Philips 3 Cd Changer Manual

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FWC798FWC798Mini Hi-Fi System
Read this manual first!Congratulations on purchasing this Philips product.
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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      1-800-531-0039
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Registration Card
within 10 days
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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
Depar tment 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
Use of controls or adjustments or
performance of procedures other
than herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure or other unsafe
operation.
ATTENTION
Lutilisation des commandes ou
réglages ou le non-respect des
procédures ci-incluses peuvent se
traduire par une exposition
dangereuse à lirradiation.
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.
CAUTION:INVISIBLE
LASER RADIATION
WHEN OPEN. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.
DANGER: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.
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• Once your Philips purchase is registered,
you’re eligible to receive all the privileges
of owning a Philips product.• So complete and return the Warranty
Registration Card enclosed with your
purchase at once, and take advantage
of these important benefits.
Return your Warranty Registration card today to 
ensure you receive all the benefits you’re entitled to.
Warranty
Verification
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 owner-
ship in the event of prod-
uct 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.
t
This “bolt of lightning” indi-
cates uninsulated material
within your unit may cause
an electrical shock. For the safety of
everyone in your household, please do
not remove product covering.
s
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 locat-
ed on the rear of the cabinet. Retain this
information for future reference.
Model No. _______________________
Serial No. ________________________
MAC5097
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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.
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Congratulations on your purchase,
and welcome to the “family!”
Dear Philips product owner:
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 industry.
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 convenient home shopping network.
And most importantly you can count on our uncompromising commitment
to your total satisfaction.
All of this is our way of saying welcome – and thanks for investing in a
Philips product.
Sincerely,
Lawrence J. Blanford
President and Chief Executive Officer
P.S. Remember, to get the most from your Philips product, you
must return your Warranty Registration Card within 10 days.
So please mail it to us right now!
REGISTRATIONNEEDED
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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 a 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 purposeof 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 cordfrom being
walked on or pinched, par ticularly 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 the cart,stand,
tripod, bracket, or table specified
by the manufacturer or sold with
the apparatus. When a car t is
used, use caution when moving
the car t/apparatus combination
to avoid injur y from tip-over.
13 .Unplug this apparatusduring lightning
storms or when unused for long periods of
time.
14 .Refer all servicingto qualified ser vice
personnel. Ser vicing 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 batter y leakage which may result in
bodily injur y or damage to the unit:

Install allbatteries correctly,+and -as
marked on the unit.

Do not mix batteries (oldand newor
carbonand alkaline, etc.).

Remove batteries when the unit will not be
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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English
Français
Español
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Index
Français -------------------------------------------- 36
Español --------------------------------------------- 65
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Contents
General Information
Environmental Information ................................ 9
Acknowledgement ............................................... 9
Supplied Accessories ........................................... 9
Safety Information ................................................ 9
Preparations
Rear Connections ....................................... 10–11
Optional Connections ...................................... 12
Inserting batteries into the remote
control .................................................................. 12
Controls
Controls on the system and remote
control ........................................................... 13–14
Basic Functions
Plug and Play ........................................................ 15
Demonstration mode ........................................ 15
Switching the system on ................................... 16
Switching the system to Standby mode ........ 16
Switching the system to Eco Power
Standby mode ..................................................... 16
Power Saving Automatic Standby .................... 16
Display mode ....................................................... 16
Volume Control .................................................. 16
Sound Navigation ............................................... 17
CD Operation
Discs for Playback .............................................. 18
Loading Discs ...................................................... 18
Disc Playback ....................................................... 19
Programming the disc tracks .................... 19–20
Repeat ................................................................... 20
Shuffle .................................................................... 20
Radio Reception
Storing Preset Radio Stations ................... 21–22
Tuning to Preset Radio Stations ...................... 22
Erasing a Preset Radio Station ........................ 22
Tape Operation/Recording
Tape Playback ............................................... 23–24
General Information on Recording ................ 24
Preparation for Recording ............................... 25
One Touch  Recording ........................................ 25
CD Synchro Recording ..................................... 25
Dubbing Tapes ..................................................... 25
Digital Recording via Digital Out .................... 25
Clock/Timer
View Clock .......................................................... 26
Clock Setting ....................................................... 26
Timer Setting ................................................ 26–27
Sleep Timer  Setting ............................................ 27
External Sources
Listening to External Sources .......................... 28
Maintenance.............................................. 28
Specifications........................................... 29
Troubleshooting............................. 30–31
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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 unnecessar y 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 obser ve the local
regulations regarding the disposal of packaging
materials, exhausted batteries and old
equipment.
Acknowledgement
Energy Star
As an ENERGY STARR
Par tner, Philips has
determined that this product
meets the ENERGY STAR
R
guidelines for energy efficiency.
Supplied accessories
– Remote control
– Batteries (two AA size) for remote control
– AM loop antenna
– FM wire antenna
– AC power cord
– one cinch cable (GN/BU)
– Power booster amplifier package:
– one power booster amplifier
– one pair of speakers
– 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 ver y 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 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.
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Preparations
Rear Connections
The type plate is located at the rear of the
system.
APow e 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).
SPEAKERS 6Ω
R+
—
L—
+
SUBWOOFER 
OUT
DIGITAL
OUT
AUX/
CDR 
IN
AM ANTENNAFM ANTENNA
AC
MAINS
L Rspeaker
(right)speaker
(left)
AC power cord
FM wire antennaAM loop 
antenna
A
B
C
LINE 
OUT
BOOSTER
OUT
R
SPEAKERS 6Ω+—
—
+
BOOSTER INCAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENAVISRISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUENE PAS OUVRIR
ONPOWER SWITCHOFF
AC MAINS120V ~ 60 Hz
booster
speaker
(left) booster
speaker
(right)
D
R
LRAC power cord
L
L
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