Philips FW-C3 User manual

3 CD Changer with 60WattsTotal Power
and 4-Speaker Surround Sound System
• 2 x 30Watts RMS Stereo
• 4-Speaker Surround Sound System
• Digital Sound Control via jog control (optimal,jazz,rock,techno)
• Dynamic Bass Boost
• 2-Way Bass Reflex Speaker System with Detachable Grilles
• CD-Rewritable Compatible
• 40-Track CD Random Program
• AM/FM Stereo DigitalTuning with 40 Presets
• DualTape Deck
• OneTouch CD Synchro Recording
• Subwoofer Ready
• Easy set for Radio
• Bedroom Clock withWake-up Alarm & Sleep-timer
• MultiColor FTD Display with Display Dimmer
• 24-Button Remote Control
• 4-Color Packaging
FW-C3
Mini Hi-Fi System
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Sound Enhancement
2 x 30Watts RMS Stereo
30 watts continuous RMS power output per channel, at 6
Ohms, from 120Hz-15kHz, with no more than 10%Total
Harmonic Distortion (THD).
4-Speaker Surround Sound System
Delivers the full, three-dimensional effect of a live
performance from music and movies.The front left and
right speakers fill the room with all the music's detail and
directional sound, producing the "wall of sound". Both the
rear left and right surround speakers add the ambient
reflected sound with echoes and delay for a more life-like
audio experience.
Digital Sound Control via jog control
(Optimal,Jazz, Rock, Techno)
Digital sound control (or DSC) offers different sound
settings tailored for specific musical styles.
Dynamic Bass Boost
Boosting bass response as much as 8 decibels (nearly 3
times more than normal) Dynamic Bass Boost yeilds full,
rich tonal quality at all volume levels.
2-Way Bass Reflex Speaker System
Equipped with one 5 1/2" woofer and one 2 1/2"tweeter,
2-way enclosures feature a wider range of frequency
response for greater listening pleasure and bass reflex
enclosures for deep,rich bass response.
AM/FM Stereo DigitalTuner
State-of-the-art precision tuning system insures precise,
accurate station selection every time, along with the
greatest performance and reliability available.
Subwoofer Ready
Affords easy access to greater dimensions in sound with
output signals available for connection to a subwoofer.
Bitcheck Digital-to-Analog Conversion
Employs dynamic element matching to eliminate
deviations in bit current to eliminate crossover distortion
and supply extremely high linearity in audio reproduction.
Design
Design Concept
The linear theme, reflecting future design trends, and
distinct control clusters combine to create a modern and
functional design.The elements of quality, robustness and
power are manifested through the rich metallic finishings
and dramatic three dimensional surfacing.
MultiColor FTD Display
This large display is easy to read at any distance with no
distortion or distraction and the multi-color format
makes it easy to recognize different functions at a glance.
Ergonomic Control Layout
Convenient grouping of related functions along with
positive tactile feedback from front-mounted controls
optimize this model for comfort and convenience.
Detachable Cloth Speaker Grilles
Detachable cloth covered grilles protect delicate speaker
components with rich, high-tech styling.
Convenience
3-CD Changer with Motorized Drawer
Multi-disc play capability provides more than three hours
of continuous music.
CD-Rewritable Compatible
The player offers 100% playback guarantee of CD-
Rewritable CD's over the entire lifetime of the player.
Even CD-RW audio recordings on computers can be
used.
24-Button Remote Control
This infrared remote control operates volume +/–, all
CD functions (POWER, NEXT, PREVIOUS, PLAY, STOP,
PAUSE, REPEAT, SHUFFLE, DISC 1, 2, 3, F, G), CD,
AUX,TAPE 1/2, TUNER, DIM, SLEEP, MUTE and sound
enhancement features including Dynamic Bass Boost, and
Digital Sound Control.
Easy Set
Press Standby ‘ON’ for 5 secs to automatically program
40 tuner presets. (FM only)
40-Random Channel Presets
Random memory presets allow pre-programming of up
to 40 AM and FM station frequencies into the tuner
memory.
Auto Store
Automatically stores up to 40 preset FM orAM stations .
40-Track CD Random Program
Store up to 40 of your favorite CD track selections, from
one or multiple discs, to be played back in the order in
which they are programmed anytime you like.
Auto Record Level Control
Micro electronic circuitry constantly monitors the final
audio amplifier stage to insure accurate, distortion-free
recordings every time.
Video/AUX Input
For connection of audio accessory pieces such as a LD
or DVD player,television, or external cassette deck.
Direct Source Selection
Automatically switch to a new source and pause the
current source at the touch of a single button.
Demo Mode
Functions always. Press “STOP” for 5 secs to interrupt
demo mode.
Direct Play Button
Allows you to select and play any CD in the carousel by
touching only one button.
ChangeWhile Play
Flexiblility of changing 2 discs while still listening to the
third disc being played.
One-Touch CD Synchro Recording
One button allows the cassette deck and CD player to
communicate with one another to synchronize the start
of a recording on an analog audio cassette deck with the
start of a CD or a CD program.
Repeat
Repeat your favorite track.
Pause
Interrupts playback of a CD without returning to the
beginning of the disc, so when play resumes, the music
begins exactly where it stopped.
UPC Code:0 37849 89274 9
Product Dimensions:
10.4"W x 12.2"H x 13.4"D (electronics)
8.3"W x 12.2"H x 9.4"D (speakers)
7"W x 3.54"H x 7" (surround speakers)
Package Dimensions:
29.3"W x 16.1"H x 18.7"D
Product weight: 39.7 lbs.
Carton contains: 3CD Changer Mini System, Surround Speakers, Multi-
Function Remote Control, Batteries, Operating instructions, Warranty
information
Printed in Singapore
Date printed : Oct 1999
©1999 Royal Philips Electronics N.V.
All rights reserved.
A Division of Philips Electronics North America Corp.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Shuffle One/All Discs
Plays all selections on a particular disc or multiple discs in
multi-disc players in random order, ignoring the
sequential order in which they were originally recorded.
Next/Previous Skip
This two button feature offers you the opportunity to
skip back to the previous track or skip up to the next
track instantly.
Dual MechanicalTape Deck
Feature full function control via a simple, easy-to-use
mechanical push button assembly.
Continuous Play
Continuous play offers automatic switching from cassette
deck A to cassette deck B providing an uninterrupted,
continuous flow of music in the PLAY mode.
Clock/Timer & Sleep-timer
Set the alarm portion of a built-in digital clock to wake
you to music from your favorite CD or an AM/FM radio
station at any desired time of the day. Sleep timer
settings of 60,45,30 or 15 minutes.
3 Dim Display modes (including nite mode)
2 different display options showing different amounts of
display activity can be selected and 1 nite mode display
which shows minimal display activity and turns most of
the lights off.
Stereo Headphone Jack
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FW-C3
Mini Hi-Fi System