Philips MCW770 - User Manual

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Service Manual77 pages

Release Notes4 pages

Quick Installation8 pages

Specifications2 pages

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Summary

Important notes for users in the U.K.

Mains plug

Information on changing the fuse in the UK mains plug.

How to connect a plug

Instructions for wiring a plug with correct wire colours.

Technical data and General information

Technical data

Specifications for tuner, amplifier, CD changer, and PC link.

Remote control

Remote control usage

Inserting batteries and basic operation of the remote control.

Remote control keys

Identification and function of individual remote control buttons.

Controls and connections

On the back

Description of connections and controls located on the rear panel.

On the front

Wireless PC link

PC system requirements

Minimum hardware and software specifications for PC link.

Adding music files to the Philips Media Manager (PMM)

Process of adding music to the Media Manager for access by the MCW770.

PC LINK function

How to use the PC Link to play music from the PC.

Track navigation and playback

How to browse, select, and play tracks via PC Link.

Network utilities

Tools for checking connections and changing USB ports.

Change of the wireless channel

How to change the wireless channel to improve link quality.

Using a different wireless network adapter

Guide for using a non-included wireless network adapter.

Quick installation

Recommended step-by-step guide for initial wireless PC link setup.

During playback

Check connection

Change of USB port using the MC W770

Quick Installation

Preparation for wireless PC link playback function

Custom Installation

Integration of MC W770 into an existing (home) network

Connecting the system to a pre-existing wireless network.

Installation of an additional audio system or recovery if audio system PC link settings are lost

Adding more devices or restoring lost PC link settings.

Installation of an additional PC server or recovery of PC link settings on your PC

Setting up multiple PCs or restoring lost PC link configurations.

Manual installation of the driver for the wireless USB adapter, the Philips Media Manager software and the network setup

Detailed manual setup for drivers, software, and network configuration.

Playback

Playable discs

Playing discs

Selecting discs and starting playback.

Loading discs

Tuner

Tuning to radio stations

Storing by automatic programming

RDS

NEWS

Storing radio stations

Storing by manual programming

Storing by using Plug and Play

Automatic clock setting via RDS

Timer

Wake-up timer

Using the set as an alarm clock for scheduled playback.

Activating or deactivating the timer

Timer setting

Sleep timer

Troubleshooting

No power

Steps to resolve issues where the device does not turn on.

Poor radio reception

No sound or sound of poor quality

Troubleshooting steps for audio problems.

NO DISC indication or disc cannot be played

No reaction to controls

Solutions for when the device's controls are unresponsive.

PC LINK and CHECK CONNECTION indication

Troubleshooting connection issues for PC Link.

The remote control does not work properly

Tips for resolving issues with the remote control.

The timer is not working

Frequently asked questions

Wireless USB adapter

Questions about installing and using the wireless USB adapter.

I have lost my bypacked wireless USB adapter, what can I do?

Can I use other music archiving software than Philips Media Manager?

Connection problems and problems with link quality

Diagnosing and improving wireless connection stability and range.

When I press the PC LINK button, the display shows NO CONNECTION. What can I do?

Resolving 'NO CONNECTION' errors when using PC Link.

Philips Media Manager Software Question

Questions about track playback and library organization using Media Manager.

Can I have more than one Philips audio system MC W770 to connect to my PC?

My PC Link has already worked nicely, but since recently this is no longer the case.

Troubleshooting recent PC Link performance degradation.

Can PC link work when the PC is in standby?

How can I organise my tracks in the music library and in the MC W770 PC Link view?

Can I use my built-in wireless LAN card in my PC to set up the communication with the audio system?

Using the PC's integrated wireless card for connection.

How can the transmission channel be changed?

Network setup and system configuration

Connecting multiple PCs or networks to the audio system.

I want to use the PC link function in a wireless network which is already installed. What can I do?

Integrating the system into an existing wireless network.

Can I have more than one PC (server) to connect to this audio system?

Can I have more than one network to connect to this audio system?

Philips MCW770 Specifications

Sound

output power	2 x 75 watts RMS, 150 watts total power
sound enhancement technology	Digital Sound Control, Virtual Environment Control, Class 'D' Digital Amplifier

Loudspeakers

main speaker type	3-Way Bass Reflex Speaker System
woofer size	5.25 inch
tweeter size	2 inch

Audio Playback

disc playback media	CD, CD-R and CD-RW, MP3-CD compatible
disc playback mode	99-Track programmable, Repeat one/disc/program, Shuffle play
CD loader type	Tray, Motorized

Tuner / Reception