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Product comparison · 2 home audio systems

Philips FWD197 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System vs Philips MCM530/25 home audio system Home audio micro system

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  • 41specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 19identical
  • 55known for one product only

Key differences

  • Type
    • Home audio mini system
    • Home audio micro system
  • Product colour
    • Black
    • Grey, Silver
  • Cassette deck
    • Yes
    • No
  • Number of optical discs
    • 1 discs
    • 5 discs
  • RMS rated power
    • 100 W
    • 300 W
  • Woofer diameter
    • 13.4 cm
    • 13.3 cm
  • Display type
    • LCD
    • FTD
  • Audio formats supported
    • MP3, WMA
    • MP3

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Philips

FWD197 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System

Model FWD197/98

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Philips

MCM530/25 home audio system Home audio micro system

Model MCM530/25

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Design4 differ
TypeDiffersHome audio mini systemHome audio micro system
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey, Silver
Cassette deckDiffersYesNo
Cassette deck technologyKnown for oneMechanical
Number of decksKnown for one1 deck(s)
Number of optical discsDiffers1 discs5 discs
Disc loading typeKnown for oneTray
Motorized disc loaderKnown for oneYes
Multimedia2 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers100 W300 W
Woofer diameterDiffers13.4 cm13.3 cm
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Known for one62 dB
Peak Music Power Output (PMPO)Known for one1800 W
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one1%
Frequency rangeKnown for one63 - 60000 Hz
Radio1 differ
Tuner enhancementsDiffersAuto scan, Auto tuningAuto store, Easy set (plug & play
FM band rangeKnown for one87.5 - 108 MHz
MW band rangeKnown for one531 - 1602 kHz
Radio Data System (RDS)Known for oneYes
RDS featuresKnown for oneCT, PI, PTY, RT
Display1 differ
Display typeDiffersLCDFTD
Ports & interfacesidentical
Composite video outKnown for one1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one1
Phono inputs (RCA)Known for one2
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mm
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1
Line-inKnown for oneYes
Performance4 differ
Disc types supportedDiffersCD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RWCD, CD-R, CD-RW
Playback disc formatsDiffersCD audio, CD video, Picture CD, SVCDCD audio
Audio formats supportedDiffersMP3, WMAMP3
Image formats supportedKnown for oneJPG
Video formats supportedKnown for oneDIVX
Playback modesDiffersFast Backward, Fast forward, Program, Repeat, Shuffle, ZoomProgram, Repeat all, Repeat folder, Repeat one, Shuffle
Recording onKnown for oneMagnetic tape
USB direct playbackKnown for oneYes
Ergonomics1 differ
Programmable tracksDiffers1699
Alarm functionKnown for oneYes
Poweridentical
Input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
Input voltageKnown for one100-240 V
Weight & dimensions9 differ
WidthDiffers220 mm175 mm
DepthDiffers285 mm316 mm
HeightDiffers292 mm268 mm
Package widthDiffers730 mm521 mm
Package depthDiffers260 mm410 mm
Package weightDiffers11.2 kg12.9 kg
Main speaker depthDiffers18.6 cm22 cm
Main speaker heightDiffers31 cm26.8 cm
Main speaker widthDiffers20.7 cm18 cm
Main unit widthKnown for one22 cm
Main unit depthKnown for one28.5 cm
Main unit heightKnown for one29.2 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Accessories includedKnown for oneRemote control, Cables/Connection: audio cable, composite video cable (Y), User Manual: English, Others: Quick start guide, Warranty: World Wide Guarantee booklet
Cables includedKnown for oneComposite
ManualKnown for oneYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYes
FM antennaKnown for oneYes
Other featuresidentical
ColorationKnown for oneMonochromatic
DVD region codeKnown for one3
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for oneEnglish, Estonian, French, Portuguese, Thai
Cassette playback modesKnown for oneSemi-auto stop
Guarantee bookletKnown for oneYes
Picture enhancementKnown for oneflip photos, rotate, slideshow, Zoom
USB direct modesKnown for oneFast Backward, Fast forward, Play/Pause, Previous/Next, Repeat, Stop
Minimum processorKnown for oneIntel Pentium MMX200 or higher
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for one80 MB
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 98 SE, 2000, ME, XP
Auto digital tuningKnown for oneYes
Main speakerKnown for one2 way, Bass Reflex Speaker System, 5.25" woofer, 2" tweeter, Speaker grilles detachable
Power cord includedKnown for oneYes
Remote control typeKnown for one32-key with 2xAA Batteries
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for oneMAX Sound, Digital Sound Control 4 modes, Virtual Environment Control, Class "D" Digital Amplifier
USB PC Link driverKnown for oneYes
AlarmsKnown for oneYes
CD-ROMKnown for oneinstallation disc
Eco power standbyKnown for one0.6 W
Music Match JukeboxKnown for oneYes
PC Link sound enhancementKnown for oneYes
Sound Agent 2Known for oneYes

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