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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro-logic” and the double-D symbol are trade-
marks of dolby Laboratories.
MANUFACTURED UNDER LICENSE FROM DIGITAL
THEATER SYSTEMS, INC. US PAT. NO 5,451,942,
5,956,674,5,974,380,5,978,762AND OTHERWORLD-
WIDE PATENTS ISSUEDAND PENDING.“DTS”AND“DTS
DIGITAL SURROUND”ARE RESISTERED TRADEMARKS
OF DIGITALTHEATER SYSTEMS,INC.COPYRIGHT 1996,
2000 DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEMS, INC. ALL RIGHTS
RESERVED.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology
that is protected by method claims of certain U.S.patents
and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision
Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright
protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision
Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited
viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by
Macrovision Corporation.Reserve engineering or disassem-
bly is prohibited.
Windows Media is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
CAUTION
Use of controls or
adjustments or performance
of procedures other than
herein may result in
hazardous radiation
exposure or other unsafe
operation.
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Contents
Camera Angle
General Information
Changing the Audio Language
Changing the Audio Channel
Subtitles
Playing MP3 disc.................................................. 22
General operation
Features .................................................................. 8
Discs for playback ................................................ 8
Supplied accessories ............................................ 8
Environmental information ................................ 9
Care and safety information .............................. 9
Playback selection
Playing JPEG Picture CD................................... 22
General operation
Playback selection
Special JPEG features ......................................... 23
Zoom picture
Slide show playback modes
Playback with multi-angles
Connections
Step 1: Placing speakers .................................... 10
Step 2: Connecting speakers ............................ 11
Step 3:Antenna connection ............................. 11
Step 4: ConnectingTV ................................. 11-12
UsingVideo In jack
Using S-Video In jack
Using an accessory RF modulator
Step 5: Connecting the power cord............... 13
Optional: Connecting additional equipment 13
System Menu Options
Basic operations ................................................. 24
SYSTEM SETUP ............................................ 24-25
TV SYSTEM
SCREEN SAVER
TV TYPE
PASSWORD
RATING
Controls
Controls on the system .................................... 14
Controls on the remote control .............. 14-15
DEFAULT
Preparations
LANGUAGE SETUP .......................................... 25
Step 1: Inserting batteries into the remote
control .................................................................. 16
Using the remote control to operate the
system
VIDEO SETUP .................................................... 26
BRIGHTNESS
CONTRAST
HUE
Step 2: Setting the clock ................................... 16
Step 3: Setting video preference ..................... 17
Step 4: Setting language preference ................ 18
SATURATION
AUDIO SETUP ................................................... 26
DIGITAL OUT
DOWNMIX
3D PROCESSING
LPCM
NIGHT MODE
Disc Operations
Playing discs ......................................................... 19
Using the disc menu .......................................... 19
Basic playback controls ............................... 19-21
Pausing playback
Selecting a track/chapter/title
Resuming playback from the last stopped
point
Zoom
Repeat
Shuffle play mode
Repeat A-B
Slow Motion
Program
Forward/Reverse Searching
Time search & search by chapter/track
number
Information display during playback
Special disc features ........................................... 21
Playing aTitle
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Contents
Radio Reception
Tuning to radio stations .................................... 27
Programming radio stations............................. 27
Automatic programming ............................... 27
Manual programming...................................... 27
Tuning to preset radio stations ....................... 27
Changing tuning grid.......................................... 28
Tape Operation/Recording
Tape playback ...................................................... 29
General information on recording ................. 29
Preparation for recording ................................ 30
Synchro start CD recording ............................ 30
One touch recording......................................... 30
Clock/Timer
Clock setting ....................................................... 31
Timer setting ....................................................... 31
Sleep timer setting ............................................. 31
Sound andVolume Controls
Sound control ..................................................... 32
DBB
DSC
LOUDNESS
Volume control ................................................... 32
Specifications ........................................... 33
Troubleshooting .............................. 34-35
Glossary......................................................... 36
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General Information
Features
Region Codes
Additional Component Connections
Lets you connect other audio and audio/visual
components to the system so you can use the
system’s surround sound speakers.
DVDs must be labeled for ALL regions or Region
3 in order to play on this DVD system.You
cannot play discs that are labeled for other
regions.
Parental control (rating level)
Lets you set a rating level so that your children
cannot watch a DVD that has a rating higher
than you set.
ALL
3
Sleep timer
Enables the system to switch to standby mode
automatically at a preset time.
Notes:
Night Mode
– For mixed mode discs, only one mode will be
selected for playback according to the recording
format.
– 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 system.
– DTS surround audio output is not available in
this DVD player.
Lets you compress the dynamic range, reducing
the difference in loudness between different
sounds in Dolby Digital mode.
Discs for playback
Your DVD System will play:
– DigitalVideo Discs (DVDs)
– Video CDs (VCDs)
– SuperVideo CDs (SVCDs)
Supplied accessories
– DigitalVideo Discs + Rewritable (DVD+RW)
– Compact Discs (CDs)
– Picture (Kodak, JPEG) files on CDR(W)
– Supported MP3-CD format.
– Windows Media Audio (WMA)
– Composite video cable (yellow)
– MW loop antenna
– Remote Control and two AA batteries
– This instruction booklet and a quick start guide
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ISO 9660 / UDF format
Max. title/album name –10 characters
Max. title number plus album is 255.
Max. nested directory is 8 levels.
The max. album number is 32.
The max. MP3 track number is 999.
Supported sampling frequencies for MP3
disc: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz.
Supported Bit-rates of MP3 disc are: 32, 64,
96, 128, 192, 256 (kbps).
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The following formats can’t be supported
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The files like *.VMA, *.AAC, *.DLF, *.M3U,
*.PLS, *.WAV,
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Non-English Album/Title name
The discs recorded under Joliet format
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General Information/Maintenance
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The ventilation should not be impeded by
covering the ventilation openings with items,
such as newspapers table-cloths, curtains, etc.
Environmental information
Any unnecessary packaging has been omitted.
We have tried to make the packaging easy to
separate into three materials: cardboard (box),
polystyrene foam (buffer) and polyethylene
(bags, protective foam sheet).
Cleaning the cabinet
Use soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use a solution
containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasives.
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.
Cleaning discs
To clean a CD, wipe it in a
straight line from the center
towards the edge using soft
and lint-free cloth.A cleaning
agent may damage the disc.
Write only on the printed side
of a CDR(W) and only with a
soft felt-tipped pen.
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Care and safety information
Avoid high temperatures,moisture,
water and dust
Handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the
surface.
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Do not expose the system, batteries or discs to
humidity, rain, sand or excessive heat (caused by
heating equipment or direct sunlight).Always
keep disc trays closed to avoid dust buildup on
the lens.
Cleaning the disc lens
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After prolonged use, dirt or dust may
accumulate at the disc lens.To ensure good
playback quality, clean the disc lens with Philips
CD Lens Cleaner or any commercially available
cleaner. Follow the instructions supplied with
cleaner.
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No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall
be placed on the apparatus.
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,
should be placed on the apparatus.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping
or splashing.
Finding a suitable location
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Place the player on a flat, hard, stable surface.
Install this unit near the AC outlet and where the
AC power plug can be reached easily.
Install this unit near the AC outlet and where the
AC power plug can be reached easily.
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.
Cleaning the head and the tape paths
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To ensure good recording and playback quality,
clean the head A, the capstan(s) B, and
pressure roller(s) Cafter every 50 hours of
tape operation.
Use a cotton swab slightly moistened with
cleaning fluid or alcohol.
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Do not block the vents
You also can clean the head by playing a
cleaning tape once.
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Do not operate the 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)
C B A B C
10 cm
(4 inches)
10 cm
(4 inches)
DVD Micro Hi-Fi System
Demagnetising the head
Use a demagnetising tape available at your
dealer.
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Connections
FM wire
antenna
MW loop
antenna
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3
Speaker
(right)
Speaker
(left)
2
5
AC power cord
IMPORTANT!
– The type plate is located at the rear of
the system.
Step 1: Placing speakers
– Before connecting the AC power cord
to the wall outlet, ensure that all other
connections have been made.
– Never make or change any
connections with the power switched on.
– The voltage selector located at the
bottom of this system is preset at
220V-240V from the factory. For
countries that operate at 110V-127V,
please adjust to 110V-127V before you
switch on the system.
Front
speaker
( left )
Front
speaker
( right )
VIEWING AREA
Place the front left and right speakers at equal
distances from theTV set and at an angle of
approximately 45 degrees from the listening
position.
To avoid overheating of the system, a
safety circuit has been built in.Therefore,
your system may switch to Standby
mode automatically under extreme
conditions. If this happens, let the system
cool down before reusing it (not available
for all versions).
Notes:
– To avoid magnetic interference, do not position
the front speakers too close to yourTV set.
– Allow adequate ventilation around the DVD
System.
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Connections
FMAntenna
Step 2: Connecting speakers
It is unnecessary to connect the FM pigtail
antenna since it is fixed to the main unit.
Adjust the FM antenna for optimal FM stereo
reception.
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Step 4: ConnectingTV
Connect the speaker wires to the SPEAKERS
terminals, right speaker to "RIGHT" and left
speaker to "LEFT", coloured (marked) wire to
"+" and black (unmarked) wire to "-". Fully insert
the stripped portion of the speaker wire into
the terminal as shown.
IMPORTANT!
– You only need to make one video
connection from the following options,
depending on the capabilities of yourTV
system.
– Connect the DVD system directly to
theTV.
Notes:
– Ensure that the speaker cables are correctly
connected. Improper connections may damage the
system due to short-circuit.
UsingVideo In jack (CVBS)
– For optimal sound performance, use the
supplied speakers.
– Do not connect more than one speaker to any
one pair of +/- speaker terminals.
– Do not connect speakers with an impedance
lower than the speakers supplied. Please refer to
the SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual.
Step 3: Antenna connection
MW Antenna
Connect the supplied MW loop antenna to the
"MW AERIAL" terminal.Adjust the position of
the antenna for optimal reception.
1 Use the composite video cable (yellow) to
connect the system's VIDEO jack to the video
input jack (or labelled as A/V In,Video In,
Composite or Baseband) on theTV set.
2 To hear the sound of this DVD Player through
yourTV, use the audio cables (white/red-not
supplied) to connect LINE OUT (L/R) jacks of
the DVD Player to the corresponding AUDIO
IN jacks on theTV.
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Position the antenna as far as possible from aTV,
VCR or other radiation source.
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Connections
Using an accessory RF modulator
Using S-Video In jack
IMPORTANT!
– If yourTV set only has a single
Antenna In jack (or labelled as 75 ohm or
RF In), you will need a RF modulator in
order to view the DVD playback viaTV.
See your electronics retailer or contact
Philips for details on RF modulator
availability and operations.
RF coaxial cable toTV
ANT IN TO TV
AUDIO IN
VIDEO
IN
R L
CH3 CH4
Antenna or
CableTV signal
Back of RF Modulator
(example only)
1 Use the S-Video cable (not supplied) to connect
the system's S-VIDEO jack to the S-Video
input jack (or labelled asY/C or S-VHS) on the
TV set.
2 To hear the sound of this DVD Player through
yourTV, use the audio cables (white/red-not
supplied) to connect LINE OUT (L/R) jacks of
the DVD Player to the corresponding AUDIO
IN jacks on theTV.
1 Use the composite cable (yellow) to connect the
system's VIDEO jack to the video input jack on
the RF modulator.
2 Use an RF coaxial cable (not supplied) to
connect the RF modulator to yourTV's RF jack.
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Connections
Recording (digital) C
Step 5: Connecting the power
cord
Connect the system's COAXIAL jack to the
DIGITAL IN jack on a digital recording device
(such as DTS-DigitalTheatre compatible, with
Dolby Digital decoder).
Before starting operation, set the DIGITAL OUT
according to the audio connection. (See
"DIGITAL OUT".)
IMPORTANT!
– Never make or change any connection
with the power switched on.
After everything is connected properly, plug in
the AC power cord to the power outlet.
Connecting an active subwoofer D
Connect the DVD micro system's
SUBWOOFER OUT jack to the AUDIO
INPUT jack on an active subwoofer (not
supplied).
Optional:Connecting additional
equipment
IMPORTANT!
– Some discs are copy-protected.You
cannot record the disc through aVCR or
digital recording device.
– When making connections, make sure
the colour of cables matches the colour
of jacks.
– Always refer to the owner's manual of
the other equipment for complete
connection and usage details.
AUDIO OUT
L
R
A
C
DIGITAL IN
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO
INPUT
L
R
B
D
Viewing and listening to the playback of
other equipment A
Connect the system's AUX IN (R/L) jacks to
the AUDIO OUT jacks on the other audio/visual
device (such as aTV,VCR, Laser Disc player or
cassette deck).
Before starting operation, press SOURCE on
the front panel to select AUX or press AUX on
the remote in order to activate the input source.
Using theVCR for recording DVDs B
Connect one of the system's VIDEO OUT
jacks to the correspondingVIDEO IN jack and
LINE OUT (R/L) jacks to the AUDIO IN jacks
on theVCR.This will allow you to make analogue
stereo (two channel, right and left) recordings.
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Controls
Controls on the system
1STANDBY ON y
0DBB
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enables or disables bass enhancement.
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switches the system to standby/on.
!DSC
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selects different types of preset sound equalizer
settings (CLASSIC, JAZZ, POP or ROCK).
2iR sensor
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infrared sensor for remote control.
@VOLUME
3CLOCK
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adjusts the volume upward/downward.
adjusts the hours and minutes in clock/timer
setting mode.
Standby mode
*– sets the system clock.
Playback mode
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in timer setting mode, switches the set timer ON
or OFF.
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displays the system clock.
4PROGRAM
#n
– to connect a headphone.
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DVD/VCD/CD/MP3-CD: enters the program
menu.
Picture CD: during playback, to select a slide
show mode.
$OPEN•CLOSE3
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to open or close the disc door.
Tuner: programs preset radio stations.
%Tape Deck Operation
5DISPLAY/ST
RECORD● ... starts recording.
PLAY 2 ............ starts playback.
SEARCHà / á fast rewinds/winds the tape.
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Disc: to select disc information display mode.
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FM: to set stereo or mono sound mode.
6Mode Selection
STOP•OPENÇ0
................................. stops tape playback/recording;
opens the tape compartment.
STOP 9............ In DISC mode, to stop playback
or clear a program.
PLAY/PAUSE 2;
................................. In DISC mode, to start or
interrupt playback.
PAUSEÅ ....... interrupts recording or playback.
PRESETí/ë
Disc: skips to the previous/next chapter/title/
track.
Tuner: selects a preset radio station.
TUNING 22/33
Tuner
press to tune to a lower/higher radio frequency
gradually.
press and hold, then release the key to start
automatic search for a radio frequency
downward/upward.
Controls on the remote control
1y
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switches the system on/off.
2Numeric Keypad (0-9)
inputs a track/title/chapter number of the disc.
3PROGRAM
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DVD/VCD/CD/MP3-CD: enters the program
menu.
Picture CD: during playback, to select a slide
show mode.
Tuner: programs preset radio stations.
Disc
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searches fast backward/forward in a disc.
4 SOURCE
to select the respective sound source : DISC
TUNER, TAPE or AUX.
5 SYSTEM MENU (disc mode only)
to enter or exit the system menu bar.
7Display screen
to view the current status of the system.
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8SOURCE
to select the respective sound source : DISC
TUNER, TAPE or AUX.
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9LOUDNESS
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enables or disables automatic loudness
adjustment.
* = Press and hold the button for more than three seconds.
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Controls
6DISC MENU (disc mode only)
*DSC
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selects different types of preset sound equalizer
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DVD/VCD: enters or exits the disc contents
settings (CLASSIC, JAZZ, POP or ROCK).
menu.
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VCD2.0: switches the playback control mode on
or off .
(DBB
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enables or disables bass enhancement.
722/33
) MUTE
Tuner
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to interrupt or resume sound reproduction.
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press to tune to a lower/higher radio frequency
gradually.
press and hold, then release the key to start
automatic search for a radio frequency
downward/upward.
¡DISPLAY (OSD)
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displays information onTV screen during
playback.
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FM: to set stereo or mono sound mode.
™SLOW
selects different slow playback modes for aVCD/
SVCD/DVD.
£SHUFFLE
to repeat playback of all tracks in a random
order.
Disc
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(not for MP3 CD) searches backward/forward in
a disc at different speeds.
In DISC mode, to select a movement direction in
the disc menu or system menu bar.
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83/4
In DISC mode, to select a movement direction in
the disc menu or system menu bar.
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≤REPEAT A-B
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forVCD/CD: to repeat a specific section within
the same track.
9OK
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to exit or confirm the selection.
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for DVD: to repeat a specific section in a disc.
0í/ë
∞AUDIO
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Disc: skips to the previous/next chapter/title/
forVCD
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sets Stereo, Mono-Left or Mono-Right sound
track.
mode.
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Tuner: selects a preset radio station.
for DVD
selects an audio language.
!STOP 9
In DISC mode, to stop playback or clear a
program.
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§TIMER
*– to set the timer.
@PLAY/PAUSE 2;
In DISC mode, to start or interrupt playback.
≥ZOOM
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DVD/VCD/Picture CD: enlarges or reduces a
picture or active image on theTV screen.
#VOL +/-
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adjusts the volume upward/downward.
•ANGLE
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adjusts the hours and minutes in clock/timer
setting mode.
selects a DVD camera angle.
ªGOTO
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switches the set timer ON or OFF.
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In DISC mode, to fast search in a disc by
entering a time, title, chapter or track.
$REPEAT
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to repeat a track/disc.
Notes for remote control:
%SUBTITLE
– First, select the source you wish to
control by pressing one of the source select
keys on the remote control (DISC or
TUNER, for example).
– Then select the desired function ( 2;, í,
ë for example).
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selects a subtitle language.
^ SLEEP
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to set the sleep (auto-off) timer function.
& LOUDNESS
–
enables or disables automatic loudness
adjustment.
* = Press and hold the button for more than three seconds.
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Preparations
IMPORTANT!
Step 2: Setting the clock
– Make sure to complete the
preparation procedures before operating
the system.
1 Go to Standby mode.
2 Press and hold CLOCK on the front panel.
➜ “SET CLOCK” is displayed briefly.Then, the
hour digits flash on the display screen.
Step 1: Inserting batteries into
the remote control
3 Turn the VOLUME control on the front panel
or press VOLUME +/- on the remote to set
the hours.
4 Press CLOCK again.
➜ The minute digits flash on the display screen.
5 Turn the VOLUME control on the front panel
or press VOLUME +/- on the remote to set
the minutes.
1 Open the battery compartment.
6 Press CLOCK to confirm the clock setting.
2 Place two batteries (Type R06 or AA) in the
compartment with the correct polarity as
indicated by “+” and “–” symbols.
Notes:
– This system only supports 24-hour mode.
– The clock setting will be erased when the system
is disconnected from the power supply.
– The system will exit clock setting mode if no
button is pressed within 30 seconds.
3 Close the cover.
Using the remote control to operate the
system
1 Point the remote control 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 example
DISC,TUNER).
3 Then select the desired function
(for example 2;, í, ë).
CAUTION!
– Remove batteries if they are
exhausted or will not 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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Preparations
PAL
Step 3: Setting video
preference
– If the connectedTV is PAL system, select this
mode. It will change the video signal of a NTSC
disc and output in PAL format.
IMPORTANT!
– Make sure you have completed all the
necessary connections. (See
"Connections-ConnectingTV".)
AUTO
– If the connectedTV is multi system, select this
mode.The output format will be in accordance
with the video signal of the disc.
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SettingTVTYPE
Select the aspect ratio of theTV to be
connected.
4:3 PS (Pan and Scan mode )
– If you have a conventionalTV set and your
DVD is not formatted for widescreen viewing,
use this setting. A wide picture is displayed on
the wholeTV screen with a portion
automatically cut off.
Turn on theTV set and set it to the correct
Video-In channel.
➜ You may go to channel 1 on yourTV set, then
press the channel button repeatedly until you see
theVideo In channel.
➜ Or, you can use theTV remote control to
select different video modes.
➜ Or, setTV to channel 3 or 4 if you are using
an RF modulator.
4:3 LB (Letterbox mode )
1 In stop mode or during playback, press
– If you have a conventionalTV set and your
DVD is formatted for widescreen viewing, use
this setting. A wide picture with bands displayed
on the upper and lower portions of theTV
screen.
SYSTEM MENU.
2 Press 22/33/5/4on the remote control to
toggle through the functions and select your
preferential option.
➜ Move to SYSTEM SETUP and press 4.
➜ Move to one of the following and press 33.
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SettingTV SYSTEM
Allows you to select the colour system matching
the connectedTV set.
NTSC
– If the connectedTV is NTSC system, select
this mode. It will change the video signal of a PAL
disc and output in NTSC format.
16:9 (Wide screen mode)
– If you have a widescreenTV set, use this
setting (you must also set your widescreenTV to
“full size”) available on a disc, then the disc’s own
preference will be used.
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Preparations
Note:
OSD LANGUAGE (On-Screen Display)
Switches the display language on theTV screen.
Select the language from the displayed list.
The format you select must be available on the
disc. If it is not, the setting forTVType will not affect
the picture during playback.
AUDIO LANG (DVD only)
Switches the display language of the sound track.
Select the language from the displayed list.
To exit the menu
Press SYSTEM MENU again.
SUBTITLE LANG (DVD only)
Switches the display language of the subtitle.
Select the language from the displayed list.
Step 4: Setting language
preference
MENU LANG (DVD only)
Select the language for the DVD menu.
You can select your preferred language settings
so that this DVD Micro 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 language set by default
will be used instead. But the menu language of
the DVD Micro System cannot be changed once
selected.
When the selected language is not recorded in
the DVD, one of the recorded languages will be
selected automatically (except for OSD).
You can reset all the DVD settings except for
Rating.
If the language selected is not available on the
disc, the original language designated by each
disc will be selected.
3 Press 5/4to select a language and press OK.
4 Repeat steps 2~3 for other settings.
To exit the menu
Press SYSTEM MENU again.
1 In stop mode or during playback, press
SYSTEM MENU.
2 Press 22/33/5/4on the remote control to
select your preferred option.
➜ Move to LANGUAGE SETUP and press
4.
➜ Move to one of the following and press 33.
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Disc Operations
IMPORTANT!
Using the disc menu
For disc withTable Of Contents, a menu may
appear on theTV screen once you load the disc.
– This system is designed for regular
discs.Therefore, do not use any
accessories such as disc stabiliser rings or
disc treatment sheets, etc., as offered on
the market, because they may jam the
disc mechanism.
– Do not move the system during
playback. Doing so may damage the
system.
– DVD discs and players are designed
with regional restrictions. Before playing
a disc, make sure the disc matches the
regional code of your player.
– According to the format requirement
of DVD orVCD, some operations may be
different or restricted.
To select a playback feature or item
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Use 22/33/5/4 and OK or Numeric
Keypad (0-9) on the remote.
➜ Playback will start automatically.
To access or exit the menu
Press DISC MENU on the remote.
ForVCD with Playback Control (PBC)
feature (version 2.0 only)
PBC playback allows you to playVideo CDs
interactively, following the menu on the display.
– Do not push on the disc tray or put
any objects other than disc on the disc
tray. Doing so may cause the disc player
malfunction.
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During playback, press DISC MENU.
➜ If PBC was ON, it will switch to OFF and
continue playback.
➜ If PBC was OFF, it will switch to ON and
return to menu screen.
– If appears on theTV screen when a
button is pressed, it means the function
is not available on the current disc at the
current time.
Basic playback controls
Pausing playback (DVD/VCD/CD/MP3)
Playing discs
1 During playback, press PLAY/PAUSE 2;.
1 Connect the power cords of the system andTV
(or any optional stereo or AV receiver) to a
power outlet.
➜ Playback will pause and sound will be muted.
2 Press PLAY/PAUSE 2;again to resume.
2 Turn on theTV power and set to the correct
Selecting a track/chapter/title (DVD/
VCD/CD/MP3)
Video In channel. (See "Setting up theTV".)
3 Press STANDBY ON 2 on the DVD Player
front panel or 2 on the remote.
1 Press PRESETí/ë during playback to go to
the previous or next chapter/title/track.
➜ You should see the blue Philips DVD
background screen on theTV.
2 To go directly to any chapter/ title/track, enter
the chapter/ title/track number using the
Numeric Keypad (0-9).
4 Press OPEN•CLOSE3 to open the disc door
and load in a disc, then press the same button
again to close the disc door.
Resuming playback from the last
stopped point (DVD/VCD/CD/MP3)
➜ Make sure the label side is facing up.
5 Playback will start automatically (depending on
the disc type).
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In stop mode and when a disc has not been
removed, press PLAY/PAUSE 2;.
➜ If a disc menu appears on theTV, see "Using
the Disc Menu".
To cancel resume mode
➜ If the disc is locked by parental control, you
must enter your four-digit password. (See
"SYSTEM SETUP-PASSWORD".)
6 At any time, simply press STOP 9 to stop
playback.
In stop mode, press STOP 9 again.
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Disc Operations
Repeat A-B (DVD/VCD/CD/MP3)
Zoom (DVD/VCD/JPEG)
Zooming allows you to enlarge or reduce the
video image during playback.
1 Press REPEAT A-B at your chosen starting
point.
1 Press ZOOM repeatedly to enlarge or reduce
the playback video image.
2 Press REPEAT A-B again at your chosen end
point.
2 Press 22/33/5/4to pan across theTV
➜ The section A and B can be set only within
the same chapter/track.
screen.
➜ The section will now repeat continuously.
Repeat (DVD/VCD/CD/MP3)
3 To exit the sequence, press REPEAT A-B
again.
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Press REPEAT repeatedly to choose a repeat
➜ “A-B CANCEL” is displayed on theTV
screen.
mode during playback.
For DVD
CHAPTER
Slow Motion (DVD/VCD)
– to repeat playback of the current chapter.
1 Press SLOW during playback to select the
required forward speed: 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/5, 1/6 or
1/7.
TITLE
– to repeat playback of the current title.
➜ Sound will be muted.
2 To return to normal speed, press PLAY/
OFF
PAUSE 2;.
– switches off the repeat mode.
Program (not for Picture CD)
ForVCD/MP3/CD
REP 1
– to repeat playback of the current track.
To select favourite tracks/chapters for playback in
preferred sequence.
REPALL
– to repeat playback of the whole disc.
OFF
– switches off the repeat mode.
Shuffle play mode (VCD with PBC off/
CD/MP3)
1 Press PROGRAM to enter the program mode.
In this mode, all tracks in the disc will be played
once in a random order.
2 Use the Numerical Keypad (0-9) to directly
input the tracks or chapters.
1 Press SHUFFLE repeatedly to select the
following: REPEAT ALL SHFULLE ➜ REPEAT
ALL SHFULLE: OFF
3 Move the cursor by pressing 22/33/5/4to
select PLAY.
2 Playback starts automatically.
4 Press OK to start playback.
In shuffle playback mode:
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Press PRESETí/ë to select another track in
a shuffle order.
3 Press STOP 9 to stop shuffle playback.
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Disc Operations
Forward/Reverse Searching (DVD/VCD/
CD/MP3)
Special disc features
Playing aTitle (DVD)
1 Press TUNING 22/33during playback to
select the required speed: 2X, 4X, 8X or 20X
(backward or forward).
1 Press DISC MENU.
➜ The disc title menu appears on theTV screen.
➜ Sound will be muted.
2 Use 22/33/5/4to select a play option.
2 To return to normal speed, press PLAY/
3 Press OK to confirm.
PAUSE 2;.
Camera Angle (DVD)
Time search & search by chapter/track
number (DVD/VCD/CD/MP3)
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Press ANGLE repeatedly to select different
desired angle.
1 Press GOTO until the time or chapter/track
Changing the Audio Language (for DVD
recorded with multiple languages)
edit box appears.
2 Enter hours, minutes and seconds from left to
right in the time edit box using the Numeric
Keypad (0-9) on the remote.
Press AUDIO repeatedly to select different
audio languages.
OR
Changing the Audio Channel (forVCD
only)
Enter your desired chapter/track number in the
chapter/track edit box using the Numeric
Keypad (0-9) on the remote.
Press AUDIO to select the available audio
channels provided by the disc (Mono Left, Mono
Right or Stereo).
Information display during playback
(DVD/VCD/CD/MP3)
Subtitles (DVD)
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During playback, press DISPLAY to show disc
information on theTV screen.
Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select different
subtitle languages.
For DVD/VCD/CD
➜ Remaining playback time of the current track/
title.
➜ Elapsed playback time of the current track/
title.
➜ Remaining playback time of the whole disc.
➜ Display off.
For MP3 CD
➜ Remaining playback time of the current track.
➜ Display off.
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Disc Operations
Playing MP3/JPEG Disc
Playing JPEG Picture CD
IMPORTANT!
General operation
– You have to turn on yourTV and set to
the correctVideo In channel. (See
"Setting up theTV".)
1 Load a JPEG Picture CD.
➜ A data disc menu appears on theTV screen
and playback starts automatically from the first
file.
Playing MP3 disc
2 Press 22 to move to the folder column on
the left of theTV screen, then use 5/4to
select a folder and press OK to open it.
General operation
1 Load an MP3 disc.
➜ A data disc menu appears on theTV screen
and playback starts automatically from the first
track.
3 Press 33to move to the file column on the
right of theTV screen and then use 5/4to
highlight a file; or directly use the Numeric
Keypad (0-9) to input a file number.
2 Press 22 to move to the album column on the
left of theTV screen, then use 5/4 to select an
album and press OK to open it.
4 Press OK to confirm.
➜ The playback will start from the selected
picture to the end of the folder.
Playback selection
During playback, you can:
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Press PRESETí/ë to select another file in
the current folder.
Use 22/33/5/4on the remote to rotate/
flip the picture files.
3 Press 33to move to the track column on the
right of theTV screen and then use 5/4to
highlight a track; or directly use the Numeric
Keypad (0-9) to input a track number.
Press PLAY/PAUSE 2; repeatedly to pause/
resume playback.
Press STOP 9 to stop playback and return to
the disc content menu.
4 Press OK to confirm.
➜ The playback will start from the selected
track to the end of the album.
Note:
The disc reading time may exceed 10 seconds due
to large number of songs compiled onto the disc.
Playback selection
During playback, you can:
●
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Press PRESETí/ë to select another track in
the current album.
Press PLAY/PAUSE 2; repeatedly to pause/
resume playback.
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Disc Operations
Special JPEG features
Zoom picture (JPEG)
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During playback, press ZOOM repeatedly to
display the picture with different scales (X2, X3,
X4, X1/2, X1/3 and X1/4).
Use 22/33/5/4to view the zoomed picture.
Slide show playback modes (JPEG)
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During playback, press PROGRAM repeatedly
to select different slide-show playback modes:
Mode 0: NONE
Mode 1:WIPETOP
Mode 2:WIPE BOTTOM
Mode 3:WIPE LEFT
Mode 4:WIPE RIGHT
Mode 5: DIAGONAL WIPE LEFTTOP
Mode 6: DIAGONAL WIPE RIGHTTOP
Mode 7: DIAGONAL WIPE LEFT BOTTOM
Mode 8: DIAGONAL WIPE RIGHT BOTTOM
Mode 9: EXTEND FROM CENTER H
Mode 10: EXTEND FROM CENTERV
Mode 11: COMPRESSTO CENTER H
Mode 12: COMPRESSTO CENTERV
Mode 13:WINDOW H
Mode 14:WINDOWV
Mode 15:WIPE FROM EDGETO CENTER
Mode 16: RANDOM
Playback with multi-angles (JPEG)
●
During playback, press 22/33/5/4 to rotate
the picture on theTV screen.
5: flip the picture vertically.
4: flip the picture horizontally.
22: rotate the picture anti-clockwise.
33: rotate the picture clockwise.
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System Menu Options
Basic operations
1 Press SYSTEM MENU to enter the Setup
Menu.
2 Press 22/33 to select a page to be set.
3 Press 5/4 to highlight an option.
4 Enter its submenu by pressing 33 or OK.
5 Move the cursor by pressing 5/4 to highlight
the selected item.
➜ ON: In STOP, PAUSE or No DISC mode, if
no actions are performed about 3 minutes, the
screen saver will be activated.
➜ In cases of value setting, press 5/4 to adjust
values.
➜ OFF: Screen saver is disabled.
6 Press OK to confirm.
TVTYPE
To return to the upper-level menu
See "Preparations-Step 3: Setting video
preference" for details.
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Press 22.
To exit from the menu
PASSWORD
Press SYSTEM MENU again.
➜ The settings will be stored in the player’s
memory even if the player is switched off.
You can enter your four-digit password to
activate or deactivate rating control.
➜ "
➜ "
" is displayed if rating control is activated.
" is displayed if rating control is
Note:
deactivated.
– Some of the features in the System Menu
Options are described in “Preparations”.
SYSTEM SETUP
The options included in SYSTEM SETUP page
are:“TV SYSTEM”,“SCREEN SAVER”,“TVTYPE”,
“PASSWORD”,“RATING” and “DEFAULT”.
To change password
1 Move to "PASSWORD" and press 33or OK
to enter its submenu.
2 If " " is displayed, enter the default password
(0000) and press OK to unlock.
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If " " is displayed, directly proceed with Step 3
and 4.
3 Enter your new four-digit password using
Numeric Keypad (0-9) on the remote.
4 Press OK to confirm and the new password
takes effect.
TV SYSTEM
See "Preparations-Step 3: Setting video
preference" for details.
SCREEN SAVER
Note:
– The default password (0000) is always active
even if the password has been changed.
This function is used to turn the screen saver on
or off.
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System Menu Options
4 PG 13
RATING
– Material is unsuitable for children under age
13. Parental Guidance suggested.
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.
5-6 PG-R, R
– Parental Guidance – Restricted;
recommended that parents restrict children
under 17 from viewing or allow them to view
only when supervised by a parent or adult
guardian.
7 NC-17
– No children under age 17; not recommended
for children under age 17.
8 ADULT
– Material for adults only; viewed only by adults
due to graphic sexual scenes, violence, or
language.
DEFAULT
Setting the “Default” function will reset all
options and your personal settings to the factory
defaults and all your personal settings will be
erased.
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VCD, SVCD and CD have no level indication, so
parental control function has no effect on those
kinds of discs.This applies to most illegal DVD
discs.
1 Press 5/4 to highlight “RATING”.
2 Enter its submenu by pressing 33.
3 Use 5/4 to highlight a rating level for the disc
inserted.
➜ 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.
1 Press 5/4 to highlight “DEFAULT”.
2 Highlight RESTORE by pressing 33.
3 Press OK to confirm selection.
Note:
– 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 work
for such Discs.
Caution!
– When this function is activated, all
settings will be reset to factory defaults.
Rating explanations
1 KID SAFE
– Suitable for children.
LANGUAGE SETUP
2 G
The options included in LANGUAGE SETUP
page are: "OSD LANGUAGE", "AUDIO LANG",
"SUBTITLE LANG" and "MENU LANG".
See "Preparations-Step 4: Setting language
preference" for details.
– General Audience; recommended as
acceptable for viewers of all ages.
3 PG
– Parental Guidance suggested.
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System Menu Options
DIGITAL OUT
VIDEO SETUP
➜ DIGITAL/OFF:Tur ns off the digital output.
➜ DIGITAL/RAW: If you have connected
your DIGITAL OUT to a multi-channel decoder/
receiver.
The options included inVIDEO SETUP page are:
"COMPONENT", "TV MODE", "BRIGHTNESS",
"CONTRAST", "HUE" and "SATURATION".
➜ DIGITAL/PCM: Only if your receiver is not
capable of decoding multi-channel audio.
DOWNMIX
This options allows you to set the stereo
analogue output of your DVD Player.
➜ LT/RT: Select this option if your DVD Player
is connected to a Dolby Pro Logic decoder.
➜ STEREO: Select this option when output
delivers sound from only the two front speakers.
➜ VSS: Allows the DVD player to use virtual
surround sound effects.
BRIGHTNESS
Adjusts the brightness level. Range: 0-12.
CONTRAST
Adjusts the contrast level. Range: 0-12.
3D PROCESSING
3D processing provides a virtual surround sound
experience using just two speakers.
➜ OFF, CONCERT, CHURCH, PASSIVE,
WIDE and LIVE
HUE
Adjusts the hue level. Range: -6-+6.
SATURATION
Adjusts the saturation level. Range: 0-12.
LPCM
Note:
If you connect the DVD Player to a PCM
compatible receiver via the coaxial terminal, you
may need to adjust 'LPCM'.
Discs are recorded at a certain sampling rate.
The higher the sampling rate, the better the
sound quality.
➜ 48kHz: Playback a disc recorded at the
sampling rate of 48kHz.
➜ 96kHz: Playback a disc recorded at the
sampling rate of 96kHz.
The default settings of “COMPONENT” and “TV
MODE”cannot be changed, which are “SVIDEO”
and“INTERLACE” respectively.
AUDIO SETUP
The options included in AUDIO SETUP page
are: "DIGITAL OUT", "DOWNMIX", "3D
PROCESSING", "LPCM" and "NIGHT MODE".
➜ 192kHz: Playback a disc recorded at the
sampling rate of 192kHz.
NIGHT MODE
➜ OFF: Select this when you want to enjoy the
surround sound with its full dynamic range.
➜ ON: Select this to level out the volume. High
volume outputs will be softened and low volume
outputs are brought upward to an audible level.
This feature is only available for movies with
Dolby Digital mode.
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Radio Reception
DISPLAY/ST
2
T H E A T H R E
Tuning to radio stations
Manual programming
1 Press SOURCE on the set or TUNER on the
remote repeatedly until the desired waveband
(FM or MW) is displayed.
1 Tune to your desired station (refer to “Tuning to
radio stations”).
2 Press PROGRAM to activate programming.
2 Press and hold TUNING 22/33and release
the button.
➜ PROG flashes on the display.
3 Press PRESETí/ë to allocate a number
➜ The radio automatically tunes to a station
with sufficient reception.
from 1 to 20 to this station.
4 Press PROGRAM again to confirm the setting.
3 Repeat step 2 if necessary until you find the
➜ PROG disappears.
desired station.
5 Repeat the above four steps to store other
●
To tune to a weak station, press TUNING
22/33briefly and repeatedly until you have
found optimal reception.
stations.
●
●
You can override a preset station by storing
another frequency in its place.
Programming radio stations
You can store up to a total of 20 radio stations
for each band in the memory.
Tuning to preset radio stations
Press PRESETí/ë until the desired preset
station is displayed.
Automatic programming
Press PROGRAM for more than three
seconds to activate programming.
➜ All available stations are programmed.
➜ AUTOis displayed and available stations are
programmed in order of waveband.
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Radio Reception
Changing tuning grid (not available
for all versions)
In North and South America, the frequency step
between adjacent channels in the MW band is
10 kHz (9 kHz in some areas). The preset
frequency step in the factory is 9 kHz.
IMPORTANT!
Changing the tuning grid will erase all
previously stored preset radio stations.
1 Disconnect the system from the AC power
supply (pull out the AC power cord).
2 While holding down SOURCE and PLAY/
PAUSE 2; on the main unit, reconnect the
system to the AC power supply.
➜ The display will show “GRID 9” or “GRID
10”.
Note:
– GRID 9 and GRID 10 indicate that the tuning
grid is in step of 9 kHz and 10 kHz respectively.
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Tape Operation/Recording
General information on
recording
2
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For recording, use only NORMAL (IEC type I)
tapes on which the tabs have not yet been
broken.This deck is not suitable for recording on
METAL (IEC IV) type tapes.
The best recording level is set automatically.
Altering the VOLUME, INCREDIBLE
SURROUND or DBB will not affect the
recording in progress.
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At the very beginning and end of the tape, no
recording will take place during the 7 seconds
when the leader tape passes the recorder heads.
To protect a tape from accidental erasure, have
the tape in front of you and break out the left
tab. Recording on this side is no longer possible.
If, however, you wish to record over this side
again, cover the tabs with a piece of adhesive
tape.
Tape playback
1 Select TAPE source.
➜ Display shows
throughout tape operation.
2 Open the tape key flap marked
“OPEN•CLOSE” on the front panel.
●
The making of unauthorized copies of copy-
protected material, including computer
programmes, files, broadcasts and sound
recordings, may be an infringement of copyrights
and constitute a criminal offence.This equipment
should not be used for such purposes.
3 Press down STOP•OPENÇ0to open the
tape door.
4 Insert a recorded tape and close the tape door.
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Load the tape with the open side downward and
the full spool to the left.
5 Press PLAY 2 to start playback.
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The key is automatically released at the end of a
tape, except if PAUSE; has been activated.
IMPORTANT!
6 To pause, press PAUSE;. Press again to
Recording is permissible if copyright or
other rights of third parties are not
infringed upon.
resume.
7 By pressing à or á on the system fast winding
of tape is possible in both directions.
8 To stop the tape, press STOP•OPENÇ0.
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Tape Operation/Recording
Preparation for recording
1 Select TAPE source.
2 Load a recordable tape into the tape deck with
the full spool to the left.
3 Prepare the source to be recorded.
CD/VCD/DVD – load the disc.
TUNER – tune to the desired radio station.
AUX – connect external equipment.
When recording is in progress
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To stop recording, press STOP•OPENÇ0.
It is not possible to listen to another source.
It is not possible to activate the timer function.
Synchro start CD recording
1 Select CD source.
Press í/ë select the desired track.
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2 Press RECORD● to start recording.
➜ Playing of the CD programme starts
automatically from the beginning of the CD. It is
not necessary to start the CD player separately.
One touch recording
1 Select DISC, TUNER or AUX source.
2 If necessary, start playback of the selected
source.
3 Press RECORD● to start recording.
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Clock/Timer
DISPLAY/ST
2
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A T
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Sleep timer setting
Clock setting
The sleep timer enables the system to switch off
by itself after a set period of time.
See "Preparations-Step 2: Setting the clock".
1 Press SLEEP on the remote control repeatedly
to select a preset time.
Timer setting
The system can be used as an alarm clock,
whereby the last selected source is switched on
at a set time (one time operation).The clock
time needs to be set first before the timer can
be used.
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➜ The selections are as follows (time in
minutes):
00™ 10™ 20™ 30™ 40™ 50 ™ 60™
70™ 80™ 90™ 00
➜ "SLEEP XX" is displayed. "XX" is the time in
minutes.
1 In standby mode, press and hold TIMER for
more than three seconds.
2 When you reach the desired length of time, stop
➜ "SET TIMER" is displayed briefly.Then, the
hour digits flash on the display panel.
pressing the SLEEP button.
2 Turn the VOLUME control on the front panel
or press VOLUME +/- on the remote to set
the hours and press TIMER to confirm.
To deactivate the sleep timer
Press SLEEP repeatedly until "00" is displayed,
or press STANDBY ON y.
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➜ The minute digits flash on the display panel.
3 Turn the VOLUME control on the front panel
or press VOLUME +/- on the remote to set
the minutes and press TIMER to confirm.
➜ "ON" or "OFF" flashes.
4 Turn the VOLUME control on the front panel
or press VOLUME +/- on the remote to
activate or deactivate the timer and press
TIMER to complete the setting.
➜ Display shows
if activated, and disappears
if deactivated.
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Sound andVolume Controls
Sound Control
Volume control
DBB, DSC and LOUDNESS sound features
cannot be activated at the same time.
Turn the VOLUME control on the front panel
clockwise or anticlockwise or press VOL +/- on
the remote to increase or decrease the volume
level.
DBB (Dynamic Bass Boost)
➜ ”VOL XX” is displayed on the display panel.
“XX” denotes the volume level.
DBB enhances the bass response.
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Press DBB on the remote to enable/disable
DBB feature.
➜ Some discs might be recorded in high
modulation, which causes a distortion at high
volume. If this occurs, switch off DBB or reduce
the volume.
To listen through the headphone
Connect the headphone plug to the n socket
on the top of the back side of the DVD player.
➜ The speakers will be muted.
●
To switch off the volume temporarily
Press MUTE on the remote.
➜ Playback will continue without sound and
“MUTE” flashes.
DSC (Digital Sound Control)
●
●
DSC provides a different type of preset sound
equalizer setting.
To activate sound reproduction, you can:
– press MUTE again;
– adjust the volume controls;
– change source.
●
Press DSC on the remote repeatedly to select:
CLASSIC, JAZZ, POP or ROCK.
LOUDNESS
LOUDNESS feature enables the system to
automatically increase the treble and bass sound
effect at low volume (the higher the volume, the
lower the treble and bass increase).
●
Press LOUDNESS on the remote to enable or
disable LOUDNESS feature.
➜
icon appears/disappears after this feature
is enabled/disabled.
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Specifications
AMPLIFIER
TUNER
FM wave range ................................... 87.5 – 108 MHz
MW wave range (9 kHz) ............. 531 – 1602 kHz
MW wave range (10 kHz)........... 520 – 1620 kHz
Tuning grid ............................................................9/10 kHz
Sensitivity at 75 Ω
– mono, 26 dB signal-to-noise ratio ............ 2.8 µV
– stereo, 46 dB signal-to-noise ratio ........ 61.4 µV
Selectivity ................................................................. ≥ 28 dB
Total harmonic distortion..................................... ≤ 5%
Frequency response ............ 63 – 5500 Hz (-6 dB)
Signal-to-noise-ratio ...................................... ≥ 50 dBA
Output power ....................................... 2 x 15W RMS
......................................................................... 700 W PMPO
Signal-to-noise ratio....................................... ≥ 60 dBA
Frequency response .........63 – 16000 Hz, 3 dB
Input sensitivity AUX ....................... 0.5V (max. 2V)
Impedance loudspeakers ......................................... 4 Ω
Impedance headphones .................... 32 Ω -1000 Ω
DVD PLAYER
LaserType ................................................ Semiconductor
Disc Diameter.............................................. 12cm / 8cm
Video Decoding........................... MPEG-2 / MPEG-1
Video DAC ................................................................ 10 Bits
Signal System ............................................... PAL / NTSC
Video Format ..................................................... 4:3 / 16:9
Video S/N........................................... 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 (44.1kHz)
......................................................4 Hz - 22 kHz (48kHz)
......................................................4 Hz - 44 kHz (96kHz)
Digital Output.........................................................................
....... SPDIF (Sony Philips digital interface) Coaxial
Number of programmable tracks ......................... 16
Signal-to-noise ratio....................................... ≥ 65 dBA
Channel separation .......................... ≥ 40 dB (1 kHz)
Total harmonic distortion...............< 0.1% (1 kHz)
TAPE DECK
Frequency response
Normal tape (type I)...... 80 – 12500 Hz (8 dB)
Signal-to-noise ratio
Normal tape (type I).................................... 50 dBA
Wow and flutter ......................................... ≤ 0.4% DIN
SPEAKERS
2-way bass reflex system
Dimensions (w x h x d) . 142 x 235 x 212 (mm)
GENERAL INFORMATION
AC Power
............................................... 110 – 127 / 220 – 240V;
....................................................... 50/60 Hz Switchable
Dimensions (w x h x d) .. 148 x 235 x 258 (mm)
Weight(with/without speakers) ........... 7.1 / 3.5 kg
Standby power consumption ............................≤ 7W
Specifications and external appearance are
subject to change without notice.
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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, consult your dealer or
Philips for help.
Problem
Solution
No power.
✔
Check if the AC power cord is properly
connected.
✔
✔
Check if the disc is inserted upside down.
Wait until the moisture condensed at the lens
has cleared.
“NO DISC” is displayed.
✔
✔
Replace or clean the disc, see “Maintenance”.
Use a readable disc or correctly recorded format
MP3-CD.
No picture.
✔
Select the appropriate video input mode on the
TV set.
✔
✔
✔
Check if theTV set is switched on.
Check the video connection.
Check if the system is securely connected.
Distorted or poor picture.
✔
Sometimes a slight picture distortion may appear.
This is not a malfunction.
✔
✔
Clean the disc.
Connect the system to the S-video input of your
TV set.
✔
✔
The aspect ratio is fixed on the DVD disc.
The aspect ratio may not be changed for some
TV systems.
The aspect ratio of the screen cannot be
changed even though you have set theTV
shape.
✔
✔
Insert a readable disc.
Check the disc type, color system and region
code.
The DVD player does not start playback.
✔
✔
✔
Clean the disc.
Place the disc with the playback side down.
Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the setup
menu.
✔
✔
Cancel the parental control rating function or
change the rating level.
Moisture has condensed inside the system.
Remove the disc and leave the system turned on
for about an hour.
✔
Disconnect the power plug from the jack, and
insert again.
The DVD player does not respond when
buttons are pressed.
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Solution
The language for the sound or subtitle
cannot be changed when playing a DVD.
✔
✔
Multi-language sound or subtitle is not recorded
on the DVD.
Changing the language for the sound or subtitle
is prohibited on the DVD.
No image is output when a function is
selected.
✔
✔
Make sure the component is connected
correctly.
Press the correct function button for the input
source.
Sound cannot be heard or is of poor
quality
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
Adjust the volume.
Disconnect the headphones.
Check that the speakers are connected correctly.
Check if the stripped speaker wire is clamped.
If the system is in pause, slow motion or fast
forward/reverse mode, press PLAY/PAUSE 2;
to resume the normal play mode.
✔
Make sure the MP3-CD was recorded within 32-
256 kbps bit rate with sampling frequencies at
48 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 32 kHz.
✔
✔
Ensure that the DTS disc also supports Dolby
Digital output.
Poor radio reception.
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 set or VCR.
Recording or playback cannot be made
✔
✔
✔
Clean deck parts, see “Maintenance”.
Use only NORMAL tape.
Apply a piece of adhesive tape over the missing
tab space.
✔
✔
Check the speaker connections and location.
Left and right sound outputs are
reversed.
Point the remote control at the remote control
sensor of the unit.
The remote control does not function.
✔
✔
✔
✔
Reduce the distance to the player.
Remove any possible obstacles.
Replace the batteries with new ones.
Check that the batteries are loaded correctly.
✔
✔
Set the clock correctly.
If recording is in progress, stop it
The timer is not working
✔
Power has been interrupted or the power cord
has been disconnected. Reset the clock/timer.
The Clock/Timer setting is erased
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Glossary
activated, playback will be prohibited if the
software’s level is higher than the user-set level.
Analog: Sound that has not been turned into
numbers.Analog sound varies, while digital sound
has specific numerical values.These jacks send
audio through two channels, the left and right.
PCM (Pulse Code Modulation): A system
for converting analog sound signal to digital
signal for later processing without data
compression.
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.
Playback control (PBC): Refers to the signal
recorded on video CDs or SVCDs for
reproduction control. By using screen menus
recorded on aVideo CD or SVCD that supports
PBC, you can enjoy interactive-type software as
well as software having a search function.
AUDIO OUT Jacks: Jacks on the back of the
DVD System that send audio to another system
(TV set, Stereo, etc.).
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 better
the sound quality. However, higher bit rates use
more space on a Disc.
Region code: A system allowing discs to be
played only in preset regions.This unit will only
play discs that have compatible region codes.You
can find the region code of your unit from the
product label. Some discs are compatible with
more than one region (or ALL regions).
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.
S-Video: Produces a clear picture by sending
separate signals for luminance and the color.You
can use S-Video only if yourTV set has S-Video
In jack.
Sampling Frequency: Frequency of data
sampling when analog data is converted to
digital data. Sampling frequency numerically
represents how many times the original analog
signal is sampled per second.
Disc menu: A screen display prepared for the
selection of images, sound, subtitles, multi-angles,
etc recorded on a DVD.
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 analog does.
Surround: A system for users to create
realistic three-dimensional sound fields full of
realism by arranging multiple speakers around
the listener.
Title: The longest section of a picture or music
feature on DVD, music, etc., in video software, or
the entire album in audio software. Each title is
assigned a title number enabling you to locate
the title you want.
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 and center).
JPEG: 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.
VIDEO OUT jack: Jack on the back of the
DVD System that sends video toTV.
MP3: A file format with a sound data
compression system,“MPE” is the abbreviation of
Motion Picture Experts Group 1 (or MPEG-1)
Audio Layer 3.Through the MP3 format, one
CD-R or CD-RW can contain about 10 times as
much data volume as a regular CD can.
Multichannel: DVD is specified to have all
sound tracks constitute one sound field.
Multichannel refers to a structure of sound
tracks having three or more channels.
Parental control: A function of the DVD to
limit playback of the disc by the age of the users
according to the limitation level in each country.
The limitation varies from disc to disc; when it is
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