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C579
C579
Mini Hi-Fi System
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- Page 1 C579 C579 Mini Hi-Fi System Need help? Call us! Return Philips representatives are ready to help you with your Warranty any questions about your new product. We can guide you Registration Card within 10 days through Connections, First-time Setup, or any of the Features.
- Page 2 DANGER - Invisible laser radiation when open. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM. PHILIPS C579 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards Philips Consumer Electronics North America P .O.Box 14810 Knoxville, TN 37914-1810 Phone no.: 1-800-531-0039 CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other...
- Page 3 TUNER USB PC LINK AUX/GAME TITLE ALBUM REPEAT PROGRAM SHUFFLE DISPLAY SLEEP CLK/TIMER TIMER ON/OFF MUTE MAX ON/OFF GAME GAME SOUND MIX-IT...
- Page 4 Return your Warranty Registration card today to ensure you receive all the benefits you’re entitled to. • Once your Philips purchase is registered, you’ r e eligible to receive all the privileges of owning a Philips product. Warranty Verification Registering your product...
- Page 5 As a member of the Philips “family,” you’re entitled to protection by one of the most comprehensive warranties and outstanding service networks in the industry.
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Page 6: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer´s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that... - Page 7 Index English ------------------------------------------------ 8 Español --------------------------------------------- 32...
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Page 8: Table Of Contents
Contents General Information Supplied accessories ... 9 Environmental information ... 9 Care and safety information ... 9 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 ... -
Page 9: General Information
Refer to the type plate on the rear or bottom of the system for identification and supply ratings. Supplied accessories (page 3 – P1) – USB PC LINK software installer CD-ROM – USB cable – Remote control and two AA batteries. –... -
Page 10: Functional Overview
Functional Overview Main unit and remote control ECO POWER indicator – Lights up when the system is in Eco Power standby mode. STANDBY ON B – Switches to Eco Power standby mode or turns on the system. – *Switches to standby mode. Display screen CLOCK •... -
Page 11: Control Buttons Available On The Remote Only
PLAY•PAUSE ÉÅ – CD: starts/pauses playback. – USB PC LINK: starts/pauses playback. (only on the main unit) TUNER: *enters Plug & Play mode and/ or starts preset radio station installation. SEARCH•TUNING (à á) – CD: *searches backward/ forward. – TUNER: tunes the radio frequency up/ down. –... -
Page 12: Connections
Connections Game Woofer Game console... -
Page 13: Step 1: Connecting Fm/ Am Antennas
TV’s AUDIO OUT to the audio system’s AUX IN (R/ L) terminals. If you wish to listen to your favorite movies / TV programmes through the Philips Mini System, please disconnect the Game Console connection on the front of the set to avoid... -
Page 14: Step 5: Connecting To Game Woofer
Connections Step 5: Connecting to game woofer Use the supplied game woofer cable to connect the SUBWOOFER OUT terminal to the SIGNAL INPUT on the game woofer. Setting the game woofer After connecting the game woofer’s AC power cable to the wall socket, press POWER ON •... -
Page 15: Gameport Operations
About Gameport Gameport allows you to connect your game console to this mini system which enables you to enjoy a total game immersion experience by having powerful sound output. Preparation before use rear panel front panel Connect your game console’s video and audio output to the GAMEPORT video and audio inputs respectively (refer to “Connections - Connecting to game console). -
Page 16: Usb Pc Link
– It is not possible to create a playlist from the system’s 5 CD changer. If you encounter problem using USB PC LINK, please refer to the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) stored in your USB PC LINK installer disc or visit “www.audio.philips.com” for latest update on FAQ. -
Page 17: Enable Digital Cd Audio Output
Enable digital CD audio output Before playing the CD through your PC’s CD-ROM drive, it is necessary to configure your PC’s hardware as follows: For Windows ME/2000 /XP Enter the system control panel menu and select : “SYSTEM ™ HARDWARE ™ DEVICE MANAGER ™... -
Page 18: Basic Operations
Basic Operations Switching on /off Switching to active mode Press CD, TUNER, USB PC LINK or AUX•GAME. Switching to Eco Power standby mode Press B. ECO POWER button lights up. The display screen will go blank. Switching to standby mode (view clock) Press and hold B. -
Page 19: Dimming System's Display Screen
Dimming system’s display screen You can select the desired brightness for the display panel. In any active mode, press DIM MODE (or DIM on remote) repeatedly to turn on/ off dim mode. is shown, except for DIM OFF mode. Volume control Adjust MASTER VOLUME (or press VOL +/- on remote) to increase or decrease the sound level. -
Page 20: Disc Operations
Disc Operations IMPORTANT! – This system is designed for regular discs. Therefore, do not use any accessories such as disc stabilizer rings or disc treatment sheets, etc., as offered on the market, because they may jam the changer mechanism. – Do not load more than one disc onto each tray. -
Page 21: Repeat And Shuffle
To interrupt playback Press É Å . To resume normal playback, repeat the above. To stop playback Press Ç. If the system remains in stop mode for 30 minutes, it will switch to Eco Power standby mode. Repeat and Shuffle You can select and change the various play modes before or during playback. -
Page 22: Checking The Program
Disc Operations Checking the program Stop playback and press í or ë repeatedly. Press Ç to exit. Press É Å to start playback from the current programmed track Playing a disc without clearing the program Press one of the CD 1~5 buttons on the remote to select a disc for playback. -
Page 23: Tuner Operations
IMPORTANT! Make sure the FM and AM antennas are connected. Tuning to radio stations Press TUNER to enter tuner mode. To select another waveband (FM or AM), press TUNER again. Press and hold à or á until the frequency indication starts to change, then release. The system automatically tunes to the next strong signal radio reception. -
Page 24: Timer Operations
Timer Operations Timer setting The system can switch on to CD, TUNER or USB PC LINK mode automatically at a preset time, serving as an alarm to wake you up. IMPORTANT! – Before setting the timer, ensure that the clock is set correctly. –... -
Page 25: Sleep Timer Setting
Timer Operations Sleep timer setting The sleep timer enables the system to switch to Eco Power standby mode automatically at a preset time. Press SLEEP repeatedly until it reaches the desired preset turn-off time. The selections are as follows (time in minutes): 15 ™... -
Page 26: Specifications
Specifications AMPLIFIER Output power 400 W total power 2 x 140 W RMS 2 x 110 W FTC Signal-to-noise ratio 75 dBA (IEC) Frequency response 50 – 18000 Hz, –3 dB Input sensitivity AUX In 640 m V Gameport 310 mV Output Speakers Headphones... -
Page 27: Troubleshooting
The system displays features automatically and buttons start flashing. Refer to the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) on the supplied CD-ROM or visit our website “www.audio.philips.com” for latest update on FAQ. Troubleshooting Solution Check the connection between your PC and the system and the inital setup required, see “Connections”... -
Page 28: Limited Warranty
No other warranties are expressed or implied, including any implied warranties of merchantability or fit- ness for a particular purpose. Philips is not liable under any circumstances for any direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages, howsoever incurred, even if notified of the possibility of such damages.)