Connections

WARNING!

Use only the supplied speakers. The combination of the main unit and speakers provide the best sound. Using other speakers can damage the unit and sound quality will be negatively affected.

Never make or change connections with the power switched on.

Connect the AC power cord to the power outlet only after you have finished hooking up everything.

Step 1: Connecting FM/AM antennas

Place the AM loop antenna on a shelf or attach it to a stand or wall.

Extend the FM antenna and fix its ends to the wall.

Adjust the position of the antennas for optimal reception.

Position the antennas as far as possible from a TV, VCR or other radiation source to prevent unwanted noise.

For better FM stereo reception, connect external FM antenna.

Step 3: Connecting to game console

IMPORTANT!

Gameport inputs are solely for game console only.

a.Use the game console’s video cable (not supplied) to connect its video output to the GAMEPORT-VIDEOterminal.

b.Use the game console’s audio cables (not supplied) to connect its audio outputs to the

GAMEPORT-AUDIO L. / AUDIO R. terminals.

c.Use a video cable (yellow) to connect the VIDEO OUT terminal to the video input on the TV for viewing.

Notes:

On the TV, the Video Input jack is usually yellow and might be labeled A/V In, CVBS, Composite or Baseband.

To avoid magnetic interference, do not position the front speakers too close to your TV.

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Step 2: Connecting the speakers

Connect the speaker wires to the SPEAKERS terminals, right speaker to "R" and left speaker to "L", colored (marked) wire to "+" and black (unmarked) wire to "-". Fully insert the stripped portion of the speaker wire into the terminal as shown.

Notes:

Ensure that the speaker cables are correctly connected. Improper connections may damage the system due to short-circuit.

Do not connect more than one speaker to any one pair of +/- speaker terminals.

Step 4: Connecting the AC power cord

"AUTO INSTALL - PRESS PLAY" may appear on the display panel when the AC power cord is plugged into the power outlet for the first time.

Press ÉÅ on the main unit to store all available radio stations (page 3 - P3) or press Ç to exit (refer to “Tuner Operations”).

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Philips FW-C557/37 warranty Connecting FM/AM antennas, Connecting to game console, Connecting the speakers

FW-C557/37 specifications

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