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mini hifi system Toll Free Help Line Ligne d'assistance en service libre Linea de ayuada telefónica sin cargo 800-531-0039 FW545C FW555C...
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’re e n t i t l e d t o. • Once your Philips Magnavox purchase is registered, you’re eligible to receive all the privileges of owning a Philips Magnavox product. Warranty...
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As a member of the Philips Magnavox “family,” you’re enti- tled to protection by one of the most comprehensive war- ranties and outstanding service networks in the industry.
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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 symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock.
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FW545C FW555C INDEX English ...6 Français ...30 Español ...56 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT...
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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 Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.
Note to the Cable TV system installer This reminder is provided to call the Cable TV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. Example of Antenna Grounding as per NEC - National Electrical Code Electric Service Equipment...
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.
CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION General Information General Information ... 9 • The typeplate (which contains the Safety Information ... 9 serial number) is located at the rear of the system. Preparation ... 10 - 11 • Recording is permissible if Controls ... 12 - 13 copyright or other rights of third parties are not infringed.
PREPARATION Rear Connections STANDBY ON CUT OFF FREQUENCY HIGH POWER SUBWOOFER 60Hz 150Hz DIGITAL AUDIO EQUIPMENT AUDIO OUT DIGITAL SUB- WOOFER AUX/CDR IN LINE OUT FM ANTENNA 300 AM ANTENNA MAINS FRONT – – AUDIO IN...
A AM Loop Antenna D Subwoofer Out Connection Connection Connect the optional active subwoofer to the SUBWOOFER OUT terminal. The Connect the supplied loop antenna to the subwoofer reproduces just the low bass AM ANTENNA terminal. Place the AM loop effect (e.g.
CONTROLS DISC CHANGE MINI HIFI SYSTEM STANDBY CLOCK/ TIMER PROG ≤ £ OPEN•CLOSE DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 C H A N G E R PROGRAM SHUFFLE STEREO REPEAT TIMER BACK FRONT NEWS T.A. 60Hz 250Hz 4KHz 8KHz 500Hz 1KHz 2KHz C D 1 •...
9 PROG (PROGRAM) Controls on the system and – to program CD tracks in CD mode or remote control preset radio stations in tuner mode. 0 CLOCK/TIMER 1 STANDBY ON – to view the clock, set the clock or set –...
OPERATING THE SYSTEM MINI HIFI SYSTEM PROGRAM SHUFFLE REPEAT NEWS T.A. 60Hz 250Hz 500Hz 1KHz 2KHz STANDBY CLOCK/ C D 1 • 2 • 3 FM • AM TAPE 1 • 2 TIMER TUNER TAPE PROG SIDE A•B SEARCH • TUNING STOP•CLEAR PLAY PAUSE SOUND NAVIGATION...
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Note: Selecting the Equalizer – In NITE MODE, all lights will be Display switched off and the display brightness You can select the desired equalizer display will be dimmed. for the system. You must not press the DSC or INCREDIBLE SURROUND buttons on the Sound Control system before using the JOG.
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DISC CHANGE DISC 1 DISC 2 MINI HIFI SYSTEM PROGRAM SHUFFLE REPEAT TIMER NEWS T.A. 60Hz 250Hz 500Hz 1KHz STANDBY CLOCK/ TIMER C D 1 • 2 • 3 FM • AM TAPE 1 • 2 TUNER PROG SIDE SEARCH • TUNING STOP•CLEAR PLAY PAUSE SOUND NAVIGATION...
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Selecting a desired track Programming Tracks Selecting a desired track when Programming tracks of a loaded CD is playback is stopped possible when playback is stopped. The 1 Press PREV í or NEXT ë until the display will indicate the total tracks stored desired track appears on the display.
• If you press REPEAT during shuffling, Notes: the current track or all available discs – REPEAT DISC mode is not available will be played repeatedly. ™ “TRACK” or “ALL” will be – You can also repeat shuffling a program. displayed.
TUNER ™ The system will search for every Manual programming available station in the FM waveband 1 Press TUNER (FM•AM). first, then search by the AM 2 Press TUNER (FM•AM) again to select waveband. the desired waveband : FM or AM. ™...
TAPE MINI HIFI SYSTEM PROGRAM SHUFFLE REPEAT TIMER NEWS T.A. 60Hz 250Hz 500Hz 1KHz STANDBY CLOCK/ C D 1 • 2 • 3 FM • AM TAPE 1 • 2 TIMER TUNER PROG SIDE A•B SEARCH • TUNING STOP•CLEAR PLAY PAUSE SOUND NAVIGATION INCREDIBLE SURROUND...
TAPE During playback • Press and hold à or á until the desired passage is located. ™ During searching, the sound is reduced to a low volume. ™ When you release à or á, the tape continues playing. Notes: – During rewinding or fast forwarding of a tape, it is also possible to select another source (e.g.
– You can listen to another source while Dubbing tapes (from tape deck 1 to dubbing. tape deck 2) 1 Press TAPE ( TAPE 1•2 ) to select tape CD Synchro Start Recording deck 2. 2 Load the prerecorded tape into tape 1 Load a blank tape into tape deck 2 and a deck 1 and a blank tape into tape deck disc into a disc tray.
Cleaning the CD lens • After prolonged use, dirt or dust may accumulate at the CD lens. To ensure good playback quality, clean the CD lens with Philips Magnavox CD Lens Cleaner or any commercially available cleaner. Follow the instructions supplied with cleaner.
Warning! Under no circumstances • The CD is badly scratched or dirty. you should try to repair the set yourself ™ Replace or clean CD. as this will invalidate the guarantee. Do not open the set as there is a risk of Radio Reception electric shock.