20 Most Recent Philips FWC550 Shelf System Questions & Answers

You have a bad Rotary Encoder or Display Microprocessor(computer inside your Philips). If you are interested in having it repaired, please visit my website at audioserviceclinic.com. You may contact me there. Thank you.

Hello,

your player is having a power problem. A bad IC is the cause of this.

Take the player to a repairer, so that the bad IC can be replaced.

Good luck.

There is a mechanical problem.... So get it serviced.
but still try by setting out your gadget to factory defaults..........

The unit is in "protect" mode. Basically a problem is detected in the last output stage of the amplifier section and the unit shuts down to prevent further damage. I suspect that you connected too many speakers to the system. The impedence load was too low for the amp section to handle and one or more output transistors have failed. This should be a straightforward repair for any local repair shop. Figure on $20-$40 for parts plus the local labor rate for the repair. I am not familiar with your specific model, but these shelf units are all similar in design. I will try to locate the service manual for this one to get you more details.
Dan

Sounds like a bad capacitor in power supply.

The system must run through its routine before it can start up. If a mechanism is jammed or a switch is not contacting, it won't complete its routine and therefore will not start up.

Question edited for clarity. It you have standby, that shows you have power. The only things you can try is a Power Reset, disconnect from the mains, for 10 minutes. Press and hold the power button for 60 seconds and then plug back in. If you are using a remote, check the batteries in the remote. You can also do the check to make sure the remote is putting out a signal. Aim the remote at the front facing selfie of a smartphone. You should see a flash. No one else has reported your issue. https://www.google.com/search?q=Philips+fr-968+radio+receiver+no+sound+or+display ..

There doesn't seem to be one for this chinesium speaker.Probably a throw away item and not serviceable.