proc dures ci incluses peuvent se CAUTION traduire par une exposition LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN DO STARE INTO BEAM dangereuse l irradiation INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN DANGER DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM VARO AVATTAESSA JA SUOJALUKITUS OHITETTAESSA OLET _ ALTTIINANAKYMATTOMAALLE LASERSATEILYLLE ALA KATSO SATEESEEN ATENCI N VARNING OSYNUG LASERSTRALNING NAR DENNA DEL R PPNAD _ uso de mando o ajustes la SPARREN AR URKOPPLAD BETRAKTA 6 or ejecucci n de m todos que no sean DANGER Invisible laser radiation when open los aqu descritos puede ocasionar peligro de exposici n a radiaci n pg 001 030 C500 C550 37 Eng 5 12 8 00 1 58 3139 115 20561 B DEMO MODE To turn OFF DEMO STOP Press amp HOLD button
26. he 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 Fix the claw the power switched on Sith doe i ANTENNA 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 e Position the antenna as far as possible from a TV VCR or other radiation source pg 001 030 C500 C550 37 Eng 9 12 8 00 1 58 3139 115 20561 Preparations FM Antenna For better FM stereo reception connect an outdoor FM antenna to the FM terminal C Speakers Connection 10 Front Speakers Connect the speaker wires to the SPEAKERS FRONT terminals right speaker to and left speaker to L colored marked wire to and black unmarked wire to a 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 pg 001 030 C
27. hose radio stations that had been stored in one of the preset will not be restored again to another preset number Press and hold PROG until SUT appears on the display gt PROG will start flashing gt The system will start searching for all radio stations on the FM band and then the AM band gt All available radio stations with sufficient signal strength will be stored automatically gt The system will stop searching when all the available radio stations are stored or when the memory for 40 preset radio stations is used gt The last preset radio station will then be played when completed MAX BASS DYNAMIC AMPLIFICATION e gt lt OMe GD es 2 0 EN To stop storing the automatic preset Press PROG or on the system Note If no preset number is selected automatic preset will begin from preset 1 and all your former presets will be overridden Manual Preset Programming Press TUNER FM AM repeatedly to select the desired waveband FM or AM Press PROG gt PROG will start flashing gt The next available preset number will be displayed for selection Press and hold 44 or gt gt until the frequency indication starts to change then release gt The display will show SEARCH until a radio station with sufficient signal strength is found To store the radio station to another preset number Press 18 or Pl to select the desired p
28. ion at high volume If this occurs deactivate DBB or reduce the volume 15 pg 001 030 C500 C550 37 Eng 15 12 8 00 1 58 PM 3139 115 20561 Basic Functions Automatic DSC DBB VAC DBB selection The best DBB setting is generated automatically for each DSC orVAC selection You can manually select the DBB setting that best suits your listening environment Incredible Surround The Incredible Surround magnifies the virtual distance between the front speakers for an incredibly wide enveloping stereo effect O Press INCREDIBLE SURROUND IS on the remote control repeatedly to activate deactivate the surround sound effect gt f activated will appear on the display and the INCREDIBLE SURROUND button lights up gt If deactivated 15 OFF will be displayed 16 pg 001 030 C500 C550 37 Eng 16 12 8 00 1 58 3139 115 20561 MI EME Bg pg 001 030 C500 C550 37 Eng 17 CD Operation brem MUSIC LEVEL VOLUME pisc2 pisc3 2 N O CDI TUNER AUK COR C 200 m aee PHILIPS wenangan m JE 666 Fw MINI HIFI SYSTEM SEAY N suso PAUSE TIMER ON OFF P V A 9 CONTROL DAC lt MAX BASS PORT BASS DYNAMI
29. lose to a magnetic field for example a transformer TV or speaker on 22 pg 001 030 C500 C550 37 Eng 22 dl e MAK ON OFF PHILIPS w TAPE2 Tape Playback Press to open the tape deck door Insert a recorded tape and close the tape door Load the tape with the open side down and the full spool to the left Press TAPE TAPE 1 2 repeatedly to select tape deck 1 or tape deck 2 gt The selected tape deck number is displayed Press PLAY P to start playback To stop playback Press BM 12 8 00 1 58 3139 115 20561 Tape Operation Recording To change the playback mode General Information on O Press AUTO REPLAY repeatedly to select the Recording different playback modes gt AUTO REPLAY 2 or ONCE will O For recording use only tape of IEC type appear on the display normal tape or IEC type CrO O The recording level is set automatically regardless of the position of the Volume VAC DSC and so forth O The tape is secured at both ends with leader tape At the beginning and end of the tape nothing will be recorded for six to seven seconds O To prevent accidental recording break out the tab on the left shoulder of the tape side you want to protect AUTO REPLAY the tape will rewind automatically at the end of playback and replay again It will replay up to a maximum of 20 times until you press ONCE
30. material in case you need to return your product BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE Please check your owner s manual before requesting service Adjustments of the controls discussed there may save you a service call 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 1 800 363 7278 English 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 the model and serial numbers f
31. n our uncompromising commitment to All of this is our way of saying welcome and thanks for investing in a Philips P S Remember to get the most from your Philips product you must return your Warranty Registration Card within 10 days So please So complete and return the Warranty Registration Card enclosed with your purchase at once And take advantage of these important benefits Owner Confirmation Your completed Warranty Registration Card serves as verification of ownership in the event of product theft or loss Model Registration Returning your Warranty Registration Card right away guarantees you ll receive all the information and special offers which you qualify for as the owner of your model Know these sajfety symbols 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 This bolt of lighting 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 The exclamation point calls attention features for which you should read the enclosed literature closely to prevent operating and maintenance problems WARN NG TO PREVENT FIRE SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION p
32. n playback is stopped Up to 40 tracks can be stored in the memory in any order Load the desired discs on the disc tray refer to Loading Discs Press PROG to start programming gt PROG will start flashing Press CD CD 1 2 3 or DISC 1 2 3 button to select a disc Press or Pl repeatedly to select the desired track Press PROG to store the track Repeat steps 3 5 to store other discs and racks Press PLAY P to start program playback PLAY PROGRAM will be displayed To end programming without starting playback pres once gt The total number of tracks programmed and he total playing time will appear on the display Notes If the total playing time is more than 55 5 3 or if one of the programmed tracks has a number greater than 30 then will appear on the display instead of the total playing time If you attempt to program more than 40 tracks PROGRAM FULL will be displayed If you press any of the DISC DIRECT PLAY buttons the system will playback the selected disc or track and the stored program will be ignored temporarily The PROG symbol also will disappear temporarily from the display It will reappear when playback of the selected disc ends During programming if no button is pressed within 20 seconds the system will exit the Program mode automatically To review the program Stop playback and press or repeatedly To exit review mode press
33. o playback all discs on the disc tray Press PLAY gt gt All the available discs will playback once then stop gt During playback the selected disc tray track number and elapsed playing time of the current track will appear on the display To playback one disc only Press the DISC DIRECT PLAY button DISC 1 DISC 2 or DISC 3 gt The selected disc will playback once then stop To interrupt playback Press PAUSE To resume playback press PLAY P again To stop playback Press BM To search for a particular passage during playback Press and hold 44 or gt and release it when the desired passage is located hb oU N gt During searching the volume will be reduced To select a desired track Press or Pl repeatedly until the desired track appears on the display If playback is stopped press PLAY P to start playback Note In Shuffle mode pressing Id will cause the player to skip only to the beginning of the current track To skip to the beginning of the current track during playback Press 1 once To replace discs during playback Press DISC CHANGE To change the inner disc press DISC CHANGE again gt DISC CHANGE will be displayed and the disc will stop playing 3 The disc tray will close to retrieve the inner disc then reopen with the inner disc accessible pg 001 030 C500 C550 37 Eng 18 e Programming the disc tracks Programming tracks is possible whe
34. ode The system has a demonstration mode that shows the various features offered by the system To activate the demonstration In Standby mode press and hold DEMO STOP on the system until L MU DN is displayed gt The demonstration will begin To deactivate the demonstration Press and hold DEMO STOP the system until DEMO OFF is displayed gt The system will switch to Standby mode Note Even if you remove the AC power cord and reconnect it to the wall socket the demonstration will remain off until you activate it again 13 12 8 00 1 58 3139 115 20561 Basic Functions Switching the system on In Standby Demonstration mode O Press STANDBY ON gt The system will switch to the last selected source O Press CD TUNER TAPE AUX or CD 123 TUNER TAPE 1 2 or AUX CDR on the remote control gt The system will switch to the selected source O Press any one of the DISC DIRECT PLAY buttons or OPEN lt CLOSE gt The system will switch to CD mode In Eco Power Standby mode for model FW C550 only O Press POWER gt The system will switch to the last selected source O Press CD 123 TUNER 1 2 or AUX CDR on the remote control gt The system will switch to the selected source Switching the system to Standby e mode In Demonstration mode O Press and hold DEMO STOP on the system In any other source mode except Eco
35. on the system HU TO INSTALL PRESS PLAY will be displayed Press PLAY P on the system to start installation INSTALL will be displayed and followed by TUNER and then AUTO gt PROG will start flashing gt The system will search for all radio stations on the FM band then the AM band gt All available radio stations with sufficient signal strength will be stored automatically gt The system will stop searching when all the available radio stations are stored or when the memory for 40 preset radio stations is used gt The last preset radio station will play when Plug and Play is completed To reinstall Plug and Play In Standby or Demonstration mode press and hold PLAY on the system until HU TU INSTALL PRESS PLAY is displayed Press PLAY P again to start installation gt All previously stored radio stations will be replaced pg 001 030 C500 C550 37 Eng 13 To exit without storing the Plug and Play Press on the system Notes When the power is turned on the disc tray may open and close to initialize the system If you do not complete Plug and Play installation Plug and Play will be reinitiated the next time you turn on the power If no stereo frequency is detected during Plug and Play ANTENNA will be displayed During Plug and Play if no button is pressed within 15 seconds the system will exit Plug and Play mode automatically Demonstration m
36. ound on the product below 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 Service Solutions Group P O Box 2976 Longview Texas 75606 USA 903 242 4800 EL4965E006 MAC 4110 12 98 30 e 12 8 00 1 58 3139 115 20561
37. part replacement because of misuse accident unauthorized repair or other cause not within the control of Philips Consumer Electronics Company 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 Consumer Electronics Company In countries where Philips Consumer Electronics Company 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
38. play mode The Clock Timer setting is erased Power has been interrupted or the power cord has been disconnected Reset the clock timer The system displays features automatically and buttons start flashing Press and hold DEMO STOP Mon the system o switch off the demonstration 29 12 8 00 1 58 3139 115 20561 LIMITED WARRANTY AUDIO SYSTEM One Year Free Labor pg 001 030 C500 C550 37 Eng 30 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
39. reset number Press PROG again to store the radio station gt PROG will disappear from the display Repeat steps 2 4 to store other preset radio stations Tuning to a weak radio station Press 44 or gt gt briefly and repeatedly until the optimal reception is found To stop storing the manual preset Press on the system 12 8 00 1 58 3139 115 20561 Notes If you attempt to store more than 40 preset radio stations PROGRAM FULL will be displayed During programming if no button is pressed within 20 seconds the system will exit the Program mode automatically Tuning to Preset Radio Stations Once you ve preset the radio stations press or Pl to select the desired preset number gt The preset number radio frequency and waveband will appear on the display STANDBY ON HA Corot one max ass PORT Listening to External Sources Connect the audio out terminals of the external equipment TV VCR Laser Disc player DVD player or CD Recorder to the AUX CDR IN terminals of your system Press AUX CDR DVD repeatedly to select CDR DVD mode or normal AUX mode gt D or AUX will be displayed pg 001 030 C500 C550 37 Eng 21 Radio Reception Erasing a Preset Radio Station Press Pl to select the preset radio station to be erased Press and hold the system until PRESET appears on the displ
40. revent 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 LI PS Visit our World Wide Web Site at http www philipsusa com pg 001 030 C500 C550 37 Eng A 12 8 00 1 58 3139 115 20561 3 DISC DIRECT PLAY gt E 4 a 9 amp CO amp 5 QC pg 001 030 C500 C550 37 Eng 8 12 8 00 1 58 PM 3139 115 20561 B 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 ok Read these instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated 2 Keep these instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 3 Heed all warnings All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to 4 Follow all instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed
41. t the clock or set the timer MUTE to interrupt or resume sound reproduction 5 SLEEP to activate deactivate or set the sleep timer REPEAT to playback track s disc s program repeatedly Q7 SHUFFLE to playback all available discs and their tracks program in random order TIMER ON OFF to activate or deactivate the timer CLOCK to view the clock display O to switch the system to Standby mode to switch the system to Eco Power Standby mode for model FW C550 only Notes for remote control First select the source you wish to control by pressing one of the source select keys on the remote control CD 123 or TUNER for example Then select the desired function 14 P for example 12 program preset radio stations 0006880 9G pg 001 030 C500 C550 37 Eng 12 Sn OA wA JSHUFFLE 4 PROGRAM gt D mm MAX ON OFF PHILIPS 12 8 00 1 58 3139 115 20561 ES Basic Functions FW MINI HIFI SYSTEM MAX BASS DYNAMIC AMPLIFICATION CONTROL DAC BASS PORT TAS A E 5 N CDYZ TUNER TAPE 1 2 AUXICOR IMPORTANT Before you operate the system complete the preparation procedures Plug and Play Plug and Play allows you to store all available radio stations automatically If Plug and Play has not been installed When you turn
42. tem 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 parts of the set contain self lubricating 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 12 8 00 1 58 3139 115 20561 Preparations GA AM loop antenna T FM wire antenna gt speaker speaker right left li 4 P AC power cord Q e Rear Connections Antennas Connection Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM antenna to the respective terminals Adjust the position of the antenna for optimal reception The type plate is located at the rear of the system Power AM Antenna Before connecting the AC power cord to t
43. to Standby mode 14 Switching the system to Eco Power Standby mode sisisi Power Saving Automatic Standby Display mode ssssssaasrssii sisa innana ananing nana Volume Control sete Sound Navigation sss CD Operation Discs for Playback sss 17 Loading Discs Disc Playback da Programming the disc tracks 18 19 Repeat 19 Shuffle 19 Radio Reception Storing Preset Radio Stations Tuning to Preset Radio Stations Erasing a Preset Radio Station Tape Operation Recording Tape Playback treten 2223 General Information on Recording 23 Preparation for Recording 24 One Touch Recording CD Synchro Recording Dubbing Clock Timer View Clock Clock Setting 25 Timer Setting Sleep Timer Setting sss 26 Specifications 27 28 Troubleshooting 28 29 7 12 8 00 1 58 3139 115 20561 pg 001 030 C500 C550 37 Eng 8 General Information This system complies with the FCC rules Part 15 and with 21 CFR 1040 10 Operation is subject to the following two
44. u can set the tape to the desired passage where recording will start Press DUBBING gt Playing and recording will start simultaneously gt DUE 000 will be displayed Dubbing of tapes is possible on one side of the tape only To continue record on the reverse side at the end of side A flip the tapes to side B and repeat the procedure To stop dubbing Press Notes Dubbing of tapes is possible only from tape deck 1 to tape deck 2 To ensure good dubbing use tapes of the same length You can listen to another source while dubbing 12 8 00 1 58 3139 115 20561 ES Clock Timer FW MINI HIFI SYSTEM ET Wis e _ Sy STANDBY ON J 2 O om u N mdr TA a ale Cum wl it Y OO wey iman um rr THEN um OOO um ED Teno QC 2 OU M SLEEP PAUSE TIMER ON OFF Di p F 90 Go OD de MAK BASS DYNAMIC AMPUFICATON L O I ohare IMPORTANT To exit without storing the setting When in Eco Power Standby mode for Press the system model FW C550 only it is not possible to operate clock or timer function Notes The clock setting will be cancelled when the View Clock power cord is disconnected or if a power failure
45. will be played in random order until you press Bl To resume normal playback press SHUFFLE again gt SHUFF will disappear from the display pg 001 030 C500 C550 37 Eng 19 e CD Operation When REPEAT is selected during shuffling In normal shuffled playback 3 TRACK and HLL B15C repeat modes are available for selection gt RPT and SHUFF Q will appear on the display In program shuffled playback 3 TRACK or PROGRAM repeat modes are available for selection gt RPT SHUFF and PROG will appear on the display For Recording please refer to Tape Operation Recording 19 12 8 00 1 58 3139 115 20561 NE e pg 001 030 C500 C550 37 Eng 20 Radio Reception 20 FW MINI HIFI SYSTEM STANDBY ON VOLUME BD El PAUSE CONTROL DAC BASS PORT Storing Preset Radio Stations You can store up to 40 preset radio stations in he memory Automatic Preset Programming Plug and Play setting refer to Basic Functions Plug and OR Press TUNER to select TUNER mode gt TUNER will be displayed A few seconds ater the current radio frequency will be displayed gt f a FM station is received in stereo will appear on the display To begin automatic preset from a desired preset number Press or Pl to select the desired preset number gt For t
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