Philips Consumer Lifestyle MCW770 Home Audio System with integrated WLAN User Manual

Philips Consumer Lifestyle Home Audio System with integrated WLAN Users Manual

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MC W770MC W770Wireless PC Link MicroNeed help? Call us!Philips representatives are ready to help you with any questions about your new product. We can guide you through Connections, First-time Setup, or any of the Features.We want you to start enjoying your new product right away!CALL US BEFORE YOU CONSIDERRETURNING THE PRODUCT!1-800-531-0039 orVisit us on the web at www.philips.comSEEWHYINSIDEIMPORTANT!Return your WarrantyRegistration Cardwithin 10 days
• Once your Philips purchase is registered,you’re eligible to receive all the privilegesof owning a Philips product.• So complete and return the WarrantyRegistration Card enclosed with yourpurchase at once, and take advantageof these important benefits.Return your Warranty Registration card today to ensure you receive all the benefits you’re entitled to.WarrantyVerificationRegistering your productwithin 10 days confirmsyour right to maximumprotection under theterms and conditions ofyour Philips warranty.OwnerConfirmationYour completed WarrantyRegistration Card servesas verification of owner-ship in the event of prod-uct theft or loss.ModelRegistrationReturning your WarrantyRegistration Card rightaway guarantees you’llreceive all the informationand special offers whichyou qualify for as theowner of your model.tThis “bolt of lightning” indi-cates uninsulated materialwithin your unit may causean electrical shock.For the safety ofeveryone in your household,please donot remove product covering.sThe “exclamation point” callsattention to features forwhich you should read theenclosed literature closely to preventoperating and maintenance problems.WARNING: TO PREVENTFIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,DONOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TORAIN OR MOISTURE.CAUTION: To prevent electricshock,match wide blade of plug towide slot,and fully insert.For Customer UseEnter below the Serial No. which is locat-ed on the rear of the cabinet.Retain thisinformation for future reference.Model No. _______________________Serial No. ________________________MAC5097Know thesessaaffeettyysymbolsCAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENCAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOTREMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTSINSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Congratulations on your purchase,and welcome to the “family!”Dear Philips product owner:Thank you for your confidence in Philips.You’ve selected one of the best-built,best-backed products available today.And we’ll do everything in our power tokeep you happy with your purchase for many years to come.As a member of the Philips “family,” you’re entitled to protection by oneof the most comprehensive warranties and outstanding service networksin the industry.What’s more, your purchase guarantees you’ll receive all the informationand special offers for which you qualify,plus easy access to accessoriesfrom our convenient home shopping network.And most importantly you can count on our uncompromising commitmentto your total satisfaction.All of this is our way of saying welcome – and thanks for investing in aPhilips product.Sincerely,Lawrence J.BlanfordPresident and Chief Executive OfficerP.S.Remember, to get the most from your Philips product, youmust return your Warranty Registration Card within 10 days.So please mail it to us right now!REGISTRATIONNEEDEDWITHIN10DAYSHurry!Visit our World Wide Web Site at http://www.philips.com
4CanadaEnglish:This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limitsfor radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as setout in the Radio Interference Regulations of theCanadian Department of Communications.Français:Cet appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruitsradioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables auxappareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans leRèglement sur le Brouillage Radioélectrique édicté parle Ministère des Communications du Canada.
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6Class II equipment symbol This symbol indicates that the unit has a doubleinsulation system.
1. Read these instructions.2. Keep these instructions.3. Heed all warnings.4. Follow all instructions.5. Do not use this apparatus nearwater.6. Clean only with dry cloth.7. Do not block any ventilationopenings. Install in accordance withthe manufacturer´s instructions.8. Do not install near any heat sourcessuch as radiators,heat registers,stoves,orother apparatus (including amplifiers) thatproduce heat.9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of thepolarized or grounding-type plug.A polarized plug has two blades with onewider than the other.A grounding type plughas two blades and a third grounding prong.The wide blade or the third prong areprovided for your safety. If the provided plugdoes not fit into your outlet,consult anelectrician for replacement of the obsoleteoutlet.10.Protect the power cord from beingwalked on or pinched,particularly at plugs,convenience receptacles,and the pointwhere they exit from the apparatus.11.Only use attachments/accessoriesspecified by the manufacturer.12.Use only with the cart, stand,tripod, bracket,or table specifiedby the manufacturer or sold withthe apparatus.When a cart isused,use caution when movingthe cart/apparatus combinationto avoid injury from tip-over.13.Unplug this apparatus during lightningstorms or when unused for long periods oftime.14.Refer all servicing to qualified servicepersonnel.Servicing is required when theapparatus has been damaged in any way,such as power-supply cord or plug isdamaged,liquid has been spilled or objectshave fallen into the apparatus, the apparatushas been exposed to rain or moisture, doesnot operate normally,or has been dropped.15.Battery usage CAUTION – Toprevent battery leakage which may result inbodily injury,property damage, or damageto the unit:●Install all batteries correctly,+and -asmarked on the unit.●Do not mix batteries (old and new orcarbon and alkaline,etc.).●Remove batteries when the unit is not usedfor a long time.IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSAC PolarizedPlug16. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. 17. Do not place any sources of danger on the apparatus (e.g. liquid filled objects, lighted candles). 18. This product may contain lead and mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance : www.eiae.org.EL 6475-E005:04/01
Technical data _________________ 10General informationSupplied accessories _______________ 10Environmental information __________ 11Maintenance _____________________ 11Disc handling ____________________ 11Setup __________________________ 11Remote controlRemote control use _______________ 12Remote control keys ___________ 12–13Controls and connectionsOn the back _____________________ 14On the front __________________ 14–15InstallationSpeaker connections _______________ 16Antenna connections ______________ 16AM antenna __________________ 16FM antenna ___________________ 16Installing a PC server ______________ 17Connecting an additional appliance ___ 17Power __________________________ 17Wireless PC linkPC system requirements ___________ 18Quick installation of the wireless connection to a PC server __________ 18Custom installation ________________ 19Firmware upgrade ________________ 19Preparation to wireless PC linkplayback function _________________ 19PC LINK function _________________ 20How to display the current server name __________________ 20How to select another PC server __ 20How to select another network ___ 20Track navigation and playback ________ 21During playback _______________ 21Basic functionsSwitching on,switching to standby ____ 22Demonstration mode ______________ 22Setting the clock __________________ 23Displaying the clock _______________ 23Dim mode ______________________ 23Volume control ___________________ 24Volume adjustment _____________ 24MUTE _______________________ 24Sound control ____________________ 24DSC ________________________ 24VEC ________________________ 24PlaybackPlayable discs ____________________ 25Loading discs ____________________ 25Playing discs _____________________ 26Direct selection and playback of one particular disc ___________ 26Playback of all loaded discs _______ 26To stop playback _______________ 26Interrupting and resuming playback _____________________ 26Playback featuresSelecting and searching _____________ 27Selecting a track when playback isstopped _____________________ 27Selecting a track during playback ___ 27Searching for a passage duringplayback _____________________ 27Additional selecting and searching (on MP3-CDs only) __________________ 27Selecting an album when playback isstopped _____________________ 27Selecting an album during playback _27Selecting a track in the album _____ 27Contents8English
Playback featuresAlbum and track name display (on MP3-CDs only) __________________ 28SHUFFLE and REPEAT _____________ 28Repeating a track, a disc or a program _____________________ 28SHUFFLE - Playing tracks in random order _________________ 28Programming track numbers ________ 29Clearing the program ______________ 29TunerTuning to radio stations ____________ 30Storing radio stations ___________ 30–31Storing by using “Plug and Play”___ 30Storing by automatic programming _31Storing by manual programming ___ 31Tuning to preset radio stations _______ 31Deleting a preset radio station _______ 31TimerWake-up timer ________________ 32–33Timer setting __________________ 32Activating or deactivating the timer _____________________ 33Checking the timer setting________ 33Sleep timer ______________________ 33Troubleshooting _____________ 34–35Frequently asked questions __ 36–40Limited warranty ______________ 41CAUTIONUse of controls or adjustments orperformance of procedures otherthan herein may result inhazardous radiation exposure orother unsafe operation.The set complies with the FCC-Rules,Part 15 and with 21 CFR 1040.10.Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions:1.This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and2.This device must accept anyinterference received,includinginterference that may cause undesiredoperation.This equipment has been tested and foundto comply with the limits for a Class B digitaldevice,pursuant to Part 15 of the FCCRules.These limits are designed to providereasonable protection against harmfulinterference in a residential installation.Thisequipment generates, uses,and can radiateradio frequency energy and, if not installedand used in accordance with theinstructions,may cause harmful interferenceto radio communications.However,there isno guarantee that interference will notoccur in a particular installation. If thisequipment does cause harmful interferenceto radio or television reception, which canbe determined by turning the equipment offand on,the user is encouraged to try tocorrect the interference by one or more ofthe following measures:–Reorient or relocate the receivingantenna.–Increase the separation between theequipment and the receiver.–Connect the equipment into an outleton a circuit different from that to whichthe receiver is connected.–Consult the dealer or an experiencedradio/TV technician for help.Contents9EnglishTested To Comply With FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
Technical dataSubject to modification without notice.GeneralAC Power ______________ 120V / 60 HzPower consumptionActive ______________________ 45 WStandby ___________________ < 10 WEco Power Standby _________ < 0.5 WDimensions,w × h × d ________ 175 ×285 ×340 mm6.9 ×11.2 ×13.4 inchesWeight (without speakers) __ 5.5 kg,8.8 lbAmplifierOutput power ________ 2 x 200 W MPO2 x 70 W RMS (6 Ω, 1kHz,10% THD)Frequency response _50–20000 Hz,-3dBS/N ratio _____________ ≥75 dBA (IEC)Input sensitivityAUX/CDR IN ___________ 500 mV/1VOutputImpedance speakers __________ ≥6 ΩImpedance headphones __ 32 Ω– 1000 ΩCD changerNumber of programmable tracks ____ 99Frequency range ____ 50–20000 Hz,-3dBS/N ratio _____________ ≥75 dBA (IEC)Channel separation ____ ≥60 dB (1 kHz)MPEG 1 Layer 3 (MP3-CD) __ MPEG AUDIOMP3-CD bit rate _________ 32-256 kbps128 kbps advisedSampling frequencies ___ 32, 44.1,48 kHzWireless PC LINKFrequency range ____ 50–20000 Hz,-3dBS/N ratio _____________ ≥75 dBA (IEC)Total harmonic distortion _____ 0.3% (1 kHz)TunerWave rangeFM ________________ 87.5–108 MHz100 kHz GridAM ________________ 530–1700 kHz10 kHz GridNumber of presets _______________ 40AntennaFM _____________________ 75 ΩwireAM _________________ Loop antennaSpeakersSystem _____________ 3 way, Bass reflexImpedance _____________________ 6 ΩWoofer ____________________ 1 x 6.5"Tweeter _____________________ 1 x 2" Dimensions,w × h × d ________ 205 ×268 ×225 mm8.1 ×10.6 ×8.9 inchesWeight ____________ 3.1 kg,4.96 lb eachSupplied accessories–PC link software installer CD-ROM–Wireless USB adapter andextension cable–Remote control and 2 batteries, size AA–2 loudspeaker boxes including2 speaker cables–AM loop antenna–FM wire antenna–Power cableTechnical data / General information10English
Environmental informationAll redundant packing material has beenomitted.We have done our utmost tomake the packaging easily separable intothree mono materials: cardboard (box),polystyrene foam (buffer) and polyethylene(bags,protective foam sheet).Your unit consists of materials which can berecycled if disassembled by a specializedcompany.Please observe the localregulations regarding the disposal of packingmaterials, exhausted batteries and oldequipment.MaintenanceClean the unit with a soft,slightly dampened,lint-free cloth.Do not use any cleaning agents as they may have acorrosive effect.Do not expose the unit,batteries or discs tohumidity, rain,sand orexcessive heat (caused byheating equipment ordirect sunlight).Always keep the trays ofyour unit closed to protect the lens fromdust.If the unit fails to read discs correctlyuse a commonly available cleaning-CD toclean the lens before submitting the unit torepair. Other cleaning methods may destroythe lens.The lens may cloud over when the unit ismoved from cold to warm surroundings.Playing a disc is not possible then.Leave theunit in a warm environment until themoisture evaporates.Disc handlingTo take a disc out of its box easily, press thecenter spindle while liftingit.After use,always takethe disc out of the unit and store it in the disc case.Never attach a sticker to a disc.If you wantto provide a disc with an inscription use asoft felt-tipped pen and write only on theprinted side.To clean a disc,wipe it in a straight line from thecenter towards the edgeusing a soft,lint-free cloth.Any cleaning agents maydamage the disc!SetupPlace the unit on a flat,hard and stablesurface.Do not position the unit on top of otherequipment that might heat it up (e.g.receiver or amplifier).Place the apparatus in alocation with adequateventilation to preventinternal heat build up.Allow at least 10 cm(4 inches) clearancefrom the rear and thetop of the unit and 5 cm (2 inches)from each side.The apparatus shall not be exposed todripping or splashing.Do not place any sources of danger on theapparatus (e.g. liquid filled objects,lightedcandles).Do not block any ventilation openings.General information11English5 cm2 inches5 cm2 inches10 cm4 inches10 cm4 inches
Remote control use1Open the battery compartment of theremote control and insert 2 alkalinebatteries, type AA (R06,UM-3).2Close the battery compartment.Do not use old and new or different typesof batteries in combination.Remove batteries if they are empty or if theremote control will not be used for a longtime.Batteries contain chemical substances,so they should be disposed of properly.The buttons on the remote control workthe same way as the corresponding oneson the unit.Important!Always select the source you wish tocontrol first by pressing one of the sourcekeys on the remote control (e. g.CD,TUNER).Then select the desired function(e.g.4,¢,ÉÅ).The remote control remains tuned to theselected source until another source buttonon the remote control is pressed.Remote control keysRemote control12EnglishAUX PC LINK1#23476@!$%*^&¡)™0(TUNERCDSHUFFLEPROGRAMTIMERCLOCKSLEEPDSC VECDIMMUTE CD1 CD2 CD3 CD5 CD4 ALBUM VOL9REPEATRDS/NEWSTIMER ON/OFF8DISPLAY5BROWSEBROWSE
12switches the unit to (Eco Power) standby2Source buttonsCDselects the CD changerTUNERselects the tuner and toggles between thewavebands: TUNER FM and TUNER AMAUXselects the input for an additional connectedappliance and toggles between the inputsensitivities:AUX (high level input sensitivity)and AUX CDR (low level input sensitivity)PC LINK Aselects the connected PC as source3CD1,CD2,CD3,CD4,CD5selects a disc tray and starts playback4VOLUME-,VOLUME+decreases/increases the volume level5ALBUM ∞ BROWSE-,ALBUM 5 BROWSE+CD:selects the previous/next album on anMP3-CDTUNER:selects the previous/next presetradio stationPC LINK:selects the previous/next searchitem within the selected BROWSE modeCLOCK or TIMER: sets the hours6Çstops playback7ÉÅstarts and interrupts playback84,¢CD:– selects the previous/next track– searches backward/forward (press andhold the button) within the current trackTUNER:– tunes to a lower/higher radio frequency(press and hold the button for more than ahalf second)CLOCK or TIMER: sets the minutes9DISPLAYCD:displays the album and track name onan MP3-CDPC LINK:switches between displaying theelapsed playing time, the track name andthe file name0SHUFFLEplays tracks in random order!PROGRAMenters the program menu@REPEATrepeats a track, a disc or programmed track(s)#SLEEPsets the sleep timer$CLOCK– displays the set time– enters the clock setting mode (press andhold for more than 2 seconds)%TIMER– displays the timer setting– enters the timer setting mode (pressand hold for more than 2 seconds)^TIMER ON/OFFswitches the timer on/off&VECselects predefined surround sound settings*DSCselects predefined sound settings(DIMcontrols the brightness of the display)RDS/NEWSno function on this unit¡BROWSEPC LINK:toggles between the BROWSEmodes:ALBUM,ARTIST,GENRE,PLAYLIST and TRACKS (see page 21)™MUTEswitches the sound off temporarily Remote control13English
On the back1SPEAKERS 6 ΩL/Rconnect to the supplied speakers2AC MAINS ~After all other connections have beenmade, connect the power cord to thewall outlet.3AUX/CDR IN R/Lconnect to the analog audio output of anadditional appliance4AM ANTENNAconnect the supplied loop antenna here5FM ANTENNAconnect the supplied wire antenna hereOn the front6DISC 1,DISC 2,DISC 3,DISC 4,DISC 5selects a disc tray and starts playback7OPEN/CLOSE /opens/closes the disc tray8disc trays9STANDBY-ON 2switches the unit to (Eco Power) standbyControls and connections14English61234678!#@%$^90≤£™¡&*()5
0iRsensor for the infrared remote controlNote:Always point the remote controltowards this sensor.!display@source control lightswhen a source is active the respectivecontrol light lights up#SOURCEtoggles between the sources:CD:the CD changer is selectedTUNER FM:the FM tuner waveband isselectedTUNER AM:the AM tuner waveband isselectedAUX:the high level input sensitivity for anadditional connected appliance is selectedAUX CDR:the low level input sensitivity foran additional connected appliance isselected$BROWSEPC LINK:toggles between the BROWSEmodes:ALBUM,ARTIST,GENRE,PLAYLIST and TRACKS%PC LINK Aselects the connected PC as source^VOLUME rotaryadjusts the volume&ÉÅstarts and interrupts playback*STOP DEMO Ç– stops playback– deactivates/activates the demonstrationmode (press and hold the button for5 seconds)(¢CD:– selects the next track– searches forward (press and hold thebutton) within the current trackTUNER:tunes to a higher radio frequency(press and hold the button for more thana half second)CLOCK or TIMER: sets the minutes)WIRELESS PC LINK control lightlights up and blinks when PC LINK dataare transferred¡p3.5 mm headphone socketNote: Connecting the headphones will switchoff the speakers.™4CD:– selects the previous track– searches backward (press and hold thebutton) within the current trackTUNER:tunes to a lower radio frequency(press and hold the button for more thana half second)CLOCK or TIMER: sets the minutes£ALBUM/PRESET ∞BROWSE-CD:selects the previous album on anMP3-CDTUNER:selects the previous preset radiostationPC LINK:selects the previous search itemwithin the selected BROWSE modeCLOCK or TIMER: sets the hours≤ALBUM/PRESET 5BROWSE+CD:selects the next album on anMP3-CDTUNER:selects the next preset radiostationPC LINK:selects the next search itemwithin the selected BROWSE modeCLOCK or TIMER: sets the hoursControls and connections15English
Warning:Never make or change connectionswith the power supply switched on.Speaker connectionsUse the supplied speakers only.Usingother speakers can damage the unit orthe sound quality will be negativelyaffected.●Connect the cable of the left speaker to L(red and black),and the cable of the rightspeaker to R (red and black) as follows:Press the clip of the red terminal and fullyinsert the stripped portion of the colored(or marked) speaker cable into the socket,then release the clip.Press the clip of the black terminal and fullyinsert the stripped portion of the black (orunmarked) speaker cable into the socket,then release the clip.Antenna connectionsAM antennaThe supplied loop antenna is for indoor useonly.1Assemble the loop antenna as shownbelow.2Fit the plug of the loop antenna toAM ANTENNA as shown below.3Adjust the position of the antenna for bestreception (as far away as possible from theTV,VCR or other radiation sources).FM antennaThe supplied wire antenna can only be usedto receive nearby stations.For betterreception we recommend using a cableantenna system or an outdoor antenna.1Open the FM ANTENNA click-fits bypushing the lever down as shown below.2Insert each wire of the antenna into onehole.3Close the click-fits using the lever.4Move the antenna in different positions foroptimal reception (as far away as possiblefrom the TV,VCR or other radiationsources).Installation16EnglishAM ANTENNA FM ANTENNAAM ANTENNA FM ANTENNANTENNA FM ANTENNA
Installing a PC serverSee chapter “Quick installation of thewireless connection to a PC server”.Connecting an additionalapplianceIt is possible to use an additional appliance,e.g.TV,VCR or CD recorder with the unit.You can choose between high level inputsensitivity (e.g.for a connected TV or VCR)and low level input sensitivity (e.g.for aconnected CD recorder).1Insert the red plug of a cinch cable to thered socket AUX IN R and the white plug tothe white socket AUX IN L.2Connect the other end of the cinch cable tothe audio outputs of the additional appliance.3Press SOURCE on the unit repeatedly untilAUX is selected.➜AUX:the high level input sensitivity for anadditional connected appliance isselected.To select the low level input sensitivity pressand hold for more than 2 seconds SOURCEon the unit until AUX CDR is selected.➜AUX CDR:the low level input sensitivityfor an additional connected appliance isselected.To toggle the input sensitivity press SOURCEagain for 2 seconds on the unit.orPress AUX on the remote controlrepeatedly until the desired input sensitivity(AUX or AUX CDR) is displayed.Note: It is not possible to connect a turntabledirectly to AUX IN L/R.If you wish to use aturntable, you have to connect an RIAA-amplifierto AUX IN L/R on the unit.Then connect theturntable to the RIAA-amplifier.PowerThe type plate is located on the rear ofthe unit.1Check whether the power voltage asshown on the type plate corresponds toyour local power voltage. If it does not,consult your dealer or service organization.2Make sure all connections have beenmade before switching on the powersupply.3Connect the power cable supplied toAC MAINS ~ and to the wall socket.Thisswitches on the power supply.00When the power cable is connected for thefirst time to the wall socket TUNER andAUTO INSTALL - PRESS PLAY isdisplayed. Press either ÉÅ on the unit tostore all available radio stations automatically(see also chapter “Storing radio stations”) orif you do not wish to store them now pressÇon the unit to exit.When the unit is switched to standby,it isstill consuming some power. To disconnectthe unit from the power completely,remove the power plug from the wallsocket.To avoid overheating of the unit asafety circuit has been built in.Therefore your unit may disconnectunder extreme conditions.If thishappens,switch the unit off and let itcool down before reusing it.Installation17English
PC system requirements–Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP–Pentium Class 300MHz processor orhigher–CD–ROMdrive–USB port–Free hard disk space:100 MB for thesoftwareQuick installation of the wirelessconnection to a PC serverThis starts the installation of the wirelessdevice with the PC server.Do not connect the wireless USBadapter immediately! You will be askedduring the installation process toconnect it.1Place the unit as close as possible to the PC.Note: In order to ensure a good wirelessconnection avoid placing the unit close tomicrowave ovens and large metal objects.2Switch on your PC and insert the installationdisc.Note: Do not use the icon, which will appearon the PC screen during the installation process.3The installation guide will appearautomatically. If it does not, go to theCD-ROM drive in Windows Explorer anddouble click on the SETUP.exe.Thencontinue as follows:–Select your desired language from the list.–Then follow the installation stepsprompted by the screen to install thewireless USB adapter driver,theMusicmatch Media software and thenetwork setup.Notes:The installation process also includesthe installation of the Musicmatch Mediasoftware. Please use this software for yourPC LINK application. Musicmatch Mediasoftware is supposed to support the wirelessPC LINK application, but if you have problemsplease use the software version from thesupplied CD-ROM.4Switch on the unit and press PC LINK A.5During the network setup you will be askedto go to the install mode:Press and holdPC LINK Afor 5 seconds.➜PC LINK is displayed and INSTALLINGis scrolled.The unit searches for aconnection to the PC.6If no connection is found within10 minutes:➜PC LINK is displayed and CHECKINSTALLATION is scrolled.If during the search STOP Çispressed or the installation disc hasnot been installed properly:➜PC LINK is displayed and ABORTED isscrolled.If the installation has been finishedsuccessfully:➜PC LINK and COMPLETED are displayed.The demo track from the installation discstarts to play automatically.Wireless PC link18English
Custom installationThe following uninstallation and thefollowing further installations are possible:–Add an additional PC server–Add an additional audio systemMC W770 in the same PC server–Install the wireless PC linkconnection in the existing network–Uninstalling a wireless connectionThe uninstallation as well as the installationsmust be handled on the PC side. Follow theinstruction on the PC side.Firmware upgradeOccasionally, Philips releases new software(firmware) for your unit.Please visit ourwebsite www.philips.com/support for futurepossible software upgrade.Preparation to wirelessPC link playback functionTo prepare for wireless PC link playback,first you have to create a music library withall available stored music files on your PC.The audio system is only able to access andbrowse the music files stored under themusic library.You can also create yourfavorite playlists in Musicmatch and playbackthe created playlist anytime via your audiosystem.It is not required to launchMusicmatch for the wireless PC link and itcan also be used as an independent PCmusic player.Wireless PC link19English
20EnglishPC LINK functionPC LINK enables you to playback yourmusic collection from the PC via the unit.Before playback can be started theconnection to an installed network/servermust be started.Make sure the wirelessUSB adapter is connected or anothernetwork connection works properly.1Switch on your PC.2Press PC LINK Ato select the PC assource.➜PC LINK is displayed.➜PC NAME is displayed and the last activeserver name is scrolled.➜The last active server name is displayedand CONNECTING PC is scrolled.Note: If no PC server was installed PC LINKis displayed and INSTALL PC LINK isscrolled. Install the PC server (see “Quickinstallation of the wireless connection to a PCserver”).3As soon as the connection is made:➜PC LINK is displayed and a track nameis scrolled.Note:The last played track will have beenstored and will be selected automatically.However, if you switch from one PC server toanother, the first track within the currentBROWSE setting will be selected.How to display the current servername00To display the current server name pressPC LINK Awhile the display showsneither a server name nor a networkname.➜PC LINK is displayed and the currentserver name is scrolled.How to select another PC server00To switch between further installedPC servers press PC LINK Aas often asnecessary while a server name is shown.➜PC LINK is displayed and the nextserver name is scrolled.How to select another network1To switch between further installedPC networks, press PC LINK Aas often asnecessary until the desired network isshown.(The unit switches through all PCservers of the current network and thenswitches to the next available network.)2After 3 seconds with no change to networkselection,the selected network will beconnected.➜The network name is displayed andCONNECTING NETWORK is scrolled.Note: If the network is not available, thenetwork name is displayed andNO CONNECTION TO NETWORK is scrolled.3After connecting the network a PC serverwill be selected automatically.➜The server name is displayed andCONNECTING PC is scrolled.Note: If no connection has been detected, theserver name is displayed and NOCONNECTION TO PC is scrolled.Wireless PC linkAUX PC LINKTUNERCD CD2 CD3 CD5 CD4 CD1 VOL
21Lang RomanTrack navigation and playbackFor easie finding of a desired track you canselect following BROWSE modes:ALBUM,ARTIST,GENRE,PLAYLIST and TRACKS.The selected BROWSE mode defines thesearch item:ALBUM:all available albums are sortedARTIST:all available artists are sortedGENRE:all available genres are sortedPLAYLIST:all available playlists are sortedTRACKS:all available tracks are sortedYou can then toggle through the selectedsearch item (e.g.through all availablealbums) and select the desired track.1Press BROWSE repeatedly to select one ofthe BROWSE modes:➜BROWSE and the name of the selectedBROWSE mode (ALBUM,ARTIST,GENRE,PLAYLIST or TRACKS) aredisplayed.00To exit from the BROWSE mode pressSTOP Ç.Note:The unit will also exit from theBROWSE mode if no button is pressed within60 seconds.2Press BROWSE-or BROWSE+repeatedly to toggle through the selectedsearch item.➜The selected BROWSE mode (e.g.ALBUM) and the name of the selecteditem (e.g.first album name) aredisplayed.3Press 4or ¢repeatedly to select atrack within the selected item.➜The name of the selected item (e.g.firstalbum name) and the name of theselected track are displayed.4Press ÉÅ to start playback.➜PC LINK is displayed and the trackname is scrolled.➜PC LINK and the elapsed playing timeare displayed.During playback00To switch between display of elapsedplaying time, track name and file name,press DISPLAY on the remote controlrepeatedly.00To find a particular passage in eitherbackward or forward direction within thecurrent track press and hold 4or ¢and release the key at the desired point.00Press 4or ¢to skip to the beginningof the previous or next track on theselected disc.00To shuffle tracks in the selected BROWSEmode (ALBUM,ARTIST,GENRE,PLAYLISTor TRACKS) press SHUFFLE on the remotecontrol.➜PC LINK is displayed and eg.SHUFFLEGENRE TRACKS is scrolled.To deactivate the function press SHUFFLEon the remote control again.00To repeat tracks press REPEAT on theremote control repeatedly to select either:➜REPEAT TRACK:The current track isplayed repeatedly.➜REPEAT ALL:All tracks in the currentBROWSE setting are played repeatedly.To return to normal playback,pressREPEAT on the remote control repeatedlyuntil REPEAT OFF is displayed.6Press STOP Çto stop playback.Wireless PC linkEnglishTIMERCLOCKSLEEPDSC VECDIMMUTERDS/NEWSTIMER ON/OFFBROWSE
Switching on,switching tostandby●To switch the unit to an active modepress one of the source keys on the remotecontrol (CD,TUNER,AUX,PC LINK)orselect a source by pressing SOURCE on theunit repeatedly until CD,TUNER or AUX isdisplayed,orselect the PC as source by pressingPC LINK Aon the unit.●To switch the unit to standby pressand hold STANDBY-ON 2for more than2 seconds.➜The clock is displayed.●To switch the unit to Eco Powerstandby press STANDBY-ON 2.Demonstration modeThe demonstration mode displays variousfeatures of the unit.●To activate the demonstration modepress and hold STOP DEMO Çfor5 seconds during standby or Eco Powerstandby on the unit until DEMO ON isdisplayed.●To deactivate the demonstrationmode press and hold STOP DEMO Çagain on the unit for 5 seconds untilDEMO OFF is displayed.Basic functions22EnglishAUX PC LINKTUNERCD CD2 CD3 CD5 CD4 CD1 ALBUMBROWSE VOL
Setting the clock1Press and hold CLOCK on the remotecontrol for more than 2 seconds.➜SET CLOCK is displayed,the hours andminutes digits start blinking.2Press ALBUM 5or ALBUM ∞on theremote control repeatedly to set the hour.3Press 4or ¢on the remote controlrepeatedly to set the minutes.4Press CLOCK on the remote control toconfirm the setting.➜The clock shows the set time.00To exit without storing the clock settingpress STOP Ç.Notes:The clock setting will be erased when thesystem is disconnected from the power supply.The unit will exit from the clock settingmode if no button is pressed within90 seconds.Displaying the clockThis function shows the set time.●In any mode (except in clock or timersetting) press CLOCK on the remotecontrol repeatedly to switch between theclock display and the normal display.Note: If you press a button during the clockdisplay that changes the display, theinformation related to the pressed button willbe shown briefly.Afterwards the clock will bedisplayed again.Dim modeWith this function you can control thebrightness of the display.●In standby mode press DIM on theremote control repeatedly to switchbetween:➜The clock is displayed with halfbrightness.➜The clock is displayed with full brightness.●Select a source (CD,AUX,TUNER orPC LINK) and press DIM on the remotecontrol repeatedly to switch between:➜DIM 1:indicator lights on,display fullbrightness, spectrum analyser off➜DIM 2:indicator lights on,display halfbrightness, spectrum analyser on➜DIM 3:indicator lights off,display halfbrightness, spectrum analyser off➜DIM OFF:indicator lights on,display fullbrightness, spectrum analyser onBasic functions23EnglishTIMERCLOCKSLEEPDSC VECDIMMUTERDS/NEWSTIMER ON/OFFBROWSESHUFFLEPROGRAMREPEAT DISPLAYTIMERCLOCKSLEEPDSC VECDIMRDS/NEWSTIMER ON/OFFALBUMBROWSE VOL
Volume controlVolume adjustment●Adjust the volume by using the VOLUMErotary on the unit,or by pressingVOLUME+ or VOLUME- on the remotecontrol.➜VOLUME and the level setting (between1 and 39) are displayed.➜VOLUME MIN is the minimum volumelevel.VOLUME MAX is the maximumvolume level.MUTEYou can temporarily switch off the soundwithout switching off the unit.1Press MUTE on the remote control toswitch off the sound.➜The selected source and MUTE aredisplayed. Playback will continue withoutsound.2Press MUTE on the remote control againto switch the sound back on.Sound controlIn order to reach an optimal sound,you canadjust only one of the following soundcontrols at a time:DSC or VEC.DSCDigital Sound Control enables you toselect predefined sound settings.●Press DSC repeatedly to select the desiredsound setting.➜The selected source and eitherOPTIMAL,POP,ROCK or JAZZ aredisplayed.VECVirtual Environment Control enables youto select predefined surround soundsettings.●Press VEC repeatedly to select the desiredsurround sound setting.➜The selected source and either HALL,CONCERT,CINEMA or CYBER aredisplayed.Basic functions24EnglishAUX PC LINKTUNERCD CD2 CD3 CD5 CD4 CD1 VOLTIMERCLOCKSLEEPDSC VECDIMMUTERDS/NEWSTIMER ON/OFFBROWSETIMERCLOCKSLEEPDSC VECDIMMUTERDS/NEWSTIMER ON/OFFBROWSETIMERCLOCKSLEEPDSC VECDIMMUTERDS/NEWSTIMER ON/OFFBROWSE
Playable discsFor playback on this unit you can use thefollowing discs (logos shown below):–All pre-recorded audio CDs–All finalised audio CDR and CDRW discs–MP3-CDs (CD-ROMs with MP3 tracks)Supported MP3 disc formatsThe following formats are supported onthis unit:–Disc format:ISO 9660,Joliet or UDF 1.5–Sampling frequencies:32 kHz,44.1 kHz,48 kHz–Bit rates:32–256 kbps,variable bit rates–ID3-tag:V1.1,V2.2,V2.3,V2.4–Maximum number of titles:999(depending on the length of the file name)–Maximum number of albums:99Important!1) This system is designed for regulardiscs.Therefore,do not use anyaccessories such as disc stabiliser ringsor disc treatment sheets, etc. as offeredon the market,because they may causejamming of the changer mechanism.2) Do not load more than one discinto one disc tray.Loading discs1Press OPEN/CLOSE /on the unit.➜CD and SELECT DISC are displayed.2Press one of the disc keys (DISC 1,DISC 2,DISC 3,DISC 4,or DISC 5) on the unit toselect the desired disc tray to be opened.➜CD 1 (or 2,3,4,5) and OPEN 1 (or 2,3,4,5) are displayed and the selectedtray is opened.3Load a disc with the printed side up.Fordouble sided discs,load the side you wantto play facing down.4Press OPEN/CLOSE /again on the unit toclose the tray.➜The tray is closed and CD 1 (or 2,3,4,5)and READING are displayed.➜If an unfinalized disc is inserted DISCNOT FINALIZED will be displayed.➜CD 1 (or 2,3,4,5), the total number oftracks and the total playing time of thedisc are displayed.MP3-CD only:➜CD 1 (or 2,3,4,5) and READING aredisplayed. Due to the large number oftracks this could take up to 2 minutes.➜The first album name is scrolled.➜The current album number and the firsttrack number are displayed.If no albumhas been found A00 will be displayed.00To load further discs into the other traysrepeat steps 1–4.Note: Only one tray can be opened at a time.If a tray is opened and you try to openanother, the currently opened tray will beclosed first before the other tray opens.Playback25English
Playing discsDirect selection and playback of oneparticular disc●Press one of the disc keys DISC 1,DISC 2,DISC 3,DISC 4,or DISC 5 on the unit, orCD 1,CD 2,CD 3, CD 4,or CD 5 on theremote control to start playback of thedesired disc in the selected tray.➜CD 1 (or 2,3,4,5), the current tracknumber, and elapsed playing time aredisplayed.A flashing CD symbol indicatesthe active disc tray.Playback of all loaded discs1Press SOURCE on the unit repeatedly untilCD is selected or press CD on the remotecontrol.2Press ÉÅ to start playback.➜Playback starts from the first track of thecurrent disc.All loaded discs will beplayed. If one of the trays is empty,thenext available disc will be selected.➜CD 1 (or 2,3,4,5), the current tracknumber, and elapsed playing time aredisplayed.A flashing CD symbol indicatesthe active disc tray.To stop playback●Press STOP Çto stop playback.➜Playback stops.If no key is pressed for30 minutes the unit will switch tostandby.Interrupting and resuming playback1Press ÉÅ during playback to interruptplayback.➜The playing time, where playback wasinterrupted,will blink.2Press ÉÅ again to resume playback.Playback26EnglishAUX PC LINKTUNERCD CD2 CD3 CD5 CD4 CD1 VOLAUX PC LINKTUNERCD CD2 CD3 CD5 CD4 CD1 ALBUMBROWSE VOLSHUFFLEPROGRAMREPEAT DISPLAYTIMERCLOCKSLEEP TIMER ON/OFFSHUFFLEPROGRAMREPEAT DISPLAYTIMERCLOCKSLEEP TIMER ON/OFF
Selecting and searchingSelecting a track when playback isstopped1Press 4or ¢repeatedly to skip to thedesired track number.2Press ÉÅ to start playback.➜Playback starts with the selected track.Selecting a track during playback●Press 4or ¢to skip to the beginningof the previous or next track on theselected disc.➜Playback continues with the selectedtrack.Searching for a passage duringplayback1Press and hold 4or ¢to find aparticular passage in backward or forwarddirection within the current track.➜Searching is started and playbackcontinues with reduced volume.2Release the key at the desired passage.➜Normal playback continues.Note: During SHUFFLE, pressing 4will notaffect the current playback.Additional selecting andsearching (on MP3-CDs only)Selecting an album when playback isstopped●Press ALBUM 5or ALBUM ∞repeatedly tofind the album number you wish to select.➜CD 1 (or 2,3,4,5), the album name,followed by the artist name, and trackname are scrolled.➜The album number and the first tracknumber are displayed.00To start playback of the entire album press ÉÅ.Selecting an album during playback●Press ALBUM 5or ALBUM ∞repeatedlyto skip to the beginning of the previous ornext album on the selected disc.➜Playback continues with the first track ofthe selected album if you do not pressthe key again.➜CD 1 (or 2,3,4,5), the album name,followed by the track number, andelapsed playing time are displayed.Selecting a track in the album●Press 4or ¢repeatedly to skip to thedesired track.➜CD 1 (or 2,3,4,5) is displayed and thetrack name is scrolled.➜If you pressed 4or ¢when playbackwas stopped:The album number and theselected track number are displayed.➜If you pressed 4or ¢duringplayback:The track number and theelapsed playing time will be displayed.Playback features27EnglishALBUMBROWSE ALBUMBROWSE
Album and track namedisplay (on MP3-CDs only)●During playback press DISPLAY on theremote control to see the followinginformation, which will be scrolled once (ifavailable):➜Album name➜Track nameSHUFFLE and REPEATRepeating a track,a disc or aprogram1During playback press REPEAT on theremote control repeatedly to select either:➜REPEAT TRACK:The current track isplayed repeatedly.➜REPEAT DISC:The entire selected disc isplayed repeatedly.➜REPEAT PROG TRACK:The currentprogrammed track is played repeatedly(only if the program mode is active).➜REPEAT ALL PROG:All progammed tracksare played repeatedly (only if theprogram mode is active).2Playback starts in the selected mode.3To return to normal playback,pressREPEAT on the remote control repeatedlyuntil OFF is displayed.Notes:Not all REPEAT modes are possible duringSHUFFLE or while playing a program.Pressing OPEN/CLOSE /also cancels theREPEAT mode.SHUFFLE - Playing tracks in randomorder●Press SHUFFLE on the remote control toactivate the function.➜SHUFFLE is shown and all tracks of allloaded discs will be played in randomorder.The random play will start fromthe current disc.After all tracks on thisdisc have been shuffled, the unit willchange to the next available disc. Ifprogamme mode is active, theprogrammed tracks only will be played inrandom order.00To deactivate the function press SHUFFLEon the remote control again.➜SHUFFLE goes off and the function isdeactivated.Note: Pressing OPEN/CLOSE /also cancelsthe SHUFFLE mode.Playback features28EnglishSHUFFLEPROGRAMREPEAT DISPLAYTIMERCLOCKSLEEP TIMER ON/OFFSHUFFLEPROGRAMREPEAT DISPLAYTIMERCLOCKSLEEP TIMER ON/OFFSHUFFLEPROGRAMREPEAT DISPLAYTIMERCLOCKSLEEP TIMER ON/OFF
Programming track numbersProgramming tracks is possible whenplayback is stopped.You can select up to 99tracks (also MP3 tracks) and store them inthe memory.Programming is possible fromthe current selected disc only.Thereforeyou cannot combine MP3 tracks and audiotracks, or tracks from more than one CD.1Load the desired disc in the disc tray.2In case a source other than CD is active(e.g.TUNER),press SOURCE on the unitrepeatedly until CD is selected or press CDon the remote control.3Press PROGRAM on the remote control toenter the program menu.➜PROGRAM starts blinking.Note: If no button is pressed within 20 seconds theunit will automatically exit from the program menu.4Press 4or ¢repeatedly to select thedesired track.MP3-CD only:Press ALBUM 5or ALBUM ∞to find thealbum number you wish to select and thenpress 4or ¢repeatedly to skip to thedesired track.5Press PROGRAM on the remote control tostore your selection in the memory.➜CD 1 (or 2,3,4,5), Pwith the totalnumber of tracks programmed and thetotal playing time are displayed.➜The number of the programmed trackand PROG are displayed.MP3-CD only:➜CD 1 (or 2,3,4,5) and Pwith the totalnumber of tracks programmed are displayed.➜The album number and track number ofthe programmed track are displayed.6Repeat steps 4–5 to select and store othertracks.Notes:If you try to store more than 99 tracks,PROGRAM FULL will be displayed.If the total playing time of the program hasreached 100 minutes --:-- is displayedinstead of the total playing time.7Press STOP Çonce to end programming.00To start playback of the program press ÉÅ.Clearing the program1If necessary press STOP Çto stop playback.2Press STOP Çagain to clear the program.➜PROGRAM goes off and PROGRAMCLEARED is scrolled.Note:The program will be also erased if youopen the disc tray, if you switch to anothersource, or if you disconnect the unit frompower supply.Playback features29EnglishAUX PC LINKTUNERCD CD2 CD3 CD5 CD4 CD1 SHUFFLEPROGRAMREPEAT DISPLAYTIMERCLOCKSLEEP TIMER ON/OFFALBUMBROWSE VOL
Tuning to radio stations1Press SOURCE on the unit repeatedly orpress TUNER on the remote controlrepeatedly until the desired waveband(TUNER FM or TUNER AM) is displayed.2Press and hold 4or ¢for more thana half second,then release.➜The unit automatically tunes to the nextstation with sufficient signal strength.➜=lights up when receiving a stereosignal (in FM waveband only).3Repeat step 2 until you find the desiredstation.00To tune to a station with a weak signalpress 4or ¢briefly,and repeatedly,until an optimal reception is found.Storing radio stationsYou can store up to 40 radio stations in thememory,starting from FM and followed byAM wavebands. Stations can be storedautomatically or manually, or by using the“Plug and Play”function.If no button ispressed within 20 seconds the unit will exitfrom the storing mode.Storing by using “Plug and Play”You can store all available radio stationsautomatically. Attention:All previouslystored radio stations will be replaced.1Connect the unit to the power supply.➜TUNER and AUTO INSTALL - PRESSPLAY are displayed.orIn standby mode, press and hold ÉÅ onthe unit until TUNER and AUTO INSTALLPRESS PLAY are displayed.2Press ÉÅ on the unit to start theinstallation.➜TUNER INSTALL is displayed andautomatic search and store processstarts.➜During search TUNER AUTO is displayed.➜As soon as a radio station is found andstored the frequency and the wavebandwill be displayed.➜Once completed,the last tuned radiostation will be played.Note: If no stereo signal is detected CHECKANTENNA is displayed.Tuner30EnglishAUX PC LINKTUNERCD CD2 CD3 CD5 CD4 CD1 SHUFFLEPROGRAMREPEAT DISPLAYALBUMBROWSE VOL
Storing by automatic programmingYou can start the automatic programmingfrom a selected preset number. If no presetnumber is selected,automatic programmingstarts at preset number 1 and all yourformer presets will be overridden.1Press SOURCE on the unit repeatedly orpress TUNER on the remote repeatedlyuntil the desired waveband (TUNER FM orTUNER AM) is displayed.2Press ALBUM 5or ALBUM ∞to select apreset number.3Press and hold PROGRAM on the remotecontrol until AUTO is displayed.➜PROG starts blinking.All available radiostations are stored automatically.➜PROG goes off,the preset number, thewaveband, and the frequency of the lastpreset station are displayed briefly.00To exit automatic programming pressSTOP Ç.Notes: If a radio station has been alreadystored in one of the presets, it will not bestored again under another preset number.Strong stations of the selected wavebandwill always automatically be first to beprogrammed, followed by the weak stations.Storing by manual programmingYou can use manual programming to storeyour favorite radio stations only.1Tune to your desired radio station (see“Tuning to radio stations”).2Press PROGRAM on the remote controlfor less than 1 second.➜PROG and the current preset numberstart blinking.00To place the radio station to another presetnumber, press ALBUM 5or ALBUM ∞.3Press PROGRAM on the remote controlagain to confirm the setting.➜PROG goes off.The preset number,thewaveband, and the frequency of thepreset station are displayed.00To store further radio stations repeat thesteps 1–3.00To exit manual programming pressSTOP Ç.Tuning to preset radio stations●In tuner mode,press PRESET 5orPRESET ∞until the preset number of thedesired station is displayed.Deleting a preset radio station1Tune to the preset radio station to bedeleted.2Press and hold STOP Çfor more than2 seconds.➜PRESET DELETED is scrolled and thecurrent preset radio station is deleted.➜All other preset radio stations withhigher numbers are decreased by one.Tuner31English
You can select different timer functionswhich will be activated at a preset time.Make sure the clock is set beforeusing one of these features.Wake-up timerThe unit can be used as an alarm clock,where the selected source (TUNER,CD orPC LINK) starts playback at a preset time.Timer settingNote:The unit will exit from the timer settingmode if no button is pressed within90 seconds.1Press and hold TIMER for more than2 seconds on the remote control.➜Xstarts blinking,SET TIMER isdisplayed and the hours and minutesdigits start blinking.2Press SOURCE on the unit repeatedly orpress CD,TUNERor PC LINK Aon theremote control to select the source youwant to be woken up with.➜The selected source will light.3Press ALBUM 5or ALBUM ∞repeatedlyto set the hour.4Press 4or ¢repeatedly to set theminutes.00To exit without storing the timer settingpress STOP Ç.5PressTIMER on the remote control toconfirm the setting.➜Xremains shown,TIMER ON,theselected source,and the set start timeare displayed.➜At the preset time the selected soundsource will be played for 30 minutes.Ifno button is pressed within this time, theunit switches to standby.➜When the wake-up timer is triggered,the volume will increase gradually to thelast tuned volume level.If CD is selected:The first track of the disc in the lastselected CD tray will be played.If thistray is empty,the unit will search for thenext available disc. If all trays are empty,the unit will switch to tuner.If TUNER is selected:The last tuned radio station will beplayed.If PC LINK is selected:The last played track on the last selectedserver will be played. If there is no PCconnection detected,the unit will switchto tuner.Timer32EnglishAUX PC LINKTUNERCD CD2 CD3 CD5 CD4 CD1 SHUFFLEPROGRAMREPEAT DISPLAYTIMERCLOCKSLEEP TIMER ON/OFFALBUMBROWSE VOL
Activating or deactivating the timer●Press TIMER ON/OFF on the remotecontrol repeatedly to activate or deactivatethe timer.➜TIMER ON,the last set source and starttime are displayed and the timer isactivated.➜TIMER OFF is displayed and the timer isdeactivated.Checking the timer setting●Press TIMER for less than 2 seconds on theremote control to check the timer setting.➜TIMER ON,the last set source,and starttime are displayed.Sleep timerYou can set a certain period of time afterwhich the unit will switch to standby.1Press SLEEP on the remote controlrepeatedly to select the desired period oftime (in minutes).Selection as follows:➜SLEEP 15MIN,SLEEP 30MIN,SLEEP45MIN,SLEEP 60MIN,SLEEP 90MIN,SLEEP 120MIN,SLEEP OFF.2As soon as the desired period of time isdisplayed, do not press SLEEP again.➜During the last 10 seconds beforeswitching to standby a countdown isdisplayed: SLEEP 10,SLEEP 9,…SLEEP 1,SLEEP.➜Then the unit switches to standby.●To deactivate the sleep timer press SLEEPon the remote control until SLEEP OFF isdisplayed or press STANDBY-ON 2.Timer33EnglishSHUFFLEPROGRAMREPEAT DISPLAYTIMERCLOCKSLEEPDSC VECDIMRDS/NEWSTIMER ON/OFFSHUFFLEPROGRAMREPEAT DISPLAYTIMERCLOCKSLEEPDSC VECDIMRDS/NEWSTIMER ON/OFFSHUFFLEPROGRAMREPEAT DISPLAYTIMERCLOCKSLEEPDSC VECDIMRDS/NEWSTIMER ON/OFF
WARNINGUnder no circumstances should you try to repair the unityourself as this will invalidate the guarantee. Do not openthe unit as there is a risk of electric shock.If a fault occurs,first check the points listed before takingthe unit for repair.If you are unable to solve a problem byfollowing these hints,consult your dealer or service center.Problem SolutionNo power –Make sure the power cable is connected properly.–Press STANDBY-ON 2on the unit to switch it to standby.No sound or sound –Adjust the volume.of poor quality –Disconnect the headphones.–Make sure the speakers are connected properly.–Correct the sound settings on the unit.–Make sure the unit is not muted.No reaction to controls –Disconnect the unit from power supply,reconnect aftera few seconds.The remote control –Point the remote control directly towards the IR sensor on thedoes not work properly unit.–Remove batteries, wait 10 seconds and insert them correctly or insert new batteries.–Reduce the distance between remote control and unit.–Always select the source you wish to control first by pressing one of the source keys on the remote control (e. g.CD,TUNER).Then select the desired function (e.g. á,à,É).Permanent feature –Press and hold STOP Çfor 5 seconds on the unit until display on the unit DEMO OFF is displayed to switch off the demonstration mode.(demonstration mode)The timer is not –Set the clock correctly.working –Press TIMER ON/OFF on the remote control to activate the timer.Troubleshooting34English
Problem SolutionPoor radio reception –Direct the antenna for optimum reception.–Make sure the antenna is not positioned near a radiation source such as a TV,VCR,etc.NO DISC indication or –Make sure the disc is not scratched or dirty. Replace or clean disc cannot be played the disc.–Make sure the disc is inserted printed side up.–Make sure either a prerecorded audio CD,a finalized CDR(W)or an MP3-CD is inserted.PC LINK and CHECK –Make sure your PC is switched on.CONNECTION indication –Check the wireless connection between your PC and the unit (see “Quick installation of the wireless connection to a PC server”).–Make sure the wireless USB adapter is connected or another network connection works properly.Troubleshooting35English
ImportantDo not plug in the wireless USB adapter into a USB portof your computer, but start with the software installationfirst from the CD-ROM.After the necessary driver softwarehas been installed you will be asked by the installationsoftware to plug in the wireless USB adapter.This order ofinstallation will ensure the proper function of your wirelessUSB adapter.Wireless USB adapterQuestion AnswerI have plugged in the wireless In order that you can install the correct driver USB adapter and completed software for the wireless USB adapter,the installation in Windows please do the following:without installing the software 1Open Windows Start Menu/Settings/ from the supplied CD-ROM first. Control Panel/System/Hardware/ What should I do? Device Manager 2Select Other Devices and delete the USB WLAN device.3Unplug the wireless USB adapter.4Start the installation from the CD-ROM with unplugged wireless USB adapter!5You will be asked during the installation to plug in the adapter again.I have followed the instructions for Possibly you have a problem with theuse and the instructions shown on quality of the wireless link.We propose usingthe installation software exactly the extension cable which is delivered with but cannot successfully install. the MC W770 Philips audio system and placing the wireless USB adapter as close as possible to the front side of the MC W770.Start the installation again.Since I have changed the USB port Your installation was optimised for the for the wireless USB adapter I first USB port used.In order to decrease have longer connection times from connection time for the new USB port,my MC W770 audio system to the you have to configure the new USB port PC. for your PC link network. Select from the CD-ROM setup the Custom Installationand then the Install different USB portmenu.Follow the instructions of the setup program.Frequently asked questions36English
I have lost my supplied wireless You can order the wireless USB adapter USB adapter,what can I do? at your local Philips Service organization.The MC W770 PC link mode will also work with most other WiFi certified wireless adapters.But you have to perform a complete new setup,and a big part of the network setup has to be done manually.First install the new wireless adapter according to its manual.Use the MC W770 installation disc and select Setup Network.Your stored music files will not get lost.Musicmatch SoftwareQuestion AnswerWhy can the tracks stored in my Through PC link you have access only to PC not be played even though those music files which are in the library of theI have successfully installed PC link? Musicmatch Jukebox software.Use the Add function of the Musicmatch Jukebox to add your MP3 files to the music library.How can I organise my tracks in Edit the Album,Title and other ID3 Tag the music library and in the information of your MP3 files with the MC W770 PC Link view? Musicmatch software,so you can group your songs accordingly.If I already have a Musicmatch Your Musicmatch software has to support software installed in my PC,can the PC link function in order to be able to I skip the installation of Musicmatch connect your Philips audio system which comes with the CD-ROM? MC W770 to your PC.We recommend installing the Musicmatch version from the CD-ROM.Can I upgrade to a newer Newer versions of the Musicmatch softwareMusicmatch software from the are supposed to support the wireless internet site www.musicmatch.com? PC link function,but in case of problems please reinstall the Musicmatch software from the CD-ROM.To install the Musicmatch software only, you can use the Custom Installation menu of the setup CD-ROM.Frequently asked questions37English
Network setup and system configurationQuestion AnswerCan I have more than one Yes, you can add more than one PC (server)PC (server) to connect to this to your audio system’s configuration.audio system? Start the CD-ROM installation on a PC whichyou want to add to your audio system and choose Add new PC server from theCustom Installation menu.Follow the instructions of the setup program.Can I have more than one network Yes, you can connect your audio systemto connect to this audio system? to more than one network. Each networkconfiguration has to be added through Install mode to your audio system.You can select another installed network by pressingPC LINK Aon the unit while a network name is scrolled.What maximum number of servers You can install 5 different networks and or networks can be installed with 8 servers per network with the Philips Philips audio system MC W770? audio system MC W770.Can I have more than one Philips Yes,you can add more than one Philips audio system MC W770 to connect audio system MC W770 to connect to to my PC? your PC.In the CD-ROM installation select Custom Installation and then the Add additional Audio System menu.Follow the instructions of the setup program.Can I use my built-in wireless LAN Yes, you can use the built in wireless Lan card card in my PC to set up the of your PC, but you first have to set up communication with the audio a network in Windows with this network system? adapter.Then use the Custom Installationmenu from the CD-ROM setup and choose Network Setup to add the same network configuration to the audio system. Follow the instructions of the setup program.Frequently asked questions38English
I want to use the PC link function The MC W770 is meant to be used with the in a wireless network which is supplied wireless adapter.However,it is already installed.What can I do? possible to use the MC W770 together with most other WiFi certified wireless adapters as well as in infrastructure mode networks using Access Point.Use the Custom Installationmenu from the CD-ROM setup and choose Network Setup.In this advanced setup mode you can add to your audio system the network configuration of your home network.Please note that in this network at least one PC needs the Musicmatch Jukebox and Mediaserver installed and active.Connection problems and problems with link qualityQuestion AnswerI have successfully installed my Please check if your PC is still running and if theMC W770,the wireless USB wireless USB adapter is installed correctly.adapter and the software,and it The MC W770 PC link uses radio waves worked nicely until recently.Now I to link between the PC and audio device.have placed the MC W770 in a The output power is limited by legal different room,and it is not able to regulations,and therefore also the distance connect anymore.The display in which the PC link works is limited. Usually shows NO CONNECTION TO NETWORK.the PC link function works inside a typical What can I do? single family house without problems.But the radio-waves are dampened especially by walls,ceilings and also by metal in your furniture.Some good rules to improve your link quality:The PC and the MC W770 should not be placed more than one floor and two walls from each other. (This depends strongly on the wall material).The wireless USB adapter should be placed more than 20 cm (8 inches)away from metal plates,e.g.it should not be placed on top of your PC or your monitor,or even too close to them.Use the extension cable to get some distance from your PC.Try different positions for the wireless USB adapter, some centimetres (inches) can alreadyhelp! Try the same with your MC W770.Frequently asked questions39English
My PC Link has already worked It is possible that in your area or closenicely, but since recently this is neighborhood a new network has been no longer the case. installed.Use the installation CD to switch to another channel.How can the transmission There is an easy way to change the network channel be changed? transmission channel, by using the Change transmission channel Network utility from the installation CD-ROM.When I press the PC LINK Abutton, If you receive this message you might need to the display shows NO CONNECTION restart your Musicmatch music server.In the TO PC.What can I do? Musicmatch software select the menu Options/Settings/CD Lookup/ Connectivity and click the Enable Music Server checkbox.The status indication has to be on Running.Can PC link work when the PC PC link cannot work when the PC is in standby? is switched off or in standby.Frequently asked questions40English
AUDIO SYSTEMOne Year Free LaborOne Year Free Service on PartsThis product must be carried in for repair.LIMITED WARRANTYWHO IS COVERED?You must have proof of purchase to receive warrantyservice.A sales receipt or other document showing thatyou purchased the product is considered proof of purchase.WHAT IS COVERED?Warranty coverage begins the day you buy your product.For one year thereafter,all parts will be repaired orreplaced,and labor is free.After one year from the day ofpurchase,you pay for the replacement or repair of all parts,and for all labor charges.All parts,including repaired and replaced parts,are coveredonly for the original warranty period.When the warrantyon the product expires,the warranty on all replaced andrepaired parts also expires.WHAT IS EXCLUDED?Your warranty does not cover:•labor charges for installation or setup of the product,adjustment of customer controls on the product,andinstallation or repair of antenna systems outside of theproduct.•product repair and/or part replacement because of misuse,accident,unauthorized repair or other cause not within thecontrol of Philips.•reception problems caused by signal conditions or cableor antenna systems outside the unit.•a product that requires modification or adaptation toenable it to operate in any country other than thecountry for which it was designed,manufactured,approved and/or authorized,or repair of productsdamaged by these modifications.•incidental or consequential damages resulting from theproduct.(Some states do not allow the exclusion ofincidental or consequential damages,so the aboveexclusion may not apply to you.This includes,but is notlimited to,prerecorded material,whether copyrighted ornot copyrighted.)•a product that is used for commercial or institutionalpurposes.WHERE IS SERVICE AVAILABLE?Warranty service is available in all countries where theproduct is officially distributed by Philips.In countrieswhere Philips does not distribute the product,the localPhilips service organization will attempt to provide service(although there may be a delay if the appropriate spareparts and technical manual(s) are not readily available).MAKE SURE YOU KEEP...Please keep your sales receipt or other document showingproof of purchase.Attach it to this owner’s manual and keepboth nearby.Also keep the original box and packing materialin case you need to return your product.BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE...Please check your owner's manual for assistance.If you haveadditional questions,call us at 1-800-531-0039.TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN U.S.A.,PUERTO RICO,OR U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS...Take the product to a Philips factory service center (seeenclosed list) or authorized service center for repair.Whenthe product has been repaired,you must pick up the unit atthe center.Centers may keep defective parts.(In U.S.A.,Puerto Rico,and U.S.Virgin Islands,all impliedwarranties,including implied warranties of merchantabilityand fitness for a particular purpose,are limited in durationto the duration of this express warranty.But,because somestates do not allow limitations on how long an impliedwarranty may last,this limitation may not apply to you.)TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN CANADA...Please contact Philips at:1-800-661-6162 (French Speaking)1-800-531-0039 (English or Spanish Speaking)(In Canada,this warranty is given in lieu of all otherwarranties.No other warranties are expressed or implied,including any implied warranties of merchantability orfitness for a particular purpose.Philips is not liable underany circumstances for any direct,indirect,special,incidentalor consequential damages,howsoever incurred,even ifnotified of the possibility of such damages.)REMEMBER...Please record below the model and serial numbers foundon the product.Also,please fill out and mail your warrantyregistration card promptly.It will be easier for us to notifyyou if necessary.MODEL # __________________________________SERIAL # __________________________________EL4965E007 / 8-02This warranty gives you specific legal rights.You may have other rights which vary from state/province to state/province.Philips,P.O. Box 520890,Miami,FL 33152,USA,(402) 536-4171

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