DVD Video Home Theatre System
MX2500D/78
User manual
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Index
English ------------------------------------------------ 8
Español --------------------------------------------- 36
Português ------------------------------------------ 68
Manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories.“Dolby”,“Pro
Logic” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Confidential UnpublishedWorks.
C1992-2000 Dolby Laboratories, Inc.
All right reserved.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Due to the numerous versions of new
CD-Audio copy protection or
enhanced CD-Audio protection
recently available on certain discs,
Philips is unable to guarantee that
this DVD system is fully compatible
with such new discs. Should you
have difficulty playing such CD-
Audio discs, kindly refer them to your
CD-Audio disc retailer.
Environmental information
All unnecessary packaging has been omitted.
We have tried to make the packaging easy
to separate into three materials: cardboard
(box), polystyrene foam (buffer) and
‘CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTETHAT NOT ALL HIGH
DEFINITIONTELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY
COMPATIBLEWITHTHIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE
ARTIFACTSTO BE DISPLAYED INTHE PICTURE. IN
CASE OF 525 OR 625 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE
PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDEDTHATTHE USER
SWITCHTHE CONNECTIONTOTHE ‘STANDARD
DEFINITION’ OUTPUT. IFTHERE ARE QUESTIONS
REGARDING OURTV SET COMPATIBILITYWITHTHIS
MODEL 525p AND 625p DVD PLAYER, PLEASE
polyethylene (bags, protective foam sheet).
Your system consists of materials which can
be recycled and reused if disassembled by a
specialised company. Please observe the local
regulations regarding the disposal of packaging
materials, exhausted batteries and old
equipment.
CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTRE’.
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Contents
Basic playback controls ..................................... 19
Resuming playback from the last
stopped point (DVD/VCD/CD) .............. 19
Selecting various repeat functions.................. 20
Repeat play mode ......................................... 20
Repeating a section within a
General Information
Supplied accessories ............................................ 5
Care and safety information .............................. 5
Connections
Step 1: Placing the speakers and subwoofer . 6
Step 2: Connecting speakers and subwoofer 7
Step 3: ConnectingTV ....................................... 8
Using CompositeVideo jack ........................ 8
Using ComponentVideo jack
chapter/track ................................................ 20
Programme favourite tracks
(audio CDs andVCDs) ..................................... 20
Clearing the programme............................. 20
Using the menu bar to programme ............... 21
Playing MP3/Picture disc (Kodak, JPEG) ....... 21
JPEG and MP3 simultaneously playback... 21
(Y Pr/Cr Pb/Cb) ............................................. 8
Using S-Video jack .......................................... 9
Using an accessory RF modulator .............. 9
Step 4: Connecting FM/MW antennas .......... 10
Step 5: Connecting the power cord............... 10
DVD Setup Menu Options
Using the menu bar ........................................... 22
Using the Setup Menu ....................................... 23
Setting the video output ............................. 23
Screen saver – turning on/off .................... 24
Setting the digital output ............................ 24
Night mode – turning on/off ..................... 25
Restoring the original settings ................... 25
Restricting playback by parental control . 26
Changing the password ............................... 27
Connections (optional)
Connecting aVCR or Cable/Satellite Box ... 11
Viewing and listening to the playback ...... 11
Using theVCR for recording DVD
playback........................................................... 11
Connecting digital audio equipment .............. 11
Digital Recording .......................................... 11
Functional Overview
Main unit and remote control ......................... 12
Control buttons available on the
Tuner Operations
Tuning to radio stations .................................... 28
Presetting radio stations ................................... 28
Automatic presetting ................................... 28
Manual presetting ......................................... 28
Selecting a preset radio station....................... 28
Deleting a preset radio station.................. 28
Changing tuning grid .......................................... 29
remote only ................................................... 13
Getting Started
Step 1: Inserting batteries into the
remote control ................................................... 14
Using the remote control to operate
the system ...................................................... 14
Step 2: Setting theTV ........................................ 14
Selecting the colour system that
Other Functions
Setting the Sleep timer ..................................... 29
Sound Control .................................................... 30
Selecting surround sound ........................... 30
Selecting digital sound effects .................... 30
Volume Control .................................................. 30
Dimming system’s display screen .................... 30
Using the remote to operate ‘Philips’
corresponds to yourTV.............................. 15
Setting theTV shape .................................... 15
Step 3: Setting the speakers ............................. 16
TestTone – turning on/off.......................... 16
Adjusting the delay time.............................. 16
Adjusting the speaker output levels ......... 16
Step 4: Setting language preferences .............. 17
On-screen display (OSD) language........... 17
Audio, Subtitle and Disc Menu language.. 17
television ............................................................... 30
Specifications .......................................................... 31
Troubleshooting........................................... 32–33
Glossary ................................................................. 34–35
Disc Operations
Playable discs ....................................................... 18
Playing discs ......................................................... 18
Using the Disc Menu ......................................... 19
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General Information
Supplied accessories
Care and safety information
Avoid high temperatures, moisture,
water and dust
Composite video
cable (yellow)
– Do not expose the system, batteries
or discs to humidity, rain, sand or
excessive heat (caused by heating
equipment or direct sunlight). Always
keep the disc tray closed to avoid getting
dust on the lens.
Audio cable
(white, red)
Avoid condensation problem
– The lens may cloud over when the
player is suddenly moved from cold to
warm surroundings, making it impossible
to play a disc. Leave the player in the
warm environment until the moisture
evaporates.
FM wire antenna
MW loop antenna
Do not block the vents
– Do not operate the DVD system in an
enclosed cabinet and allow about 10 cm
(4 inches) of free space all around the
player for adequate ventilation.
10 cm
(4 inches)
10 cm
(4 inches)
10 cm
(4 inches)
DVD Home Cinema System
Care of disc
Remote Control
and two AA
batteries
(12nc: 3139 228 04481)
– To clean a CD, wipe it
in a straight line from the
centre toward the edge
using a soft, lint-free
DVD MENU
cloth. Do not use
cleaning agents, as they
may damage the disc.
– Write only on the printed side of a
CD-R/CD-RW and only with a soft felt-
tipped pen.
– Handle the disc by its edge, do not
touch the surface.
AC power cord
Care of the cabinet
– Use a soft cloth slightly moistened
with a mild detergent solution. Do not
use a solution containing alcohol, spirits,
ammonia or abrasives.
Finding a suitable location
– Place the player on a flat, hard, stable
surface.
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Connections
Step 1: Placing the speakers
and subwoofer
Centre speaker
2
Front Speaker
(Right)
Front Speaker
(Left)
1
1
4
Passive
Subwoofer
3
3
Rear Speaker
(Right)
Rear Speaker
(Left)
Helpful Hints:
For best possible surround sound, all the
speakers (except subwoofer) should be
placed at the same distance from the
listening position.
– To avoid magnetic interference, do not
position the front speakers too close to
your TV.
– Allow adequate ventilation around the
DVD system.
1 Place the front left and right speakers at
equal distances from theTV and at an
angle of approximately 45 degrees from
the listening position.
2 Place the centre speaker above theTV or
the DVD system so that the centre
channel’s sound is localised.
3 Place the rear speakers at normal
listening ear level facing each other or
hang on the wall.
4 Place the subwoofer on the floor near
theTV.
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Connections
Step 2: Connecting speakers
and subwoofer
Front Speaker
(Right)
Front Speaker
(Left)
Centre
Speaker
FONT FRONFRONT RAR REAR SUBWOOFER
RIGHT LEFT CENTER RIGHT LEFT
Passive
Subwoofer
Rear Speaker
(Right)
Rear Speaker
(Left)
Connect the supplied speaker systems
using the fixed speaker cables by
matching the colours of the jacks and
speaker cables.
Helpful Hint:
– Ensure that the speaker cables are
correctly connected. Improper connections
may damage the system due to short-circuit.
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Connections
Step 3: ConnectingTV
Option 1
Option 2
1
MW
OOFER
OOFER
MW
2
3
2
3
1
IMPORTANT!
IMPORTANT!
– You only need to make one video
connection from the following
options, depending on the
capabilities of yourTV.
The progressive scan video quality is
only possible when usingY Pb/Cb Pr/Cr,
and a progressive scanTV is required.
– Connect the DVD system directly
to theTV.
Using ComponentVideo jack
(Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr)
1 Use a component video cables (red/blue/
green - not supplied) to connect the
DVD system’s Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr jacks to
the corresponding Component video
input jacks (or labelled as Pr Pb Y or
YUV) on theTV.
Using CompositeVideo jack
1 Use the supplied composite video cable
(yellow) to connect the DVD system’s
VIDEO OUT jack to the video input
jack (or labelled as A/V In, Video In,
CVBS, Composite or Baseband) on the
TV.
2 To hear theTV channels through this
DVD system, use the supplied audio
cables (white/red) to connect AUDIO
IN-TV jacks to the corresponding
AUDIO OUT jacks on theTV.
2 To hear theTV channels through this
DVD system, use the supplied audio
cables (white/red) to connect AUDIO
IN-TV jacks to the corresponding
AUDIO OUT jacks on theTV.
3 If you are using a Progressive ScanTV
(TV must indicate Progressive Scan or
ProScan capability), set the P-SCAN
switch to‘ON’. Otherwise, set it to‘OFF’.
3 Set the P-SCAN switch to ‘OFF’.
Helpful Hint:
– You have to power off the DVD system or
switch to standby mode before changing the
P-SCAN switch setting.
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Connections
Option 3
Option 4
ANT IN
RF coaxial cable toTV
Back of RF Modulator
(example only)
2
INT IN
TO TV
AUDIO IN
VIDEO
IN
R
L
CH3 CH4
Antenna or
Cable TV signal
3
1
OOFER
REAR SUBWOOFER
LEFT
1
3
2
4
IMPORTANT!
IMPORTANT!
If S-Video is used for DVD playback,
the system’sVIDEO OUT setting will
need to be changed accordingly.
Details are on page 23.
If yourTV only has a singleAntenna In
jack (labelled as 75 ohm or RF In),
you will need an RF modulator in
order to view DVD playback on the
TV. See your electronics retailer or
contact Philips for details on RF
modulator availability and operations.
Using S-Video jack
1 Use an S-video cable (not supplied) to
connect the DVD system’s S-VIDEO
OUT jack to the S-Video input jack
(or labelled asY/C or S-VHS) on theTV.
Using an accessory RF modulator
1 Use the supplied composite video cable
(yellow) to connect the DVD system’s
VIDEO OUT jack to the video input
jack on the RF modulator.
2 To hear theTV channels through this
DVD system, use the supplied audio
cables (white/red) to connect AUDIO
IN-TV) jacks to the corresponding
AUDIO OUT jacks on theTV.
2 Use an RF coaxial cable (not supplied) to
connect ANTENNA OUT orTOTV jack
on the RF modulator to the ANTENNA
IN jack on the TV.
3 Set the P-SCAN switch to ‘OFF’.
3 Connect the Antenna or CableTV
service signal to the ANTENNA IN or
RF IN jack on the RF modulator. (It may
have been connected to yourTV
previously. Disconnect it from theTV).
4 Set the P-SCAN switch to ‘OFF’.
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Connections
Step 4: Connecting FM/MW
antennas
Step 5: Connecting the
power cord
1
fix the claw into
MW
antenna
the slot
FRONT FRONT FRONT REAR REAR SUBWOOFER
RIGHT LEFT CENTER RIGHT LEFT
1
➠
FM
antenna
2
2
~
AC MAINS
Power Outlet
1 Connect the supplied MW loop antenna
to the MW jack. Place the MW loop
antenna on a shelf or attach it to a stand
or wall.
After everything is connected
properly,
1 Set the VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the
local power line voltage.
2 Connect the supplied FM antenna to the
FM (75Ω) jack. Extend the FM antenna
and fix its ends to the wall.
2 Plug in the AC power cord to the power
outlet.
Never make or change any connections
with the power switched on.
For better FM stereo reception, connect
an external FM antenna (not supplied).
Helpful Hint:
– Refer to the type plate on the rear or
bottom of the system for identification and
supply ratings.
Helpful Hints:
– Adjust the position of the antennas for
optimal reception.
– Position the antennas as far as possible
from yourTV,VCR or other radiation source
to prevent unwanted interference.
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Connections (optional)
Connecting aVCR or
Cable/Satellite Box
Connecting digital audio
equipment
DIGITAL IN
1
OUT
IN
TO TV
VIDEO
AUDIO
VCR or Cable/
S-VIDEOSatellite Box
IN
(for example)
CD Recorder
3
4
2
FRONT FRONT FRONT REAR REAR SUBWOOFER
RIGHT LEFT CENTER RIGHT LEFT
FRONT FRONT FRONT REAR REAR SUBWOOFER
RIGHT LEFT CENTER RIGHT LEFT
Viewing and listening to the playback
Digital Recording
1 Connect theVCR or Cable/Satellite Box
1 Connect the DVD system’s DIGITAL
OUT-COAXIAL jack to the DIGITAL
COAXIAL IN jack on a digital recording
device (such as Dolby Digital decoder,
CD recorder).
to theTV as shown.
2 Connect the DVD system’s AUDIO IN-
AUX jacks to the AUDIO OUT jacks on
theVCR or cable/satellite box.
Before starting operation, set the
DIGITAL OUTPUT according to the
audio connection. (See page 24 “Setting
the digital output”).
Before starting operation, press AUX on
the remote to select “AUX” in order to
activate the input source.
Using theVCR for recording DVD
playback
Helpful Hints:
– Some DVDs are copy-protected. You
cannot record the disc through aVCR or
digital recording device.
– Always refer to the owner’s manual of the
other equipment for complete connection
and usage details.
3 Connect the DVD system’s VIDEO OUT
jack to theVIDEO IN jack on theVCR.
4 Connect the DVD system’s LINE OUT
jacks to theAUDIO IN jacks on theVCR.
This will allow you to make analogue stereo
(two channel, right and left) recordings.
To view DVD playback while
recording, you must connect the DVD
system to yourTV using S-VIDEO (as
shown above) or Component
(Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr) video connection.
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Functional Overview
Main unit and remote control
2
3
4
7
89
0
!
1
5
6
1 STANDBY ON
9 PROG
–
Switches to standby mode or turns on
the system.
–
–
DISC: starts programming.
TUNER: starts manual preset
programming.
2 Disc tray
0 VOLUME (VOL +-)
Adjusts the volume level.
3 OPEN/CLOSE 0 (DISC mode only)
–
–
Opens/Closes the disc tray.
! PHONES
Plugging in the headphones jack.
The speakers output will be cancelled.
4 System display panel
–
5 ÉÅ PLAY/PAUSE
–
DISC:starts/pauses playback.
6 S PREV / TNEXT
–
–
–
DISC: *searches backward/forward or
selects a track.
TUNER: tunes the radio frequency
up/down.
TV: selects previous/next channel on
PhilipsTV (on remote only).
7 Ç STOP
–
–
Exits an operation.
DISC: stops playback or clears a
programme.
–
TUNER: *erases a preset radio station.
8 SOURCE
–
Selects the relevant active mode :TV,
DISC,TUNER (FM/MW) orAUX.
* = Press and hold the button for more than two seconds.
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Functional Overview
^ SOUND
Selects a sound effect.
Control buttons available on the
remote only
–
& REPEAT
–
Selects various repeat modes.
(≥
* REPEAT A-B
8
–
Repeats a specific section on a disc.
(§
( SUBW +-
–
–
–
–
Adjusts subwoofer’s sound level.
REAR +-
Adjusts rear speakers’ sound level.
@
#
$
(0
DVD MENU
∞
$
CENTER +-
Adjusts centre speaker’s sound level.
6
(6
TVVOL +-
AdjustsTV volume (PhilipsTV only).
5
7
%
^
&
*
(≤
(£
(™
(¡
) SLEEP
–
Sets the sleep timer function.
)
¡ DIM
–
(
Selects different levels of brightness for
display panel.
™ NIGHT (DVD mode only)
–
Optimises the dynamic of the sound
output
£ MUTE
–
Mutes or restores the volume.
@ DISC MENU
Enters disc contents menu.
≤ RESUME
–
–
Continues disc playback after an
interruption.
# SYSTEM MENU (DISC mode only)
Enters or exits system setup menu.
–
∞ OK
–
$ 1 2 3 4
Confirms a selection.
–
–
Selects movement direction in the menu.
Use 1 2 to select a preset radio station.
§ Numeric Keypad (0-9)
–
–
Enters a track/title number of the disc.
Enters a number of a preset radio station.
% SURROUND
–
Selects multichannel surround (Dolby
Digital, Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Pro
Logic II) or stereo mode.
≥ B
–
–
Switches to standby mode.
InTV mode, switches PhilipsTV on/off.
* = Press and hold the button for more than two seconds.
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Getting Started
Step 1: Inserting batteries into
the remote control
Step 2: Setting theTV
IMPORTANT!
Make sure you have completed all
the necessary connections. (See pages
8–9 “ConnectingTV”).
3
1
2
1 Press SOURCE control until “DISC”
appears on the display panel (or press
DISC on the remote).
2 Turn on theTV and set to the correct
video-in channel. You should see the blue
DVD background screen on theTV.
➠ Usually this channel is between the
lowest and highest channels and may be
called FRONT,A/V IN, orVIDEO. See
yourTV manual for more details.
➠ Or, you may go to channel 1 on your
TV, then press the Channel down button
repeatedly until you see theVideo In
channel.
1 Open the battery compartment.
2 Insert two batteries type R06 or AA,
following the indications (+-) inside
the compartment.
3 Close the cover.
Using the remote control to
operate the system
1 Aim the remote control
PLAY/PAUSE
➠ Or, theTV remote control may have a
button or switch that chooses different
video modes.
➠ Or, set theTV to channel 3 or 4 if you
are using an RF modulator.
directly at the remote
sensor (iR) on the front
panel.
2 Select the source you
wish to control by
pressing one of the
source select buttons
on the remote control
(for exampleTV,
DVD MENU
TUNER.)
3 Then select the desired
function (for example
ÉÅ, S, T).
CAUTION!
– Remove batteries if they are
exhausted or if the remote is not to
be used for a long time.
– Do not use old and new or
different types of batteries in
combination.
– Batteries contain chemical
substances, so they should be
disposed of properly.
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Getting Started
Selecting the colour system that
corresponds to yourTV
Setting theTV shape
Set the aspect ratio of the DVD Player
according to theTV you have connected.
The format you select must be available
on the disc. If it is not, the setting forTV
display will not affect the picture during
playback.
In order for a DVD to play on this DVD
system, the colour system of the DVD,
theTV and the DVD player should match.
Before changing theTV system, determine
the colour system of yourTV.
1 In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU.
➠ Use the 1234keys on the remote
to navigate in the menu.
1 In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU.
➠ Use the 1234keys on the remote
to navigate in the menu.
2 Highlight
icon and press 4.
2 Highlight
icon and press 4.
Move to
and press 2.
Move to
and press 2.
Move to {TV SYSTEM} and press 2.
Move to {TV SHAPE} and press 2.
TV SHAPE
TV SYSTEM
VIDEO OUT
SCR SAVER
TV SHAPE
4:3 PS
4:3LB
16:9
TV SYSTEM
VIDEO OUT
AUTO
NTSC
PAL
SCR SAVER
SET TV DISPLAY MODE
SET TV STANDARD
AUTO – Select this if the connectedTV
is compatible with both NTSC and PAL
(multi-system). The output format will be
in accordance with the video signal of the
disc.
4:3 PS (PanScan) –
Select this if you have
a conventionalTV and
want both sides of the
picture to be trimmed
NTSC – Select this if the connectedTV
has the NTSC system. It will change the
video signal of a PAL disc (VCD only) and
output it to NTSC format.
or formatted to fit yourTV screen.
4:3 LB (letterbox) –
Select this if you have a
conventionalTV. In this
case, a wide picture with
black bands on the upper
and lower portions of theTV screen will
be displayed.
PAL – Select this if the connectedTV has
the PAL system. It will change the video
signal of an NTSC disc and output it to
PAL format.
3 Press 34to select a setting and press
OK to confirm.
16:9 – Select this if
you have a wide-
screenTV.
➠ Follow the instructions show on the
TV to confirm the selection (if any).
➠ If a blank/distortedTV screen appears,
wait for 15 seconds for auto recovery.
3 Press 34to select a
setting and press OK to confirm.
TIPS:
To return to the previous menu, press 1.
To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.
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Getting Started
{CNTR DELAY} – Select this to set the
delay time in relation to the listening
position/distance for the centre speaker
(5ms, 3ms, 2ms, 1ms or OFF).
Step 3: Setting the speakers
You can adjust the delay time (centre and
rear speakers only) and volume level for
individual speakers. These adjustments let
you optimise the sound according to your
surroundings and setup.
{REAR DELAY} – Select this to set the
delay time in relation to the listening
position/distance for rear speakers (15ms,
12ms, 9ms, 6ms, 3ms or OFF).
TestTone -Turning on/off
5 Press 1 2 to adjust the settings that
If you have turned on the test tone, the
test signal will be automatically generated
to help you judge the sound level of each
speaker.
best suit your surround sound needs.
6 Press OK to confirm.
Helpful Hint:
1 In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU.
➠ Use the 1234keys on the remote
to navigate in the menu.
– Use longer delay time settings when the
rear speakers are closer to the listener than
the front speakers.
2 Highlight
icon and press 4.
Adjusting the speaker output levels
Move to
and press 2.
Move to {TESTTONE} and press 2.
You can adjust the rear speakers, centre
speaker and subwoofer output levels by
comparing the sound from the front
speakers.
DIGITAL OUT
NIGHT MODE
CNTR DELAY
REAR DELAY
TEST TONE
OFF
ON
TEST TONE
3 Press 34to select a setting.
Adjusting the delay time
4 Press 34to highlight one of the options
below at a time, then press 2.
➠ Press the respective buttons on the
remote (REAR +-, CENTER +-
and SUBW +-) to adjust the output
level between -15dB ~ 10dB.
DIGITAL OUT
NIGHT MODE
CNTR DELAY
OFF
5ms
REAR DELAY
TEST TONE
Helpful Hint:
– If you have selected Stereo mode,
adjusting the centre and rear speakers’
volume level will have no effect.
SET CENTER DELAY
TIPS:
To return to the previous menu, press 1.
To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.
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Getting Started
Step 4: Setting language
preferences
Audio, Subtitle and Disc menu
languages
1 In disc mode, stop playback and press
SYSTEM MENU.
You can select your preferred language
settings so that this DVD system will
automatically switch to the language for you
whenever you load a disc. If the language
selected is not available on the disc, the
disc’s default setting language will be used
instead. The OSD (on-screen display)
language for the system menu will remain
as you set it, regardless of various disc
languages.
➠ Use the 1234keys on the remote
to navigate in the menu.
2 Highlight
icon and press 4.
Move to
and press 2.
Move to highlight one of the options
below at a time, then press 2.
– {AUDIO} (disc’s soundtrack)
– {SUBTITLE} (disc’s subtitles)
– {DISC MENU} (disc’s menu)
On-screen display (OSD) language
1 In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU.
➠ Use the 1234keys on the remote
to navigate in the menu.
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
DISC MENU
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
2 Highlight
icon and press 4.
Move to
and press 2.
GOTO LANGUAGE SETUP PAGE
Move to {MENU LANG} and press 2.
3 Press 34to select a language and press
OK to confirm.
PARENTAL
4 Repeat steps 2~3 for other settings.
PASSWORD
ENGLISH
FRENCH
SPANISH
MENU LANG
DEFAULTS
SET OSD LANGUAGE
3 Press 34to select a language and press
OK to confirm.
TIPS:
To return to the previous menu, press 1.
To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.
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Disc Operations
IMPORTANT!
Region Codes
– If the inhibit icon (or X) appears
on theTV screen when a button is
pressed, it means the function is not
available on the current disc or at
the current time.
DVDs must be labelled for ALL
regions or for Region 4 in order
to play on this DVD system. You
cannot play discs that are labelled
for other regions.
ALL
4
– DVD discs and players are
designed with regional restrictions.
Before playing a disc, make sure the
disc is for the same zone as your
player.
– Do not push on the disc tray or
put any objects other than discs on
the disc tray. Doing so may cause
the disc player to malfunction.
Helpful Hints:
– It may not be possible to play CD-R/RW in
all cases due to the type of disc or condition
of the recording.
– If you are having trouble playing a certain
disc, remove the disc and try a different one.
Improperly formatted discs will not play on
this DVD system.
Playable discs
Playing discs
Your DVD home cinema system will
play:
– DigitalVersatile Discs (DVDs)
1 Press SOURCE control until “DISC”
appears on the display panel (or press
DISC on the remote).
– Video CDs (VCDs)
– SuperVideo CDs (SVCDs)
– Audio Compact Discs (CDs)
– MP3 discs, picture (Kodak, JPEG) files
on CD-R(W)
2 Turn on theTV power and set to the
correctVideo In channel. (See page 14
“Setting theTV”).
➠ You should see the blue DVD
background screen on theTV.
– JPEG/ISO 9660 format
– Maximum 12 characters display
– Supported sampling frequencies :
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
– Supported Bit-rates :32~256 (kbps),
variable bit rates
3 Press the OPEN/CLOSE 0to open the
disc tray and load a disc, then press the
button again to close the disc tray.
➠ Make sure the disc label is facing up.
For double-sided discs, load the side you
want to play face up.
4 Press ÉÅ to start playback.
➠ If a disc menu shows on theTV, see
next page on “Using the Disc Menu”.
➠ If the disc is locked by parental control,
you must enter your four-digit password
(see page 26–27).
TIPS: The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer
to the instructions supplied with the discs.
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Disc Operations
Using the Disc Menu
Basic playback controls
Depending on the disc, a menu may
appear on theTV screen once you load in
the disc.
Pausing playback
➠ Press ÉÅ.
➠ To resume normal playback, press
ÉÅ again.
To select a playback feature or item
➠ Use the 1234keys or numeric
keypad (0-9) on the remote, then press
OK to start playback.
Selecting another track/chapter
➠ Press S/ Tor use the numeric
keypad (0-9) to key in a track/chapter
number.
To access the menu
➠ Press DISC MENU on the remote.
➠ If repeat mode is active, pressing S
/ T will replay the same track/chapter.
ForVCDs with Playback Control
(PBC) feature (version 2.0 only)
Searching backward/forward
➠ Press and hold S/ T, then press
ÉÅ to resume normal playback.
➠ While searching, pressing and holding
S/ Tagain will increase the
search speed.
➠ During playback, pressing DISC MENU
will return to the menu screen (if PBC is
on).
➠ Use S/ Tto select a play
option and press OK to confirm or use
the numeric keypad (0-9).
Stopping playback
➠ Press Ç.
Resuming playback from the last
stopped point (DVD/VCD/CD)
➠ When play is stopped and the disc has
not been ejected, press RESUME.
To cancel the resume mode
➠ When play is stopped, press Ç again.
Helpful Hints:
– Open the disc tray or disconnect the DVD
system from the power supply will cancel the
resume option.
– ForVCD disc, pressing RESUME button will
turn off the PBC mode and playback will
start from the beginning.
TIPS: The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer
to the instructions supplied with the discs.
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Disc Operations
Selecting various repeat
functions
Programme favourite tracks
(audio CDs andVCDs)
You can play the contents of the disc in
the order you want by programming the
order of the tracks to be played. Up to 99
tracks can be stored.
Repeat play mode
➠ While playing a disc, press REPEAT to
select various repeat mode.
➠ "REPEAT” icon will appear on the display,
except REPEAT OFF mode.
1 Stop playback, then press PROG on the
front panel to enter programme mode.
DVD
2 Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to enter
a valid track number.
CHAPTER REPEAT ON ™
TITLE REPEAT ON ™ REPEAT-OFF
➠ "FULL" will appear if you have
programmed 99 tracks.
VCD/SVCD/CD
REPEAT-ONE (repeat the current
track) ™ REPEAT-ALL ™
REPEAT-OFF
3 Press OK to store the track.
4 Repeat steps 2~3 to select other
tracks.
MP3
REPEAT-ONE ™ REPEAT-ALBUM ™
5 Press ÉÅ to start programme playback.
REPEAT-ALL ™ REPEAT-OFF
6 Press Ç to stop playback or exit
programme mode.
Helpful Hint:
– ForVCD, repeat playback is not possible if
the PBC mode is switched on.
Clearing the programme
➠ Stop playback, then press the Ç again.
Repeating a section within a
chapter/track (DVD/VCD/CD)
➠ "PROG CLR" appears.
Helpful Hints:
1 While playing a disc, press REPEAT A-B
– If the DVD system is disconnected from
the power supply, it will erase the
programme.
– ForVCD, the programme option is only
possible if the PBC mode is turned off.
at the starting point.
2 Press REPEAT A-B again at the point to
end the section.
➠ The section A and B can be set only
within the same chapter/track.
➠ The section will now repeat
continuously.
3 Press REPEAT A-B again to resume
normal playback.
TIPS: The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer
to the instructions supplied with the discs.
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Disc Operations
3 Use 1234keys to select a desired
album, then press OK to open the folder
(for MP3 disc only).
Using the menu bar to
programme
➠ The title menu appears on theTV.
IMPORTANT!
You have to turn on yourTV and set
to the correctVideo In channel. (See
page 14 “Setting theTV”).
4 Use 1234keys to select a desired
title, then press OK to start playback.
➠ You can also use the numeric keypad
(0-9) to enter your choice.
1 Stop playback, then press SYSTEM
MENU.
During playback, you can;
➠ Press S / T to select another title/
➠ The menu bar will appear across the
top of theTV screen.
picture in the current folder.
2 Press 12to select
and press 4to
➠ Use 1234keys to rotate/flip the
enter the programme menu.
picture files.
➠ Press ÉÅ to pause/resume playback.
5 To stop playback, press Ç.
PROGRAM P 00 : 00
Helpful Hints:
3 Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to enter
the track number to be programmed.
➠ "FULL" will appear if you have
programmed 99 tracks.
– Due to the recording nature of Digital Audio
MP3 (DAM), only digital audio music will play.
– It is normal to experience an occasional
“skip” while listening to your MP3 discs.
– It may not be possible to play certain MP3
or JPEG disc due to the configuration and
characteristics of the disc or condition of the
recording.
4 Press ÉÅ to start programme playback.
To clear the programme
➠ Stop playback, then press Çagain.
– For multi-session discs with different
formats, only the first session will be available.
Playing MP3/Picture disc
(Kodak, JPEG)
JPEG and MP3 simultaneously
playback
IMPORTANT!
1 Select a MP3 track and press NIGHT.
You have to turn on yourTV and set
to the correctVideo In channel. (See
page 14 “Setting theTV”.)
➠ ‘Music Slide show’ appears on theTV.
2 Press 34to select a picture file, then
press OK.
➠ The picture will be played back in
sequence together with MP3 music.
1 Load an MP3/Picture (Kodak, JPEG) disc.
➠ The disc reading time may exceed
30 seconds due to the complexity of
the directory/file configuration.
3 To quit simultaneous playback, press Ç.
➠ The picture and MP3 music playback
will stop.
2 Playback will start automatically.
➠ The album/picture menu appears on
theTV screen. If not, press DISC MENU
on the remote.
Helpful Hint:
– If the disc menu doesn’t appear on theTV
screen, press DISC MENU to turn on the disc
menu.
TIPS: The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer
to the instructions supplied with the discs.
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DVD Setup Menu Options
SUBTITLE
Select a subtitle language available on the DVD.
Using the menu bar
You can continue a number of operations
directly via the multiple menu bars on the
TV screen without interrupting the disc
playback. The exception is when you
AUDIO
DVD : Select an audio soundtrack language available
on the DVD.
VCD : Select audio channels : LEFT VOCAL,
RIGHT VOCAL, MONO LEFT,
MONO RIGHT or STEREO.
enter
(SETUP MENU), after which the
playback will pause.
SLOW MOTION
Select a slow playback speed. The volume will be
muted. To resume normal playback, press ÉÅ.
DVD : SF x1/2, SF x1/4, SF x1/8,
DVD MENU
SR x1/2, SR x1/4, SR x1/8, OFF.
VCD : SF x1/1, SF x1/2, SF x1/3, OFF.
(SF - Slow Forward, SR- Slow Rerverse)
,
FAST REVERSE (FR)
DVD / MP3 : FR x2, FR x4, FR x6, FR x8, OFF.
VCD /CD : FR x1, FR x2, FR x3, FR x4, OFF.
FAST FORWARD (FF)
DVD / MP3 : FF x2, FF x4, FF x6, FF x8, OFF.
VCD / CD : FF x1, FF x2, FF x3, FF x4, OFF.
1 In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU.
➠ The menu bar will appear across the
top of theTV screen.
Select a search speed (FR - backward, FF - forward).
The volume will be muted. To resume normal
playback, press ÉÅ.
STATUS
Allows viewing of the current status of the disc
.
The information will vary depending on the disc
format.
Available on DVD only
TITLE SEARCH (TITLE XX:YY")
Select a Title for playback to begin.
CHAPTER SEARCH (CHAPTER XX:YY)
Select a Chapter for playback to begin.
"XX" - current title/chapter number.
"YY" - total number of title/chapter.
Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to change the
"XX" number, then press OK.
2 Use 1234keys on the remote to
navigate in the menu.
➠ Press 12to move through the menu bar.
➠ Press 4to enter the selection. If
there are multiple choices available,
press 4repeatedly to select.
TIME SEARCH (TIME __:__:__)
Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to enter the
time (hours, minutes and seconds) at which you want
playback to begin (for DVD or VCD with PBC-OFF
only).
3 Press SYSTEM MENU again to remove
ZOOM
Select an enlarge picture ratio : x1.5, x2 or x4, then
press OK to confirm. You can use 1234keys to
move within the enlarged picture on the TV.
To resume normal playback,
the menu.
select 'ZOOM OFF' from the menu.
IMPORTANT!
ANGLE (for DVD only)
– Some operations may be different
or restricted, depending on the disc
format. Refer to the jacket or case
of the disc you are playing.
– Changing the Subtitle Language
and Audio Language from the menu
bar will only apply to the current
disc, it will not change the default
preset.
Select to view the same scene from different angles
if the DVD is recorded with multiple angles.
STEP FORWARD
Select to advance the still picture one frame
forward. To resume normal playback, press ÉÅ.
PBC ON/OFF (for VCD 2.0 with PBC feature)
Select between PBC On and Off.
'PBC OFF' - the playback will start automatically.
'PBC ON' - the disc menu (if available) will appear
on the TV. Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to
enter your choice.
PROGRAM
Stop playback, then select this to enter the program
menu (see page 21 "Using the menu bar to programme").
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DVD Setup Menu Options
Using the Setup Menu
Setting the video output
This DVD setup is carried out via theTV,
enabling you to customise the DVD
system to suit your particular
requirements.
Choose the type of video output that
matches the video connection between
the DVD system and yourTV.
Stop playback, then follow the steps of
“Using the Setup Menu” and select :
DVD MENU
> VIDEO OUT
,
TV SHAPE
4
TV SYSTEM
VIDEO OUT
S-VIDEO
PR PB Y / SCART
SCR SAVER
1 In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU.
SET VIDEO OUTPUT
➠ Playback will pause.
2 Highlight
icon and press 4to enter
S-VIDEO
the setup menu. Then press 34to
select one of the setup menu options and
press 2to enter the menu.
Select this if you have connected the
DVD system to yourTV using the
S-Video jack.
PR PB Y / SCART
Select this if you have connected the
DVD system to yourTV using component
video jacks. (SCART – this feature is not
available for this model).
SETUP MENU
Picture Setup
Sound Setup
Language Setup
Helpful Hint:
– You do not need to adjust the video output
setting if you are using CVBS jack (yellow) to
connect the DVD system to yourTV.
Feature Setup
3 Use 1234keys on the remote to
navigate in the menu.
4 Press OK to confirm your selection.
NOTE:
Some of the features in the Setup
Menu are described in “Getting
Started”.
TIPS:
To return to the previous menu, press 1.
To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.
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DVD Setup Menu Options
Setting the digital output
Screen Saver – turning on/off
Set Digital Output according to the
optional audio equipment you connected.
The screen saver will help to prevent
yourTV display device from becoming
damaged.
Follow the steps of “Using the Setup
Menu” and select :
Follow the steps of “Using the Setup
Menu” and select :
> DIGITAL OUT
> SCR SAVER
DIGITAL OUT
NIGHT MODE
CNTR DELAY
REAR DELAY
TEST TONE
ALL
PCM 96K
PCM 48K
OFF
TV SHAPE
TV SYSTEM
VIDOT OUT
SCR SAVER
OFF
ON
SELECT AUDIO OUTPUT
SCREEN SAVER SETTING
ALL
Select this if you have connected the
digital output to an optional piece of
audio equipment that has a multichannel
decoder.
OFF
Select this to disable the screen saver
function.
ON
PCM 96 kHz
Select this if you wish to turn off theTV
screen when play is stopped or paused
for more than five (5) minutes.
Select this if the optional audio
equipment is capable of processing digital
signal input with sampling rates of 96 kHz.
However, if the sound output is distorted
or there is no sound, select ‘48 kHz’
instead.
PCM 48 kHz
Select this if the optional audio
equipment is incapable of processing
96 kHz digital signal input. The signal will
then be converted to a standard signal
with sampling rates of 48 kHz.
OFF
Select this to deactivate the digital
output.
Helpful Hint:
– Analogue signal will also be available
through the digital output.
TIPS:
To return to the previous menu, press 1.
To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.
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DVD Setup Menu Options
Night mode – turning on/off
Restoring to original settings
When activated the night mode, the high
volume outputs will be softened and low
volume outputs will be brought upward
to an audible level. It is useful for
Setting the DEFAULT function will reset
all options and your personal settings to
the factory defaults, except your
password for Parental Control.
watching your favourite action movie
without disturbing others at night.
This function can also be accessed via the
NIGHT button on the remote.
Follow the steps of “Using the Setup
Menu” and select :
> DEFAULTS
Follow the steps of “Using the Setup
Menu” and select :
PARENTAL
PASSWORD
MENU LANG
> NIGHT MODE
DEFAULTS
RESET
DIGITAL OUT
LOAD FACTORY SETTINGS
NIGHT MODE
CNTR DELAY
REAR DELAY
TEST TONE
OFF
ON
RESET
Pressing 2to select {RESET}, all settings
will now reset to factory defaults.
SET NIGHT MODE
OFF
Select this when you want to enjoy the
full dynamic of surround sound.
ON
Select this to level out the volume.
This feature is only available for movies
with Dolby Digital mode.
TIPS:
To return to the previous menu, press 1.
To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.
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DVD Setup Menu Options
Restricting playback by Parental
Control
PARENTAL
PASSWORD
MENU LANG
1 G
3 PG
Some DVDs may have a parental level
assigned to the complete disc or to
certain scenes on the disc. This feature
lets you set a playback limitation level.
The rating levels are from 1 to 8 and are
country dependent. You can prohibit the
playing of certain discs that are not
suitable for your children or have certain
discs played with alternative scenes.
4 PG 13
6 PG-R
7 NC-17
8 ADULT
No PARENTAL
DEFAULTS
SET PARENTAL CONTROL
5 Press SYSTEM MENU again to remove
the menu.
Rating explanations
NO PARENTAL – All discs will play.
1 In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU.
➠ Use the 1234keys on the remote
to navigate in the menu.
8 ADULT – Mature material; should be viewed
only by adults due to graphic sexual
material, violence, or language.
7 NC-17
–
No children under age 17; not
recommended viewing for children
under age 17.
2 Select
icon and press 4.
Move to
and press 2.
6 PG-R
–
Parental Guidance - Restricted;
recommended that parents restrict
children under 17 from viewing or
allow to view only when supervised by
a parent or adult guardian.
Move to {PARENTAL} and press 2.
__ __ __ __
Enter code
PARENTAL
PASSWORD
MENU LANG
4 PG13
–
Material is unsuitable for children
under age 13.
Parental Guidance suggested.
General Audience;recommended as
acceptable for viewers of all ages.
3 PG
1 G
–
–
DEFAULTS
ENTER PARENTAL PASSWORD
Helpful Hints:
3 Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to enter
‘1234’ (default password) when you are
asked to enter the four-digit password.
You will have to enter the same code,
exactly, twice.
– VCD, SVCD, CD have no level indication, so
parental control has no effect on these type
of discs.This also applies to most illegal
DVDs.
– Some DVDs are not encoded with a rating
though the movie rating may be printed on
the Disc cover. The rating level feature does
not prohibit play of such Discs.
➠ To change the password, see page 27
“Changing the password”.
4 Select a rating level and press OK.
➠ DVDs that are rated above the level
you selected will not play unless you
enter your four-digit password and
choose a higher level rating.
➠ To disable Parental Controls and have
all discs play, choose ‘NO PARENTAL’.
TIPS:
To return to the previous menu, press 1.
To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.
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DVD Setup Menu Options
5 Enter the same new four-digit password
Changing the password
again.
You can change the four-digit password
used for Parental Control. Enter your
four-digit password to play a prohibited
disc or if prompted for a password. The
default password is ‘1234.’
PARENTAL
PASSWORD
MENU LANG
DEFAULTS
__ __ __ __
Confirm code
1 In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU.
➠ Use the 1234keys on the remote
to navigate in the menu.
Confirm :
6 Press SYSTEM MENU again to remove
2 Select
icon and press 4.
the menu.
Move to
and press 2.
Move to {PASSWORD} and press 2.
PARENTAL
PASSWORD
MENU LANG
DEFAULTS
__ __ __ __
Enter old code
PLEASE ENTER OLD PASSWORD
3 Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to enter
your original four-digit password at “Enter
old code”.
➠ If you are asked to enter the code for
the first time, key in ‘1234’.
➠ If you forget your password, press Ç
four times to restore to the default
password (1234).
4 Enter your new four-digit password.
PARENTAL
PASSWORD
MENU LANG
DEFAULTS
__ __ __ __
Enter new code
PLEASE ENTER NEW PASSWORD
TIPS:
To return to the previous menu, press 1.
To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.
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Tuner Operations
IMPORTANT!
Make sure the FM and MW
antennas are connected.
Manual presetting
You can choose to store only your
favourite radio stations.
1 Tune to your desired radio station (see
Tuning to radio stations
“Tuning to a radio station”).
1 Press TUNER on the remote (or press
SOURCE control on front panel) to
select “FM” or “MW”.
2 Press PROG.
➠ “PROGRAM” icon appears.
3 Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to
select a preset number.
2 Press and hold S / T on the
remote until the frequency indication
starts to change, then release.
➠ The next radio station will tune
automatically.
➠ If “PROGRAM” icon goes off before you
select the desired preset number, press
PROG again.
3 To tune a weak station, press S / T
briefly and repeatedly until an optimal
reception is found.
4 Press PROG again to store.
5 Repeat steps 1~4 to store other radio
stations.
Presetting radio stations
You can store up to 40 preset radio
stations in the memory, starting from FM
and followed by MW bands.
Helpful Hints:
– If you attempt to programme more than
40 preset radio stations,“PROG FULL”
appears.
– The system will exit presetting mode if no
button is pressed within five seconds.
Automatic presetting
You can store all available radio stations
automatically.
Selecting a preset radio
station
➠ In tuner mode, press and hold PROG
until "AUTO PROG" appears.
➠ All the available radio stations with
strong transmission signal will be stored.
➠ Automatic preset will begin from
preset (1) and all your former presets will
be overridden.
➠ Press 1 2or use the numeric keypad
(0-9) to select a preset number.
➠ The preset number, radio frequency,
and waveband will appear.
➠ If it has reached 40 presets,“PROG
FULL” appears.
➠ Once completed,“PROG END”
appears.
Deleting a preset radio station
➠ Press and hold Ç until “PXX CLR”
appears.
➠ The current preset radio station will
be deleted.
AUTO PROG
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Tuner Operations
Other Functions
Changing tuning grid
Setting the SleepTimer
(not available for all versions)
The sleep timer enables the system to
switch to standby mode automatically at a
preset time.
In some countries, the frequency step
between adjacent channels in the MW
band is 9 kHz (10 kHz in some areas).
The preset frequency step in the factory
is 9 kHz.
➠ Press SLEEP repeatedly until it reaches
the desired preset turn-off time.
➠ The selections are as follows (time in
minutes):
IMPORTANT!
15™ 30™ 45™ 60™ 90™ 120
Changing the tuning grid will erase
all previously stored preset radio
stations.
™ OFF™ 15…
➠ “SLEEP” icon will show on the display,
except if "OFF" is selected.
➠ Press and hold down PLAY/PAUSE ÉÅ
button on front panel for more than five
seconds.
➠ The display will show "GRID 9" or
"GRID 10".
To check or change the setting
➠ Press SLEEP once to show the
remaining time before switching off.
If you continue pressing the SLEEP
button, the next SleepTimer option will
appear.
Helpful Hints:
– GRID 9 and GRID 10 indicate that the
tuning grid is in step of 9 kHz and 10 kHz
respectively.
– The FM tuning grid also will be changed
from 50 kHz to 100 kHz or vice versa.
To cancel the sleep timer
➠ Press SLEEP repeatedly until "OFF"
appears or press the STANDBY ON
button.
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Other Functions
Sound Control
Volume control
➠ Adjust VOLUME control (or press
VOL +/-on the remote) to increase
or decrease the volume level.
IMPORTANT!
For proper surround sound, make
sure the speakers and subwoofer are
connected (see page 7).
➠ "VOL XX" appears. “XX” denotes the
volume level.
To listen through the headphones
Selecting surround sound
➠ Connect the headphones plug to the
PHONES socket at the front of the
DVD system.
➠ Press SURROUND to select
multichannel surround or stereo mode.
➠ The availability of the various surround
sound modes depends on the number of
speakers used and the sound available on
the disc.
➠ The speakers will be mute.
To turn off the volume temporarily
➠ Press MUTE.
➠ The centre and surround speakers
operate only in Multi-channel surround
mode.
➠ The available output modes for multi-
channel include: Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro
Logic or Dolby Pro Logic II surround
sound.
➠ Playback will continue without sound
and "MUTE" appears.
➠ To restore the volume, press MUTE
again or increase the volume level.
Dimming system’s display
screen
➠ Stereo broadcasts or recordings will
produce some surround channel effects
when played in a surround mode.
However, mono (single channel sound)
sources will not produce any sound from
the rear speakers.
➠ In any active mode, press DIM to select
desired brightness : HIGH, MID or LOW.
Using the remote to operate
‘Philips’ television
Selecting digital sound effects
Select a preset digital sound effects that
matches your disc’s content or that
optimises the sound of the musical style
you are playing.
1 Press TV.
2 Press S / T or use the numeric
keypad (0-9) to select theTV’s channel.
➠ Press SOUND to select the available
3 Press TVVOL +/- to adjust theTV’s
sound effect.
volume level.
When playing movie discs, you can select:
CONCERT, DRAMA,ACTION or SCI-FI.
4 Press B to turn off yourTV.
Helpful Hint:
When playing music discs or while in
TV/AV, TUNER or AUX mode, you can
select: ROCK, DIGITAL, CLASSIC or
JAZZ.
– When listening toTV or AUX programmes,
press the respectiveTV or AUX button on the
remote in order for the sound to be heard.
Helpful Hint:
– For flat sound output, select CONCERT or
CLASSIC.
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Specifications
AMPLIFIER SECTION
MAIN UNIT
Output power
- Front
3000W PMPO
30W RMS1 / channel
30W RMS1 / channel
30W RMS1
Power Supply Rating
110–127 / 220–240V;
50/60 Hz Switchable
120W
- Rear
- Centre
Power Consumption
- Subwoofer
Frequency Response
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Input Sensitivity
- AUX In
50W RMS
180 Hz – 14 kHz / 3 dB
> 60 dB (A-weighted)
Dimensions (w x h x d) 435 x 48 x 380 (mm)
Weight
4.07 kg
SPEAKERS
Front/Rear speakers
System
Impedance
Speaker drivers
Frequency response
400 mV
400 mV
-TV In
2-way, Bass Reflex system
8 Ω
2 x 3” FR, 1 3/4” piezo
120 Hz – 20 kHz
1
8ohm, 1 kHz, 10%THD
TUNER SECTION
Tuning Range
FM 87.5 – 108 MHz
(50 kHz/100 kHz)
MW 531 – 1602 kHz
(9 kHz)
MW 530 – 1710 kHz
(10 kHz)
Dimensions (w x h x d) 90 x 90 x 87 (mm)
Weight
0.53 kg each
CENTRE SPEAKER
System
Impedance
Speaker drivers
Frequency response
3-way, Bass Reflex system
8 Ω
2 x 3” FR, 1 3/4” piezo
120 Hz – 20 kHz
26 dB Quieting Sensitivity FM 20 dBf
26 dB Quieting Sensitivity MW 5000 µV/m
Image Rejection Radio
IF Rejection Ratio
FM 25 dB
MW 28 dB
FM 60 dB
MW 24 dB
FM 55 dB
MW 40 dB
Dimensions (w x h x d) 90 x 90 x 87 (mm)
Weight 0.53 kg
PASSIVE SUBWOOFER
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Impedance
Speaker drivers
Frequency response
4 Ω
6 1/2” woofer
30 Hz – 120 Hz
MW Suppression Ratio FM 30 dB
Harmonic Distortion
FM Mono 3%
FM Stereo 3%
MW 5%
Dimensions (w x h x d) 210 x 220 x 350 (mm)
Weight 3.57 kg
Frequency Response
FM 180 Hz – 10 kHz /
6 dB
Stereo Separation
Stereo Threshold
FM 26 dB (1 kHz)
FM 23.5 dB
DISC SECTION
LaserType
Disc Diametre
Video Decoding
Video DAC
Semiconductor
12cm / 8cm
MPEG-2 / MPEG-1
10 Bits
Specifications subject to change without prior
notice
Signal System
Video Format
Video S/N
PAL / NTSC
4:3 / 16:9
56 dB (minimum)
CompositeVideo Output 1.0Vp-p, 75 Ω
S-Video Output
Y - 1.0Vp-p, 75 Ω
C - 0.286Vp-p, 75 Ω
Audio DAC
24 Bits / 96 kHz
Frequency Response
4 Hz – 20 kHz (44.1 kHz)
4 Hz – 22 kHz (48 kHz)
4 Hz – 44 kHz (96 kHz)
SPDIF (Sony Philips
digital interface) Coaxial
IEC 60958
Digital Output
- PCM
- Dolby Digital
IEC 60958, IEC 61937
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Troubleshooting
WARNING
Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this
will invalidate the warranty. Do not open the system as there is a risk of
electric shock.
If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the system for
repair. If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, please
consult your dealer or Philips for help.
Problem
Solution
No power.
–
–
Check if the AC power cord is properly
connected.
Press the STANDBY ON on the front of the
DVD system to turn on the power.
No picture.
–
Refer to yourTV’s manual for correctVideo In
channel selection. Change theTV channel until
you see the DVD screen.
–
–
Press DISC on the remote.
Switch the P-SCAN at the back panel to “OFF”
position if you are not using a Progressive Scan
TV.
Completely distorted picture or
black/white picture.
–
If this happens when you changing the setting
of the ‘TV SYSTEM’, wait for 15 seconds for
auto recovery.
–
–
Check the video connection.
Sometimes a small amount of picture distortion
may appear. This is not a malfunction.
Clean the disc.
–
The aspect ratio of the screen cannot
be changed even though you have set
theTV display.
–
–
The aspect ratio is fixed on the DVD disc.
Depending on theTV, it may not be possible to
change the aspect ratio.
No sound or distorted sound.
–
–
–
–
Adjust the volume.
Check the speaker connections and settings.
Disconnect the headphones.
Press the correct source button on the
remote (TV or AUX, for example) to choose
the equipment that you want to hear through
the DVD system.
The DVD system does not work.
–
–
Disconnect the power cord from the power
outlet for a few minutes. Reconnect the
power cord and try to operate again as usual.
The disc tray cannot open and “TRAY
LOCKED” is displayed.
Press and hold SOURCE button on the front
panel for more than two seconds, then press
PLAY button.
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Solution
The DVD player does not start playback.
–
–
Insert a readable disc with the playback side
facing down. The DVD+R/CD-R must be
finalised.
Check the disc type, colour system and region
code.
–
–
Check for any scratches or smudges on the disc.
Press SYSTEM SETUP to turn off the setup
menu screen.
–
–
You may need to enter the password in order
to change the parental control rating level or
to unlock the disc for playback.
Moisture has condensed inside the system.
Remove the disc and leave the system turned
on for about an hour.
–
–
The features may not be available on the DVD.
Changing the language for the sound or subtitle
is prohibited on the DVD.
Cannot activate some features, such as
Angles, Subtitles, or multi-language
Audio.
–
–
–
–
Press CENTER +- or REAR +- to adjust
the volume level.
Make sure the centre and rear speakers are
connected correctly.
Press SURROUND button to select a correct
surround sound setting.
Make sure the source you are playing is
recorded or broadcast in surround sound
(DPL II, Dolby Digital, etc.)
There is no sound from the centre and
rear speakers.
–
–
If the signal is too weak, adjust the antenna or
connect an external antenna for better reception.
Increase the distance between the system and
yourTV or VCR.
Radio reception is poor.
–
–
Tune in to the correct frequency.
Place the antenna farther away from any
equipment that may be causing the noise.
–
–
Select the source (DISC orTUNER, for
example) before pressing the function button
(ÉÅ , S, T).
Reduce the distance between the remote
control and the system.
The remote control does not function
properly.
–
–
Replace the batteries with new ones.
Point the remote control directly toward the
IR sensor.
–
–
–
Check that the batteries are loaded correctly.
Press DIM again.
The display panel is dark.
Low hum or buzz sound.
Place the DVD system as far away as possible
from electrical devices that may be causing
interference.
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Glossary
Analogue: Sound that has not been turned
into numbers. Analogue sound varies, while
digital sound has specific numerical values.
These jacks send audio through two channels,
the left and right.
Dolby Pro Logic II: It creates five full-
bandwidth output channels from two-channel
sources. Decode only systems that derive 5.1
channels instead of the conventional four
channels of Dolby Pro Logic surround sound.
Aspect ratio: The ratio of vertical and
horizontal sizes of a displayed image.The
horizontal vs. vertical ratio of conventionalTVs.
is 4:3, and that of wide-screens is 16:9.
JPEG: A very common digital still picture
format.A still-picture data compression system
proposed by the Joint Photographic Expert
Group, which features small decrease in image
quality in spite of its high compression ratio.
AUDIO OUT Jacks: Red and white jacks on
the back of the DVD System that send audio
to another system (TV, Stereo, etc.)
MP3: A file format with a sound data
compression system.“MP3” is the abbreviation
of Motion Picture Experts Group 1 (or
MPEG-1) Audio Layer 3. By using the MP3
format. One CD-R or CD-RW can contain
about 10 times more data then a regular CD.
Bit Rate: The amount of data used to hold a
given length of music; measured in kilobits per
second, or kbps. Or, the speed at which you
record. Generally, the higher the bit rate, or
the higher the recording speed, the better the
sound quality. However, higher bit rates use
more space on a Disc.
Parental control: Limits Disc play according
to the age of the users or the limitation level in
each country. The limitation varies from disc
to disc; when it is activated, playback will be
prohibited if the software’s level is higher than
the user-set level.
Chapter: Sections of a picture or a music
piece on a DVD that are smaller than titles.
A title is composed of several chapters. Each
chapter is assigned a chapter number enabling
you to locate the chapter you want.
PCM (Pulse Code Modulation): A system
for converting analogue sound signal to digital
signal for later processing, with no data
compression used in conversion.
ComponentVideo Out Jacks: Red, blue,
and green jacks on the back of the DVD
System that send high-quality video to aTV
that has ComponentVideo In jacks (R/G/B,
Y/Pb/Pr,YUV, etc.)
Playback control (PBC): Refers to the
signal recorded on video CDs or SVCDs for
controlling playback. By using menu screens
recorded on aVideo CD or SVCD that
supports PBC, you can enjoy interactive
playback and searching.
Disc menu: A screen display prepared for
allowing selection of images, sounds, subtitles,
multi-angles, etc recorded on a DVD.
Progressive Scan: It displays all the
horizontal lines of a picture at one time, as a
single frame. This system can convert the
interlaced video from DVD into progressive
format when the DVD Player is connected to a
Progressive ScanTV. It dramatically increases
the vertical resolution and provides the best
picture.
Digital: Sound that has been converted into
numerical values. Digital sound is available
when you use the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
COAXIAL or OPTICAL jacks.These jacks
send audio through multiple channels, instead
of just two channels as analogue does.
Dolby Digital: A surround sound system
developed by Dolby Laboratories containing
up to six channels of digital audio (front left
and right, surround left and right, centre and
subwoofer).
Region code: A system allowing discs to be
played only in the region designated.This unit
will only play discs that have compatible region
codes. You can find the region code of your
unit by looking on the product label. Some
discs are compatible with more than one
region (or ALL regions).
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Glossary
S-Video: Produces a clear picture by sending
separate signals for the luminance and the
colour. You can use S-Video only if yourTV has
an S-Video In jack.
Sampling Frequency: Frequency of
sampling data when analogue data is converted
to digital data Sampling frequency numerically
represents how many time the original
analogue signal is sampled per second.
Surround: A system for creating realistic
three-dimensional sound fields full of realism
by arranging multiple speakers around the
listener.
Title: The longest section of a movie or music
feature on DVD. Each title is assigned a title
number, enabling you to locate the title you
want.
VIDEO OUT jack: Yellow jack on the back
of the DVD system that sends the DVD
picture video to aTV.
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QUICK USE GUIDE
First connect ...
... then play
(see next page)
D
Composite
video cable
FRONT R
FRONT L
CENTER
D
MW loop antenna
A
C
B
FM antenna
E
F
MW
FRONT FRFRONT REAR SUBWOOFER
RIGHT LEFT CENTER HT LEFT
REAR R
REAR L
G
J
H
Passive
Subwoofer
If yourTV has only
a singleAntenna In
jack, you will need an
accessory RF
Helpful Hints
To obtain a better picture quality effect, you can
choose to connect an extra video connection if
yourTV has the same input connector: A or B.
J
H
A
G
B
C
ANTENNA IN
modulator. The RF modulator
converts the video from the
DVD system so it can play
through theTV’sAntenna
connector. Refer to your
owner’s manual for proper
connection (refer to page 9 in
the owner’s manual).
Use this video
cable (not supplied)
If your TV has
this video input jack(s)
A
B
COMPONENT VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO
IN
Do not switch the P-SCAN to ‘ON’ position, unless you have
connected the DVD system to a Progressive ScanTV using the
Component (Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr) video jacks.
P-SCAN
OFF ON
When listening toTV programmes, press TV button on the remote to
set the DVD system toTV mode in order for the sound to be heard.
For connecting to aVCR, see page 11 in the owner’s manual for more
details.
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Playing a disc
ALL
1
Make sure your DVD system and
TV are connected and turned on!
3
2
1
2
Press DISC on the remote control.
You can also press the SOURCE button on the front panel
until “DISC” appears on the display panel.
1
No picture?
Check the AV (Audio/Video)
mode on yourTV.
Turn on theTV and select the correctVideo
In mode.
You should see the blue DVD background screen on theTV
(if no disc in the DVD system).
*
Usually this channel is between the
lowest and highest channels and may
be called FRONT,A/V IN, orVIDEO.
Or, you may go to channel 1 on your
TV, then press the Channel down
button repeatedly until you see the
Video In channel.
Or, yourTV remote control may
have a button or switch that chooses
different video modes.
4
5
3
4
5
Press OPEN/CLOSE 0 on the front of the
DVD system and load a disc, then press
OPEN/CLOSE 0 again to close the disc tray.
Make sure the disc label is facing up. For double-sided discs,
load the side you want to play face up.
*
*
Press ÉÅ to start playback.
If a disc menu appears, use 3 4 1 2 buttons on the remote
to make the necessary selection, then press OK to confirm.
Or, use the numeric keypad on the remote to select features.
Follow the instructions given in the disc menu.
*
*
Do not use channel 3 or 4 on theTV
unless you are using an RF modulator.
See yourTV manual for more details.
To stop playback, press STOPÇ.
Using the DVD setup menu
➠
➠
TV SHAPE
TV SYSTEM
VIDEO OUT
SCR SAVER
DIGITAL OUT
NIGHT MODE
CNTR DELAY
REAR DELAY
TEST TONE
1
2
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
DISC MENU
PARENTAL
PASSWORD
MENU LANG
DEFAULTS
Detailed playback features and additional functions are described in the
accompanying owner’s manual.
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