Philips FW798W manual Controls on the system and remote control

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Controls on the system and remote control

1STANDBY ON

to switch the system on or to standby mode.

to use for EASY SET.

2DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL (DSC)

– to select the desired sound effect :

OPTIMAL, CLASSIC, TECHNO, JAZZ, ROCK or VOCAL.

3 INCREDIBLE SURROUND

– to switch on or off the surround sound effect.

4 n

– to connect headphones.

5 REC (RECORD)

– to start recording on tape deck 2.

6 DUB (HIGH SPEED DUBBING [HSD])

– to dub a tape in normal or fast speed.

7 JOG

– to select the desired equalizer display.

– to select the desired DSC setting. You must select the DSC feature first.

– to select the desired level of Incredible Surround Sound. You must select the Incredible Surround Sound feature first.

8 PROG (PROGRAM)

– to program CD tracks in CD mode or preset radio stations in tuner mode.

9 CLOCK/TIMER

– to view the clock, set the clock or set the timer.

0DISPLAY

to view the current setting of the

system.

!CD CAROUSEL TRAY

@CD DIRECT PLAY (DISC 1 / DISC 2 /

DISC 3)

to select a CD tray for playback.

# DISC CHANGE

to change CD(s).

$OPEN•CLOSE

to open or close the CD carousel. % SOURCE : to select the following:

CD / (CD 1•2•3)

to select CD mode. When CD playback is stopped, press to select the disc tray 1, 2 or 3.

TUNER / (FM•AM)

to select Tuner mode. When in Tuner mode, press to select the waveband: FM or AM.

TAPE / (TAPE 1• 2)

to select Tape mode. When tape playback is stopped, press to select either tape deck 1 or 2.

AUX / (CDR)

to select sound from an external source (e.g. TV, VCR, Laser Disc player, DVD player or CD Recorder). When in Aux mode, press to select either AUX or CDR.

TV (only on the remote control)

to select TV mode.

^DPL DISPLAY PANEL

to view the selected Dolby Pro Logic setting.

&DOLBY PRO LOGIC (DPL)

to select Dolby Surround, Dolby Center

Phantom, Dolby 3 Stereo or Stereo mode.

*A. REV (AUTO REVERSE)

– available in tape deck 2 only.

– to select the desired play modes ( Œ /

/ º ).

(MODE SELECTION

SEARCH ˆ ‡(TUNING ˆ ‡)

for CD

to search backward/

 

forward.

for TUNER

to tune to a lower or

 

higher radio frequency.

for TAPE

to rewind or fast

 

forward a tape on tape

 

deck 2 only.

for TV VOL

to adjust the TV volume

 

if the remote operates

 

your TV.

STOP•CLEAR

for CD

to stop CD playback or

 

to clear a program.

for TUNER

to stop programming.

for TAPE

to stop playback or

 

recording.

DEMO

(on the system only) to

 

start or stop

 

demonstration mode.

PLAY ƒ/ PAUSE(SIDE A•B)

for CD

to start or interrupt

 

playback.

for TAPE

to start playback.

......................

SIDE : When playing in

 

Tape 2 mode, to change

 

side.

CONTROLS

PREV / NEXT (PRESET 4 3) for CD ............ to skip to the beginning

of the current, previous, or next track.

for TUNER ..... to select a preset

station in memory.

)VOLUME

to adjust the volume.

ÁDYNAMIC BASS BOOST (DBB)

– to select a bass boost level or to switch off bass boost.

ª OPEN

– to open tape deck 2. £ TAPE DECK 2

² TAPE DECK 1 ° OPEN

– to open tape deck 1.

¤ REPEAT

– to repeat a CD track.

³ BALANCE L/R

– to balance the sound level of the Front

Left and Right speakers. ¥ REAR +/-

– to adjust the sound level of the

surround speakers.

» CENTER +/-

– to adjust the sound level of the center speaker.

¼ TEST TONE

– to check the sound level of the Front Left, Front Right, Center and Surround speakers.

Ú MUTE

– to switch off the sound temporarily.

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Contents FW798W Warranty Verification Dear Philips product owner Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome to the familySet complies with the FCC-Rules, Part 15 and with 21 CFR AvisClass Laser Product Safety Instructions Read before operating equipment Safety Instructions WHO is COVERED? Audio SystemContents Preparation FM Wire Antenna ConnectionAM Loop Antenna Connection Speakers ConnectionWireless Surround Out Connection Remote ControlConnecting other Equipment to your system AC Power SupplyTransmitter Setting UP FB219WActive surround speakers ConnectionsPositioning SetupPositioning the speakers General hints for positioningDolby Pro Logic Dolby PRO LogicTest Tone BalanceDolby 3 Stereo Dolby SurroundDolby Center Phantom Normal StereoStandbyon ControlsControls on the system and remote control Sleep Timer Demonstration modeControls Operating the System ShuffleSwitching the system to standby mode Switching the system onEasy Set Selecting the SourceMute on remote control only For neutral setting, select Classic and switch off DBBTo switch off DBB Playing a CD Loading the CD ChangerDisc Change Discs for playbackProgramming Tracks Selecting a desired trackReviewing the program Playing the programDisplay TunerPlayback Tuning to Preset Radio Stations Storing Preset StationsAutomatic programming Manual programmingTape When playback is stoppedTape Playback Loading a tapeThere are two AUX modes Normal AUX mode When you release ˆor ‡, the tape continues playingSelecting External Equipment During playbackRecording Only Œ or ¶ mode is available during recordingOnly on tape deck Press Tape Tape 12 to select tape deckOne Touch Recording CD Synchro Start RecordingDigital Recording via Digital Out Dubbing will start immediatelyTimer Setting TimerClock Setting ClockMaintenance Timer Sleep Timer MaintenanceSpecifications SpecificationsCD Player Operation TroubleshootingRadio Reception Tape Deck OperationFB219W

FW798W specifications

The Philips FW798W is a notable entry in the world of compact audio systems, delivering a potent combination of robust performance, modern design, and versatile features. Designed with the audiophile in mind, this mini Hi-Fi stereo system is packed with advanced technologies that ensure superior sound quality and an enriching listening experience.

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The unit's user interface is designed with convenience in mind, often accompanied by a remote control that simplifies navigation through tracks and settings. A clear LED display provides essential information on tracks and radio stations, contributing to a more intuitive user experience.

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