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Rear Wireless Sound System

RWSS125

User Manual

Manuel D’utilisation

Manual de Instrucciones

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For Customer Use

Enter below the Serial No. which is located
on the rear of the cabinet. Retain this
information for future reference.
Model No. __________________________
Serial No. __________________________

Know these

safety

symbols

This “bolt of lightning” indicates unin-
sulated material within your unit may

cause an electrical shock. For the safety of
everyone in your household, please do not
remove product covering.

The “exclamation point” calls attention
to features for which you should read

the enclosed literature closely to prevent
operating and maintenance problems.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire or

electric shock, this apparatus should not be
exposed to rain or moisture and objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, should not
be placed on this apparatus.

CAUTION:

To prevent electric shock, match

wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

ATTENTION

: Pour éviter les choc élec-

triques, introduire la lame la plus large de la
fiche dans la borne correspondante de la
prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.

C A U T I O N

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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wider than the other. A grounding type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug
does not fit into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.

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used, use caution when moving
the cart/apparatus combination
to avoid injury from tip-over.

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storms or when unused for long periods of
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to qualified service

personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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– To

prevent battery leakage which may result in
bodily injury, property damage, or damage
to the unit:

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Install

all

batteries correctly,

and

marked on the unit.

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Remove batteries when the unit is not used
for a long time.

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This symbol indicates that the unit has

a double insulation system

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This warning label is located on the

rearside and inside this laser product.

CAUTION

INVISIBLE
LASER RADIATION

WHEN OPEN. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

DANGER

INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

VARO!

AVATTAESSA JA SUOJALUKITUS OHITETTAESSA OLET
ALTTIINANAKYMATTOMAALLE LASERSATEILYLLE. ALA
KATSO SATEESEEN.

VARNING!

OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD.
OCH SPARREN AR URKOPPLAD.BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.

DANGER

Invisible laser radiation when open.

AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

CAUTION

Use of controls or adjustments or
performance of procedures other than
herein may result in hazardous radiation
exposure or other unsafe operation.

ATTENTION

L’utilisation des commandes ou réglages
ou le non-respect des procédures ciincluses
peuvent se traduire par une exposition
dangereuse à l’irradiation.

ATENCIÓN

El uso de mando o ajustes o la ejecucción
de métodos que no sean los aquí descritos
puede ocasionar peligro de exposición a
radiación.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to

comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.

CAUTION

Changes or modifi cations not expressly
approved by Philips could void your
authority to operate this transmitter.

Declaration of Conformity

Model number:

RWSS125

Trade Name:

Philips

Responsible Party:

Philips Consumer Electronics
A Division of Philips Electronics
North America Corp.
P. O. Box 671539
Marietta, GA 30006-0026
1-800-PHILIPS (744-5477)

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ça

añol

‘CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH
DEFINITION TELEVISION  SETS ARE  FULLY
COMPATIBLE WITH THIS  PRODUCT AND  MAY  CAUSE
ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE. IN
CASE OF 525 OR 625 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE
PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER
SWITCH THE  CONNECTION TO THE ‘STANDARD
DEFINITION’ OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS
REGARDING OUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS
MODEL 525p AND 625p DVD PLAYER, PLEASE
CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.’

Index

English -----------------------------------6

Français -------------------------------- 12

Español -------------------------------- 20

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operations is subject to the following two
conditions;

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and
(2) This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

This transmitter must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter.

The antennas used for this transmitter must be
installed to provide a separation distance of at
least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-
located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.

Note:
This equipment marketed in USA is restricted by
fi rmware to only operate on 2.4G channel 1-11.

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Table of contents

General

Safety and Product Information ................................................................... 7

Setup precautions ......................................................................................................................... 7
Accessories supplied ................................................................................................................... 7
About recycling ............................................................................................................................. 7

Connections

System Placement .......................................................................................... 8

Placement ....................................................................................................................................... 8

Connections and Getting Started ................................................................ 9

Connecting the transmitter ...................................................................................................... 9
Connecting to the main unit ..................................................................................................... 9
Switch on the wireless system................................................................................................ 10

Other Information

Specifi cations ................................................................................................ 11
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................ 11

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Safety and Product Information

CAUTION!
High voltage! Do not open the
device. You run the risk of
getting an electric shock.

The machine does not contain
any user-serviceable parts.
Please leave all maintenance
work to qualifi ed personnel.

Setup precautions

Finding a suitable location

–  Place the set on a fl at, hard and
stable surface. Do not place the set
on a carpet.
–  Do not position the set on top
of other equipment that might heat
it up (e.g., receiver or amplifi er.)
–  Do not put anything above or
under the set (e.g., CDs,
magazines.)
–  Install this unit near the AC
outlet and where the AC power
plug can be reached easily.

Space for ventilation

– Place the apparatus in a location
with adequate ventilation to
prevent internal heat build up.
Allow at least 10 cm (4”) clearance
from the rear and the top of the set
and 5cm (2”) from the left and right
to prevent overheating.

Avoid high temperatures,
moisture, water and dust

– Apparatus shall not be exposed
to dripping or splashing.
– Do not place any sources of
danger on the apparatus (e.g., liquid
fi lled objects, lighted candles.)

Accessories supplied

– Wireless

Receiver

– Wireless

Transmitter

– Power

Cord

About recycling

These operating instructions have
been printed on non-polluting
paper. This electronic equipment
contains a large number of
materials that can be recycled. If
you are disposing of an old
machine, please take it to a
recycling center. Please observe the
local regulations regarding disposal
of packaging materials, exhausted
batteries, and old equipment.

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Placement

Proper system placement is
important to ensure optimum
wireless transmission.

Note

For optimum wireless

reception, it is recommended that
the transmitter and receiver are
not obstructed by any objects.

Place the front of the transmitter

(with Philips logo) to face the front
of the wireless receiver.

Place the wireless receiver behind

the speakers as shown.

System Placement

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Connections and Getting Started

Connecting the transmitter

Before you start...

Turn off all equipment before
connections. Read all accompanying
operating instructions.

TRANSMITTER

Connect the wireless transmitter

to the WIRELESS TRANSMITTER
jack on the home theatre system.

To remove the transmitter, press
the two buttons to release the
catch.

Connecting to the main
unit

Connect the rear speaker cables to

the main unit. Ensure the colours of
the plugs and jacks match.

Connect the power cord from the

main unit to an AC power outlet.

Wireless

Transmitter

To AC power

Home theatre systems
Main unit (rear panel)

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Wireless
Receiver

Switch on the wireless
system

Before you start...

Ensure the power cord of the
wireless system is connected and
plugged into the AC outlet.

Turn on your home theatre system.

(See the accompanying user manual
with your home theatre system.)

The indicator “

” on the

wireless receiver and transmitter
lights up.

Once the indicator stops blinking

and remains lighted, start playback
on your home theatre system.

Connections and Getting Started

(continued)

Wireless

Transmitter

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Specifi cations

Wireless

•

Frequency range : 2.403 to 2.479 GHz

•

RF output power

: 15 dBm

•

RF output impedance

: 50 ohm

Sound

•

Total Output Power

: 2 x 125W

(Home Theatre Mode)

•

Output power (FTC)

: 180W

Power

•

Power supply

: 110 – 240V AC,

50/60Hz

•

Standby power consumption: < 1 W

• Power

comsumption

50W

Connectivity

•

Rear Connections: Easy-Fit speaker
connectors

Dimensions

• Receiver

dimensions:

126 x 131.5 x 126 mm

(W x H x D)

• Transmitter

dimensions:

48.5 x 88.3 x 49 mm

(W x H x D)

•

Receiver Weight

: 1.19 kg

• Transmitter

Weight

0.08

Troubleshooting

Problem

Solution

WARNING
Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will
invalidate the warranty. Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock.

If a fault occurs, fi rst check the points listed below before taking the system for
repair. If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult
your dealer or Philips for help.

If the indicator on the
wireless transmitter blinks
continously for more than a
minute.

– The transmitter may have been swapped with

another transmitter supplied with other receiver.

–  Turn off all connected devices.
–  Turn on the connected home theatre system
–  Press and hold the CONNECT button on the

transmitter for 5 seconds. Release the
CONNECT button.

– Turn on the wireless receiver.

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