Philips FWC555 - User Manual

Mini Hi-Fi System
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Philips FWC555 Specifications

General

Brand	Philips
Model	FWC555
Category	Stereo System
CD Player	Yes
Radio Tuner	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes
USB Port	Yes
Audio Formats Supported	MP3, WMA
Type	Mini Hi-Fi System
Number of Discs	3
Speakers	2
RDS	Yes
Cassette deck	No
Playable Media	CD, CD-R, CD-RW
Connections	USB, AUX-in

Summary

Important First Steps

Important Safety Instructions

System Introduction and Safety

Operational Safety Guidelines

Outlines key safety precautions for system operation.

First Time Setup Guide

Where to Start

Initial steps for setting up the remote, speakers, and system power.

Battery Installation

Instructions for inserting batteries into the remote control.

Antenna Connections

Guide for connecting AM and FM antennas to the system.

Connecting Speakers and Optional Devices

Connecting the Speakers

Detailed steps for connecting the left and right speakers.

Adjusting Sound Settings

Volume Control

MAX Sound

Digital Sound Control (DSC)

Customizing sound profiles like Rock, Pop, and Classic.

Advanced Sound Customization

Virtual Ambience Control (VAC)

Enhancing sound with virtual ambience effects like Hall or Cinema.

Dynamic Bass Boost (DBB)

Incredible Surround

CD Playback and Navigation

Loading Discs

Step-by-step guide to loading CDs into the player.

Disc Playback

How to start, pause, resume, and stop CD playback.

Searching

Tuning and Programming Radio Stations

Tuning to Preset Radio Stations

Plug & Play

Automatic tuning and programming of radio stations.

Automatic Preset Programming

Manual Radio Station Programming

Manual Programming

Manually tuning and saving radio stations to presets.

Deleting Preset Radio Stations

Cassette Playback Operations

Tape Playback

Steps for inserting tape and starting playback.

Playback Mode

Cassette Recording Procedures

Basic Recording

How to record from various sources onto tape.

CD Synchro Recording

Recording from CDs to tape with synchronization.

Troubleshooting and Helpful Hints

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Solutions for common problems like "NO DISC" or no sound.