Philips Comprehensive User Guide for FW D550 Stereo System

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Functional Overview

Remote control

Notes:

First, select the source you wish to control by pressing one of the source select keys on the remote control (DISC or TUNER, for example).

Then select the desired function (2, 4, ¢ for example).

1SOURCE

to select the relevant active mode:TAPE, DISC, TUNER or AUX/TV.

TUNER: toggles between FM and MW band.

AUX/TV: toggles between AUX-ANA and AUX- DIG(Digital Input) mode.

2DISC MENU (disc mode only)

to enter or exit the disc contents menu.

3 SYSTEM MENU (disc mode only)

to enter or exit the system menu bar.

4 3 / 4 / 1 / 2

in Tuner mode, to select a preset radio station number ( 1 or 2).

to select movement direction in disc contents menu/system menu bar.

54 / ¢

in Disc mode, press to skip to the previous/next chapter/track.

in Disc mode, press and hold to fast reverse/ forward the disc.

in Tuner mode, to tune to a lower or higher radio frequency.

6PLAY/PAUSE 2;

to start or interrupt disc playback.

7 STOP 9

to stop playing the disc.

8SURROUND

to select multichannel surround (Dolby Digital, DTS and VSS) or stereo sound effect.

9SOUND

to select various sound effect: CONCERT, DRAMA, ACTION,SCI-FI, CLASSIC, JAZZ, ROCK, DIGITAL, MAX ON or MAX OFF.

0MODE

to select the REPEAT or SHUFFLE function.

! REPEAT A-B

to repeat a specific section on a disc.

@POWER 2

to switch to standby mode.

# Numeric Keypad (0-9)

to enter a track/title number of the disc.

to enter a number of preset radio stations. $ VOL +/-

adjust the volume level.

%OK

to exit or confirm the selection.

^ RESUME

to continue disc playback after interruption.

& MUTE

to interrupt or resume sound reproduction.

* NIGHT (Dolby Digital mode only)

to optimize the dynamic effect of the sound output.

(DIM

to select different brightness for the display.

)SLEEP

to set the sleep (auto-off) timer function.

¡SUBW +/-(for subwoofer connection only)

– to adjust the subwoofer’s level.

REAR +/-(for 5.1 speaker connection only)

– to adjust the rear speakers’ level.

CENTER +/-(for 5.1 speaker connection only)

– to adjust the center speaker’s level.

TV VOL+/-

– to adjust Philips’ television volume level.

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Contents D550 Page Page Page 132 IndexContents Tuner Operations Clock/Timer OperationsTape Operation/Recording Other FunctionsSupplied accessories FeaturesGeneral Information Discs for playbackEnvironmental information General Information/MaintenanceCare and safety information Step Step Connecting speakersConnections Using component Video In jack Pr Pb Y Connecting TV setUsing Video In jack Cvbs Using an accessory RF modulator Using S-Video In jackConnecting the power cord Connecting FM/MW antennasTo the local power line voltage On the DVD Mini Hi-Fi SystemRecording digital Viewing and listening to playback Using the VCR for recording DVDsControls on the system Functional Overview∞ Subtitle Prev / Preset / Next O P§ Language ≥ ProgramRemote control Basic Functions Plug and Play for tuner installationDemonstration mode Using the remote control to operate the system Inserting batteries into the remote controlSetting the clock PreparationsSelecting the color system that matches your TV set Setting the TV setAuto NtscSetting language preference Playing discs Using the disc menuDisc Operations Basic playback controls Selecting various mode functions Repeat play modeContinuing playback from the last stop point Skipping to another title track / chapterUsing the menu bar to program Shuffle play modeRepeating a section within a chapter/track Programing favorite tracksPlaying in slow motion mode Special DVD/VCD featuresChanging discs during playback Changing subtitle languageDisplaying the disc information during playback Searching for a particular passageMoving to another title track / chapter Playing from a selected pointViewing from another angle Advancing by frames Checking the contents of DVDSpecial VCD/SVCD features Playback control PBC Playing MP3 / picture disc Kodak, Jpeg MP3 / Picture Disc OperationsMP3 / Jpeg picture disc Kodak picture discDVD Menu Operations Using the menu barSetting the TV shape Using the setup menu user preference settingsRemoving the menu Press System Menu or OK 169 Wide screen LB Letter Box PS Pan ScanSetting the PCM output Setting the video outSetting the screen saver Changing the password Night mode turning on/offYou can change the four-digit code used as Password Icon and pressPress System Menu again to cancel the menu Restricting playback by setting parental levelDefault Rating explanationsPresetting radio stations Tuning to radio stationsAutomatic preset programming Tuner OperationsSelecting a preset radio station Manual preset programmingChanging tuning grid Deleting a preset radio stationGeneral information on recording Tape Operation/RecordingTape playback Disc synchro recording Dubbing tapesTo stop recording To stop dubbingViewing clock Clock/Timer OperationsSetting the timer Setting the sleep timer Timer OperationsTo activate the timer for the same preset To check or change the settingVolume control Changing the volume level Sound and Volume ControlsSound control MAX soundFor Philips TVs only Switching off the volume temporarilyListening through headphones Other Functions Echo Key controlKaraoke Listening to external sourcesSpecifications Problem Solution TroubleshootingTimer is not working Reversed Remote control does notClock/Timer setting is erased Sound cannot be heard or isGlossary

FW-D550 specifications

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