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Philips FW 880W User Manual

Philips FW 880W
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FW 880P
Mini HiFi System with Dolby Pro Logic
FW 880W
FW880P-880W/22-Eng 6/15/00 4:06 PM Page 1
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Philips FW 880W Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandPhilips
ModelFW 880W
CategoryStereo System
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Important Notes for UK Users

General Information and Safety

System Identification, Environment, and Acknowledgements

Information on type plate, packaging, disposal, and Dolby trademarks.

Essential Safety Precautions

Critical safety advice covering voltage, placement, and environmental hazards.

System Preparation and Connections

Rear Panel Connection Diagram

Visual guide to connecting speakers, antennas, and other audio equipment.

Antenna, Speaker, and External Connections

Connecting antennas, speakers, external audio sources, and subwoofers.

Digital Optical Out and AC Power

Using digital output for recording and connecting the system to mains power.

Dolby Pro Logic System Setup

Introduction to Dolby Pro Logic

Explanation of the system's capabilities and sound definition.

Speaker Configuration and Placement

Instructions for connecting and positioning speakers for optimal surround sound.

Test Tone for Speaker Level Adjustment

Using the test tone feature to balance individual speaker volumes.

Dolby Pro Logic Sound Modes

Dolby Surround and Center Phantom Modes

Operating Dolby Surround and Center Phantom modes for enhanced audio.

Dolby 3 Stereo and Normal Stereo Modes

Explains Dolby 3 Stereo for wide stereo and Normal Stereo for basic playback.

System Controls Overview

Control Panel and Remote Layout

Identification of buttons and features on the system and its remote.

System and Remote Button Functions

Detailed explanation of each control button's operation on the system and remote.

Remote Control Specifics and Battery Installation

Information on remote control operation and battery insertion procedures.

Operating the System

Powering On/Standby and Demo Mode Management

Instructions for switching the system on, to standby, and cancelling demo mode.

Source Selection and Sound Adjustment

How to select audio sources and adjust volume levels.

Operating the System: Sound Enhancements

Incredible Surround and DSC Presets

Activating surround effects and selecting digital sound control presets.

Personalizing Sound Settings and DBB

Storing custom bass/treble settings and adjusting Dynamic Bass Boost.

CD Player Operations

Loading and Playing CDs

Step-by-step guide for inserting discs and initiating playback.

CD Text Display Functionality

Viewing album and track information from encoded CDs.

Direct CD Play and Track Selection

Playing specific discs directly or selecting desired tracks.

Disc Changing and Passage Searching

Procedures for changing CDs and searching within tracks.

Programmed Playback and Management

Creating, playing, and erasing custom track programs.

Shuffle and Repeat Playback Modes

Options for random playback or repeating tracks and discs.

Tuner Operations

Tuning and Receiving Radio Stations

How to manually tune to desired FM, MW, and LW frequencies.

Storing and Selecting Preset Stations

Methods for automatic and manual storage of favorite radio stations.

Preset Station Selection and RDS Features

Selecting presets and utilizing RDS data like station name and text.

RDS Clock and Program Type Search

Synchronizing the clock via RDS and searching stations by program type.

Tape Deck Operations

Loading a Cassette Tape

Step-by-step guide for inserting tapes into the deck.

Tape Playback Functions

How to select a tape deck and start playing cassette audio.

Auto Reverse and Rewind/Fast Forward

Using auto reverse playback and tape fast forward/rewind functions.

Dolby B Noise Reduction System

Applying Dolby B NR to reduce tape hiss during recording and playback.

External Audio Input (AUX/DVD)

Connecting External Audio Sources

Guide for connecting TVs, VCRs, or DVD players to the AUX IN terminals.

Clock Functions

Viewing and Setting the System Clock

Procedures for displaying and adjusting the current time.

Timer Functionality

Setting the Timer for Automatic Operation

How to configure the timer to wake the user or activate a source.

Managing Timer Settings

Instructions for stopping or restarting the timer function.

Audio Recording Procedures

One Touch Recording Method

Simple one-button process for recording the active source to tape.

Recording from External Sources

How to record audio from CD, TUNER, TAPE, or AUX/DVD.

Dubbing Tapes and CD Synchro Recording

Copying tapes and synchronizing tape recording with CD playback.

System Maintenance

Cleaning Cabinet, Discs, and CD Lens

Procedures for cleaning the system's exterior, optical discs, and CD player lens.

Tape Path and Head Maintenance

Cleaning tape heads, capstans, rollers, and demagnetizing heads.

Technical Specifications

Troubleshooting Common Issues

CD Player and Radio Reception Solutions

Troubleshooting tips for CD errors and poor radio signal reception.

Tape Deck and System Operation Fixes

Resolving issues with tape decks, auto standby, and system responsiveness.

Remote Control and Timer Troubleshooting

Solutions for remote control failures and timer function problems.

Display Messages and Sound Issues

Addressing problems indicated by system display messages and sound output.

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