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Contents

General Information

Supplied accessories ............................................ 9
Environmental information ................................ 9
Care and safety information ..............................

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Functional Overview

Main unit and remote control .................. 10–11

Control buttons available on the
remote only ...................................................... 11

Connections

Step 1: Connecting FM / AM antennas ............ 13
Step 2: Connecting the speakers .................... 13
Step 3: Connecting to PC ................................. 13
Step 4: Connecting to game console ............. 13
Step 5: Connecting to game woofer .............. 14

Setting the game woofer ............................... 14

Step 6: Connecting the AC power cord ........ 14
Step 7: Inserting batteries into the remote
control .................................................................. 14

Using the remote control to operate
the system ........................................................ 14

Gameport Operations

About Gameport ............................................... 15
Preparation before use ..................................... 15
Start operating .................................................... 15

USB PC Link

Quick Setup Guide ............................................ 16

PC system requirement ................................. 16
Install MusicMatch software ......................... 16
Enable digital CD audio output ................... 17

Connecting USB PC Link ................................. 17

Basic Operations

Switching on/off .................................................. 18

Switching to active mode .............................. 18
Switching to Eco Power standby mode ..... 18
Switching to standby mode (view clock) ... 18

Demonstration mode ........................................ 18
Setting the clock ................................................. 18
Dimming system’s display screen .................... 19
Volume control ................................................... 19
Sound control ..................................................... 19

MAX sound ...................................................... 19
Digital Sound Control .................................... 19
Virtual Ambience  Control ............................. 19
Dynamic Bass Boost ....................................... 19

Disc Operations

Playable discs ....................................................... 20
Loading discs ....................................................... 20
Basic playback controls .............................. 20

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Repeat and Shuffle .............................................. 21

Repeat play ....................................................... 21
Random play ..................................................... 21

Programming the disc tracks ........................... 21

Checking the program ................................... 22
Playing a disc without clearing the
program ............................................................. 22
Clearing the program ..................................... 22

Tuner Operations

Tuning to radio stations .................................... 23
Presetting radio stations ................................... 23

Using the Plug and Play .................................. 23
Automatic presetting ..................................... 23
Manual presetting ............................................ 23

Selecting a preset radio station ....................... 23

Deleting a preset radio station .................... 23

Timer Operations

Timer setting ....................................................... 24

Activating / Deactivating the timer ............... 24

Sleep timer setting ............................................. 25

Other Connections

Listening to an external device ....................... 25
Recording to an external device ..................... 25

Specifications

........................................... 26

Troubleshooting

.................................... 27

Limited Warranty

................................ 28

Summary of Contents for FW-C579

Page 1: ...tions 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 CONSIDER RETURNING THE PRODUCT 1 800 531 0039 or Visit us on the web at www philips com visit our website www audio philips com to download latest UPDATES of USB PC Link Driver MusicMatch Jukebox softwares and FAQs ...

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Page 3: ... SET S T O P D E M O S T O P NEX T PRESET P L A Y P A U S E GAME PORT MINI SYSTEM RIGHT LEFT M ASTER VOLUME OVERDRI VE TURBO TURBO CRUI SE LEFT CHANNEL CD3 CD2 CD 1 CD4 CD5 ARCADE CINEMA CONCERT ALB MIX TITLEAM PM FM MW DIM SLEEP NEWS OPTIMAL JAZZ ROCK POP TRK PROG SHUF REP DISC ALL CYBER HALL I S DSC DSC VAC OVERDRI VE TURBO TURBO CRUI SE RI GHT CHANNEL P2 REPEAT PROGRAM SHUFFLE DISPLAY DSC MUTE ...

Page 4: ...alify for as the owner of your model t This bolt of lightning indi cates uninsulated material within your unit may cause an electrical shock For the safety of everyone in your household please do not remove product covering s The exclamation point calls attention to features for which you should read the enclosed literature closely to prevent operating and maintenance problems WARNING TO PREVENT F...

Page 5: ...e guarantees you ll receive all the information and special offers for which you qualify plus easy access to accessories from our convenient home shopping network And most importantly you can count on our uncompromising commitment to your total satisfaction All of this is our way of saying welcome and thanks for investing in a Philips product Sincerely Lawrence J Blanford President and Chief Execu...

Page 6: ...t or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power s...

Page 7: ...7 E n g l i s h E s p a ñ o l English 8 Index Español 32 ...

Page 8: ...hing on off 18 Switching to active mode 18 Switching to Eco Power standby mode 18 Switching to standby mode view clock 18 Demonstration mode 18 Setting the clock 18 Dimming system s display screen 19 Volume control 19 Sound control 19 MAX sound 19 Digital Sound Control 19 Virtual Ambience Control 19 Dynamic Bass Boost 19 Disc Operations Playable discs 20 Loading discs 20 Basic playback controls 20...

Page 9: ...ray closed to avoid dust on the lens Avoid condensation problem The lens may cloud over when the system is suddenly moved from cold to warm surroundings making it impossible to play a disc Leave the system in the warm environment until the moisture evaporates Do not block the vents In a cabinet allows about 10cm 4 inches of free space all around the system for adequate ventilation Care of disc To ...

Page 10: ... LEFT CHANNEL CD3 CD2 CD 1 CD4 CD5 ARCADE CI NEM A CONCERT ALB M I X TITLEAM PM FM M W DI M SLEE P NEW S OPTI M AL JAZZ ROCK POP TRK PROG SHUF REP DI SC ALL CYBER HALL I S DSC DSC VAC AC OVERDRI VE TURBO TURBO CRUI SE RI GHT CHANNEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 9 8 REPEAT PROGRAM SHUFFLE DISPLAY DSC MUTE VAC GAME DIM SLEEP CLK TIMER TIMER VOL MAX ON OFF GAME MIX IT SOUND ALBUM TITLE USB PC LINK CD TUNER AUX GA...

Page 11: ...ss boost level settings DBB 1 DBB 2 DBB 3 or DBB OFF DSC Selects different type of preset sound equalizer settings OPTIMAL JAZZ ROCK or POP VAC Selects different type of environment ambience based equalizer settings HALL CINEMA CONCERT CYBER or ARCADE MASTERVOLUME VOL Adjusts the volume level PROG PROGRAM CD starts or confirms tracks programming TUNER starts automatic manual preset programming CLO...

Page 12: ...12 E n g l i s h Connections Game Woofer Game console ...

Page 13: ... circuit Do not connect more than one speaker to any one pair of speaker terminals Step 3 Connecting to PC Use the supplied USB cable to connect the system to your personal computer s USB port After installed the USB PC LINK application software onto your PC you are able to playback your music collection via the system refer to USB PC Link Step 4 Connecting to game console IMPORTANT Gameport input...

Page 14: ...ESS PLAY may appear on the display panel when the AC power cord is plugged into the power outlet for the first time Press É Å on the main unit to store all available radio stations page 3 P3 or press Ç to exit refer to Tuner Operations Connections Step 7 Inserting batteries into the remote control 1 3 2 1 Open the battery compartment cover 2 Insert two batteries type R06 or AA following the indica...

Page 15: ...h that chooses different video modes See yourTV manual for details 5 Press AUX GAME until GAMEPORT is displayed 6 Press MODE or GAME SOUND on remote to select the type of sound setting that best suit the game SPEED PUNCH BLAST or OFF 7 If you like to mix your game sound to your favorite music press MIX IT to select the desired music source CD TUNER USB PC LINK AUX or OFF CD MIX CD TUNER MIX TU USB...

Page 16: ...er driver and follow by installer MusicMatch jukebox Select other options Tutorial Free goodies FAQ Note You are advised to read the MusicMatch tutorial before using it for the first time Make sure the mute function on the PC is deactivated in order to ensure sound output from the Audio System For optimum performance the equalizer function in MusicMatch should be set to a low level 5 Launch the MU...

Page 17: ... this system IMPORTANT Make sure the MusicMatch software has been installed Refer to Quick Setup Guide for USB PC Link REPEAT SHUFFLE DIM SLEEP CLK TIMER TIMER VOL ALBUM TITLE USB PC LINK ON OFF 2 3 4 5 1 1 Turn on your computer and launch the MUSICMATCH JUKEBOX The volume level of PC should not be put into mute 2 Press USB PC LINK If the audio streaming is detected CONNECTING is displayed and the...

Page 18: ...layed To deactivate the demonstration Press and hold Ç on the main unit until DEMO OFF is displayed Basic Operations Setting the clock The clock can be set in either 12 hour or 24 hour mode 11 59 PM or 23 59 for example CLK TIMER 00 00 î 12 00AM 00 00 12 00AM 00 00 12 00AM 5 4 3 1 2 6 2 1 Press and hold CLK TIMER or CLOCK TIMER on main unit until SELECT CLOCK OR TIMER is displayed 2 Press ë to cha...

Page 19: ... MAX sound MAX sound provides the best mixture of various sound features DSC VAC for example Press MAX SOUND or MAX ON OFF on remote If activated the MAX SOUND button lights up All other sound effects DSC VAC or DBB will be switched off automatically Digital Sound Control DSC provides a different type of preset sound equalizer setting Press DSC repeatedly to select OPTIMAL JAZZ ROCK or POP Virtual...

Page 20: ... tray will automatically close before the second tray opens Basic playback controls Load discs page 3 P4 To play all discs on the disc trays Press É Å OR In stop mode press CD to select a disc tray to begin then press É Å All the available discs will play once then stop To play the selected disc only Press one of the CD 1 5 on remote The selected disc will play once then stop To select a desired t...

Page 21: ...l all repeat and shuffling modes Programming the disc tracks Programming tracks is possible when playback is stopped Up to 40 tracks can be stored in the memory in any order DISC 1 DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 4 DISC DISC3 DISC DISC4 DISC DISC5 DISC DISC2 DISC DISC1 CD CD CD R CD R CD R W CD RW COMP COM PATIBLE TI BLE DISC 1 DISC 1 3 4 6 7 2 5 1 1 Load the desired discs on the di...

Page 22: ...ne of the CD 1 5 buttons on the remote to select a disc for playback After the selected disc has been played the program mode will resume Clearing the program Stop playback then press Ç to clear the program OR Press the OPEN CLOSE 0 button of the programmed disc tray PROG disappears and PROGRAM CLEARED is displayed Note The program will be erased if the system is disconnected from the power supply...

Page 23: ...ress É Åon the main unit to start installation INSTALL TUNER is displayed All previously stored radio stations will be replaced Once completed the last tuned radio station will be played Automatic presetting You can start the automatic presetting from a selected preset number 1 In tuner mode press í or ë to select a preset number 2 Press and hold PROGRAM PROG until AUTO is displayed If a radio sta...

Page 24: ...en set icon remains on the display It indicates the timer is activated At the preset time the selected sound source will be played for 30 minutes before it switches to Eco Power standby mode if no button is being pressed within the time frame CD playing the first track of the last selected disc or programmed track if program mode is active If the last selected disc tray is empty it will switch to ...

Page 25: ...erminals to the AUDIO IN terminals on a recording device such as CD Tape recorder Notes All the sound control features DSC VAC for example are available for selection Always refer to the owner s manual of the other equipment for complete connection and use details Sleep timer setting The sleep timer enables the system to switch to Eco Power standby mode automatically at a preset time 1 Press SLEEP...

Page 26: ...esets 40 Antenna FM 300 Ω dipole wire AM Loop antenna Specifications SPEAKERS System 3 way Bass reflex Impedance 6 Ω Woofer 1 x 6 5 Tweeter 1 x 2 Ferrofluid cooled Dimensions w x h x d 348 x 322 x 245 mm 13 7 x 12 68 x 9 65 Weight 4 35 kg each 9 57 pounds each GAME WOOFER System 6 5 Output power 120 W 4 Ω DIN THD 10 at 55 Hz Reproduction frequency response 20 Hz 120 Hz Input sensitivity 830 mV AC ...

Page 27: ...t the antenna or connect an external antenna for better reception Increase the distance between the system and yourTV or VCR Insert a disc Load in the disc with label facing right Replace or clean the disc see Care and safety information Use a finalized CD R W or a correct format disc Remove and reconnect the AC power cord and switch on the system again Adjust the volume Disconnect the headphones ...

Page 28: ...product the local Philips service organization will attempt to provide service although there may be a delay if the appropriate spare parts and technical manual s are not readily available MAKE SUREYOU KEEP Please keep your sales receipt or other document showing proof of purchase Attach it to this owner s manual and keep both nearby Also keep the original box and packing material in case you need...

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