Philips Home Theater System MX3800D 22S User Manual

DVD Digital Home Cinema System  
MMXX 3800D  
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Index  
English -------------------------------------------------------- 5  
Français------------------------------------------------------25  
Español ------------------------------------------------------45  
Deutsch -----------------------------------------------------65  
Nederlands -------------------------------------------------85  
Italiano----------------------------------------------------- 105  
Svenska ---------------------------------------------------- 125  
Dansk ------------------------------------------------------ 145  
Suomi ------------------------------------------------------ 165  
Português ------------------------------------------------- 185  
ꢀꢁꢁꢂꢃꢄꢅꢆ -------------------------------------------------- 205  
Polski------------------------------------------------------- 225  
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WARNING: Due to the fact that the mains switch of sub-woofer was located at  
the rear panel, the apparatus must be located in an open area without any  
obstructions to access the mains switch.  
WARNING:To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain  
or moisture.  
CAUTION  
VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN  
OPEN AVOID EXPOSURETO BEAM  
ADVARSEL  
SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLINGVED ÅBNING  
UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING  
VARNING  
ATTENTION: L’interrupteur d’alimentation se trouve à l’arrière du caisson de  
basses et par conséquence, vous devrez laisser assez d’espace autour de l’appareil  
sans obstacles pour pouvoir accéder à l’interrupteur.  
SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR  
DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN  
VARO!  
AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYVÄLLE JA  
NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASER SÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO  
SÄTEESEEN  
ATTENTION: Pour éviter les chocs electriques ou les risques de flamme,  
n’exposez pas cet appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité.  
ADVERTENCIA: Debido a que el interruptor de conexión a la red eléctrica del  
sub-woofer está situado en el panel trasero, el aparato debe estar situado en un  
área abierta y sin obstrucciones para el acceso a dicho interruptor.  
ADVERTENCIA: Para evitar riesgos de incendio o sacudidas eléctricas, no  
exponga este equipo a la lluvia o a la humedad.  
VORSICHT  
SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG  
WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET NICHT DEM  
STRAHL AUSSETSEN  
WARNHINWEIS: Aufgrund derTatsache, dass sich der Netzschalter des  
Subwoofers auf der Rückwand befindet, muss das Gerät in einem offenen Bereich  
aufgestellt werden, damit der Netzschalter völlig ungehindert zugänglich ist.  
WARNHINWEIS: Dieses Gerät weder Regen noch Feuchtigkeit aussetzen, um  
der Brand- bzw. Stromschlaggefahr vorzubeugen.  
ATTENTION  
RAYONNEMENT LASERVISIBLE ET INVISIBLE EN CAS  
D’OUVERTURE EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU  
FAISCEAU  
WAARSCHUWING: Gezien het feit dat de aan/uit-schakelaar van de subwoofer  
op de achterkant van het apparaat zit, dient er rondom het apparaat ruimte te  
zijn zodat men zonder problemen bij de aan/uit-schakelaar kan komen.  
WAARSCHUWING: Houd het apparaat uit de buurt van regen of vocht om het  
risico op schokken of brand te vermijden.  
AVVERTENZA: L’interruttore d’alimentazione del subwoofer si trova sulla parte  
posteriore dell’apparecchio e dunque controllare che lo spazio intorno  
all’apparecchio sia sufficiente e senza ostacoli per accedere all’interruttore.  
AVVERTENZA: Per evitare il pericolo di scosse elettriche o di incendio, non  
esporre l’apparecchio a pioggia o umidità.  
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.  
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby  
Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. ©1992-  
1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.  
VARNING: På grund av att subwooferns strömbrytare sitter på bakre panelen, måste  
apparaten ställas fritt så att strömbrytaren är lätt åtkomlig.  
VARNING: För att förhindra risken för brand eller elektrisk stöt får denna  
utrustning inte utsättas för regn eller fuktighet.  
Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems,  
inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other worldwide patents  
issued and pending. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are  
trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. 1996 Digital  
Theater Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.  
ADVARSEL: Fordi subwooferens netafbryder sidder på bagpanelet, skal apparatet  
anbringes på et åbent sted uden forhindringer, så der er let adgang til  
netafbryderen.  
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. Reverse engineering or  
disassembly is prohibited.  
ADVARSEL: For at undgå risiko for brand eller elektriske stød må dette udstyr  
ikke udsættes for regn eller fugtighed.  
VAROITUS: Koska alabassokaiuttimen virtakytkin sijaitsee takapaneelilla, laite on  
asetettava avoimeen tilaan virtakytkimen käytön mahdollistamiseksi esteettä.  
VAROITUS:Tulipalon ja sähköiskuvaaran ehkäisemiseksi älä altista tätä laitetta  
sateelle tai kosteudelle.  
ATENÇÃO: O interruptor de alimentação do subwoofer encontra-se na parte de  
trás do aparelho; certifique-se de que existe espaço suficiente em volta do  
aparelho e sim obstáculos para ter acesso ao interruptor.  
ATENÇÃO: Para evitar o risco de choque ou de incêndio, não exponha o  
aparelho a chuva ou humidade.  
ꢀꢁOꢂIꢃOꢀOIꢄꢅꢄ: ꢀpꢁꢂꢃꢄ ꢅ ꢃꢂ ꢆꢇpꢈꢉꢊ ꢂꢋꢌꢍꢅꢊ ꢈꢅꢎ subwoofer ꢏꢐꢑꢋꢆꢁꢈ ꢂ  
ꢋꢈꢅꢒ pꢑꢋꢓ pꢑꢒ ꢆ , ꢉ ꢋꢎꢋꢆꢁꢎꢄ ꢔ pꢐꢕpꢁꢂ ꢒ ꢈꢅpꢅꢔꢁꢈꢁꢑꢈ ꢂ ꢕꢈꢋꢂ ꢖꢋꢈꢁ ꢒ ꢎpꢗꢐꢌꢁꢂ  
ꢐꢆꢁꢈꢇꢊ ꢁꢘꢁꢍꢔꢁꢐꢅꢊ ꢌꢖꢐꢅꢊ ꢌꢓꢐꢑꢊ ꢒ p ꢐꢁꢙpꢅꢃꢑꢚꢁꢈ ꢂ ꢉ pꢐꢇꢋꢏ ꢋꢉ ꢋꢈꢅꢒ  
ꢃꢂ ꢆꢇpꢈꢉ ꢂꢋꢌꢍꢅꢊ.  
The DVDVIDEO player is in conformity  
with the EMC directive and low-voltage  
directive.  
ꢀꢁOꢂIꢃOꢀOIꢄꢅꢄ: ꢛꢂ  
pꢅꢜꢍꢝꢁꢈꢁ ꢈꢅꢒ ꢆꢑꢒꢃꢎꢒꢅ pꢎꢐꢆ ꢝꢂꢗꢊ ꢄ  
ꢉꢘꢁꢆꢈꢐꢅpꢘꢉꢞꢑ ꢊ, ꢙꢉꢒ ꢁꢆꢔꢕꢈꢁꢈꢁ ꢎꢈꢄ ꢈꢉ ꢋꢎꢋꢆꢁꢎꢄ ꢋꢁ ꢏꢐꢅꢌꢄ ꢄ ꢎꢝꢐ ꢋꢑ .  
UWAGA:Wyłącznik zasilania znajduje się na tylnym panelu. Z tego powodu  
subwoofer musi stać na wolnej przestrzeni i nic nie może utrudniać dostępu do  
wyłącznika.  
UWAGA: Ze względu na niebezpieczeństwo porażenia prądem lub powstania  
pożaru, nie wolno naraża ć opisywanego urządzenia na deszcz lub wilgoć.  
Laser  
Type  
Wave length  
Output Power  
Semiconductor laser GaAIAs  
650nm  
7mW  
Beam divergence 60 degree  
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Contents  
Introduction and General  
Information  
Operations  
Discs information ............................................................17  
Basic playback............................................................ 17–18  
Skipping to another track/chapter  
Fast Search  
Continue playback from the last stop point  
Repeat play  
Repeat A-B  
Programme favourite tracks  
Special DVD/VCD features .................................... 18–20  
Changing subtitle language  
Features ............................................................................... 6  
Discs for playback ............................................................. 6  
Player zone  
Supplied accessories ......................................................... 6  
Environmental information.............................................. 6  
Installation........................................................................... 6  
Maintenance........................................................................ 6  
Changing sound track language  
Playing in slow motion mode  
Functional Overview  
Front and Rear panels ...................................................... 7  
Remote Control ................................................................ 8  
Searching for a particular passage  
Display the disc information during playback  
Moving to another title/chapter  
Playback from a selected point  
Zooming in  
Connections  
Connecting antennas ........................................................ 9  
MW Indoor Loop Antenna  
Viewing from another angle  
Advancing by frames  
Checking the contents of DVD  
SpecialVCD/SVCD features .........................................20  
Playback Control (PBC)  
Special MP3-CD features...............................................21  
MP3-CD menu  
FM Indoor Antenna  
FM Outdoor Antenna  
Connecting the speakers ...............................................10  
Connecting aTV and additional components ...........10  
Preparations  
Other Functions  
Inserting batteries into the remote control..............11  
Switching on the system ................................................11  
Tuning to radio stations .................................................22  
Presetting radio stations................................................22  
Listening to preset radio stations................................22  
Sleep timer setting ..........................................................22  
Setting up the surround sound system ............... 11–12  
Placing the speakers  
Changing the volume level  
Setting up the subwoofer ..............................................12  
System Setup (DVD) ............................................... 12–14  
General operation  
Specifications .............................................23  
Setting the picture  
Setting the sound  
Setting the language  
Troubleshooting ......................................24  
Setting the features  
Basic Functions  
Selecting the surround sound mode...........................15  
Selecting the digital sound effect .................................15  
Volume control ................................................................16  
Adjusting the tone...........................................................16  
Dimming the display screen ..........................................16  
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Introduction and General Information  
Features  
Supplied accessories  
Your complete 7-piece 350-Watt DVD Digital Home  
Cinema System creates the same dynamic sound qualities  
that you find in full-fledged cinemas and incorporates some  
of the best features in home theatre technology.  
a remote control with two AA batteries  
an MW loop antenna and an FM wire antenna  
an audio cable and Scart cable for connection with  
theTV  
five satellite speakers, including five speaker cables  
an active subwoofer, including a connection cable  
and a power cable  
a power cable for connection with the main unit  
this instruction booklet  
Other features include:  
R
Built-in DTS and Dolby Digital decoder,  
R
supporting Dolby ProLogic and virtual surround  
Lets you use the Home Cinema Audio System for a movie-  
theatre surround sound experience.  
If any item is damaged or missing, contact your retailer or  
Philips.  
Additional Component Connections  
Lets you connect other audio and audio/visual components  
to the DVD system so you can use the system’s surround  
sound speakers.  
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  
Night Mode  
Lets you compress the dynamic range, reducing the  
difference in loudness between different sounds in Dolby  
Digital mode.  
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.  
Parental Control (Rating Level)  
Lets you set a ratings level so that your children cannot  
watch a DVD that has a rating higher than you set.  
SleepTimer  
Enables the system to switch to standby mode  
automatically at a preset time.  
Installation  
G Place the player on a flat, hard, and stable surface.  
Discs for playback  
Your DVD player is able to play :  
G There must be sufficient room in front of the player for the  
drawer to open.  
All pre-recorded audio CDs  
All finalised audio CDR and audio CDRW discs  
AllVCDs, SuperVCDs and DVDs  
G In a cabinet, allows about 10cm (4 inches) of free space all  
around the player for adequate ventilation.  
G Do not expose your player to extreme temperatures or  
MP3-CDs (CD-ROMs with MP3 tracks)  
humidity.  
Maintenance  
G When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a  
cleaning cloth.Wipe the disc from the  
center out, in a straight line.  
Player zone  
DVD discs and players are designed with regional  
restrictions. Before playing a disc, make sure the  
disc is the same zone as your player.  
G Do not expose the player, 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  
dust on the lens.  
2
The region code for this DVD player is 2.  
G Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, commercially  
available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for colour  
discs.  
G 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.  
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Functional Overview  
Front and Rear panels  
DVD VIDEO DIGITAL SURROUND SYSTEM  
PLAY•PAUSE  
PREV  
STOP  
NEXT  
PROGRAM  
BASS  
STANDBY-ON  
SURROUND  
TREBLE  
OPEN•CLOSE  
SOURCE  
VOLUME  
1
2
3
4
67 8 9 0  
!
#
5
@
1 STANDBY ON y  
to switch between power on and standby modes.  
2 OPEN/CLOSE 0 (in Disc mode only)  
to open or close the disc tray.  
8 SURROUND  
to select multichannel surround (Dolby Digital, DTS  
or Dolby ProLogic) or stereo sound effect.  
9 PROGRAM  
in Disc mode, to programme disc tracks.  
in Tuner mode, to programme preset radio stations.  
3 Disc Tray  
4 Display screen  
0 SOURCE  
to select the desired source or external input source  
(TV/AV, DISC, TUNER or AUX).  
! VOLUME  
to display details for user’s information.  
5 PLAY/PAUSEÉÅ (in Disc mode only)  
to start or interrupt disc playback.  
6 PREV S / NEXT T  
to adjust the master volume.  
to adjust the bass/treble tone level.  
in Disc mode, press to skip to the previous/next  
chapter/track.  
@ n  
in Disc mode, hold down to fast reverse/forward.  
in Tuner mode, to tune to a lower or higher radio  
frequency.  
to connect headphones.  
# BASS / TREBLE  
to select Bass/Treble adjustment mode.  
7 STOP Ç (in Disc mode only)  
to stop playing the disc.  
1
2 3 4 5 6  
7
8
9 0  
!
1 MW/FM ANTENNA  
connect to the MW loop antenna or FM antenna.  
2 DIGITAL OUT-OPTICAL  
7 SPEAKERS  
connect to the front, center and surround speakers.  
8 SCART OUT  
connect to a TV with SCART input.  
9 S-VIDEO OUT  
connect to a TV with S-video input.  
0 VIDEO OUT  
connect to a TV with video input.  
! AC Power Cord  
connect to audio equipment with digital-optical audio  
input.  
3 DIGITAL OUT-COAXIAL  
connect to audio equipment with digital-coaxial audio  
input.  
4 AUDIO OUT  
connect to the analog audio inputs of an external  
connect to a standard AC outlet.  
recording device or amplifier.  
5 AUDIO IN (TV / AUX)  
connect to the analog audio outputs of a TV or VCR.  
6 WOOFER LINE OUT  
connect to an active subwoofer.  
Caution: Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks  
on the rear panel. Electrostatic discharge may  
cause permanent damage to the unit.  
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FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW  
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S / T  
in disc mode, press to skip to the previous/next  
Remote Control  
chapter/track.  
in disc mode, hold down to fast reverse/forward the  
disc.  
in Tuner mode, to tune to a lower or higher radio  
frequency.  
(¡  
1
6 ÉÅ  
to start or interrupt disc playback.  
()  
(
7 Ç  
to stop playing the disc.  
8 SURROUND  
2
3
4
to select multichannel surround (Dolby Digital, DTS  
or Dolby ProLogic) or stereo sound effect.  
9 SOUND  
to select the various sound effects : CONCERT,  
*
4
DRAMA, ACTION, SCI-FI, CLASSIC, JAZZ, ROCK or  
DIGITAL.  
5
(5  
6
7
8
9
0
!
0 REPEAT  
(&  
(^  
(%  
($  
to repeat chapter, track or disc.  
! REPEAT A-B  
to repeat a specific section on a disc.  
@ SUBW +/-  
to adjust the subwoofer’s level.  
REAR +/-  
to adjust the rear (surround) speakers’ level.  
CENTER +/-  
to adjust the centre speaker’s level.  
TV VOL +/-  
to adjust Philips television’s volume level.  
#
@
# SLEEP  
to set the sleep (auto-off) timer function.  
$ DIM  
to select different brightness for the display screen.  
% NIGHT (DVD mode only)  
to optimise the dynamics of the sound output.  
Notes for remote control:  
– First, select the source you wish to control by  
pressing one of the source select keys on the remote  
control (DISC orTUNER, for example).  
– Then select the desired function (É, S , T  
for example).  
^ MUTE  
to interrupt or resume sound reproduction.  
& RESUME  
to continue disc playback after an interruption.  
* OK  
to exit or confirm the selection.  
1 SOURCE  
to select the desired source (TV/AV, DISC,TUNER or  
AUX).  
( VOL +/-  
to adjust the volume level.  
2 DISC MENU (disc mode only)  
to enter or exit the disc contents menu.  
) Numeric Keypad (0-9)  
to enter a track/title number of the disc.  
to enter a number of preset radio stations.  
3 SYSTEM MENU (disc mode only)  
to enter or exit the system menu bar.  
¡ y  
to switch to standby mode.  
4 3 4 1 2  
in Tuner mode, to select a preset radio station  
number (1 or 2).  
to select movement direction in disc contents menu /  
system menu bar.  
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Connections  
GY  
OFER  
NOLO  
TECH  
UBWO  
M
SYSTE  
RED  
S
POWE  
E
UM  
VOL  
STANDBY  
IMPORTANT!  
FM Indoor Antenna  
– 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.  
Connect the supplied FM  
antenna to the FM jack. Move  
the antenna in various directions  
until the clearest signal is  
received.  
– The type plate is located at the rear or bottom  
of the system.  
Note:  
– Keep the antenna as far away as possible from theTV,VCR  
or any radiation source to prevent unwanted noise.  
Connecting antennas  
FM Outdoor Antenna  
MW Indoor Loop Antenna  
For better FM reception, use a 75 ohm coaxial cable (not  
supplied) to connect the system to an outdoor FM antenna  
as shown.  
Connect the supplied MW loop antenna to the MW  
jack. Position the loop antenna to receive the clearest  
sound.  
AM  
Fix the claw  
to the slot  
FM  
(75 Ω)  
MW  
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G Use the supplied audio cables to connect AUDIO IN jacks  
to the corresponding AUDIO OUT jacks on theTV,VCR or  
other audio/visual components.  
Connecting the speakers  
Connect the supplied speaker systems using the supplied  
speaker cables by matching the colours of the jacks and  
speaker cables.  
G Use the supplied Scart cable to connect SCART OUT  
jack to the corresponding SCARTVIDEO IN jack on aTV.  
1
2
Press up (or down) the speaker’s jack and fully insert the  
stripped portion of the speaker cable into the jack, then  
release.  
If yourTV is not equipped with a Euroconnector, you can  
select one of the following alternative connections :  
Option 1  
12 mm  
Connect the S-VIDEO OUT jack to the S-Video input  
jack on theTV using a S-Video cable (not supplied) .  
Option 2  
a
b
c
Connect the VIDEO OUT jack to the video input jack on  
theTV using a video cable (not supplied).  
Connect the subwoofer’s audio input to the WOOFER  
LINE OUT jack and the speakers as follows :  
Use the AUDIO OUT jacks  
for connecting to an amplifier, audio system orTV with  
analogue audio inputs.  
for connecting to a CD orTape recorder to make an  
analogue recording.  
Speakers  
-
black  
black  
black  
black  
black  
+
white  
red  
Front Left (FL)  
Front Right (FR)  
Centre (C)  
green  
blue  
grey  
Surround Left (SL)  
Surround Right (SR)  
Use the OPTICAL or COAXIAL jacks  
for connecting to an amplifier with DTS, Dolby Digital  
decoder or CD recorder.  
You will need to set the DVD system’s digital output to  
“ALL” (refer to “Preparations - System setup (DVD)”).  
Notes:  
– Ensure that the speaker cables are correctly connected.  
Improper connections may damage the system due to short-  
circuit.  
– For optimal sound performance, use the supplied speakers.  
– Do not connect more than one speaker to any one pair of  
+/- speaker jacks.  
Notes:  
– MP3 audio is not available on the digital output.  
– Digital recording is only possible on a CD orVCD.  
– Do not connect speakers with an impedance lower than  
the speakers supplied. Please refer to the SPECIFICATIONS  
section of this manual.  
or  
or  
or  
Connecting a TV and  
additional components  
You must connect aTV to the DVD system in order to use  
the DVD player. You can connect other audio and audio/  
visual components to the DVD system in order to use the  
Home Cinema Audio System’s surround sound capabilities.  
IMPORTANT!  
There are various ways to connect the system  
to aTV (as shown in the illustration).You only  
need to make one of the best connections,  
depending on the capabilities of yourTV system.  
Always refer to the instruction manual of the  
connected equipment to make an optimal  
connection.  
Some DVD discs have anti-copying devices, so  
you will not able to record the disc through aVCR.  
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Preparations  
Inserting batteries into the  
remote control  
Setting up the surround sound  
system  
You must connect all the speakers and set up the system  
properly in order to enjoy the Digital Cinema experience at  
home (refer to “Connections - Connecting the speakers”).  
You will have the feeling of being in the middle of the action  
because sound is coming from everywhere around you.  
The subwoofer can enhance the bass performance of your  
system dramatically.  
1
2
Open the battery compartment.  
Place the batteries in the  
compartment with the correct  
polarity as indicated by “+“ and “-“  
symbols.  
3
Close the cover.  
CAUTION!  
IMPORTANT!  
Remove batteries if they are exhausted or will  
not be used for a long time.  
Please sit at your usual listening position in order  
to set up the speaker balance correctly.  
Do not use old and new or different types of  
batteries in combination.  
Batteries contain chemical substances, so they  
should be disposed off properly.  
Placing the speakers  
To obtain the best surround effect, place the speakers as  
follows.  
Switching on the system  
1
After completing all the connections, connect the AC  
power cord of the player and subwoofer to the power  
outlet.  
2
3
Press STANDBY ON to switch on the last selected  
source.  
Adjust the SOURCE button (or press TV/AV, DISC,  
TUNER or AUX) to select the input source.  
G The selected source will be displayed.  
G For viewing a DVD orVCD disc, aTV set needs to be  
connected (refer to “Connections - Connecting aTV and  
additional components”).  
Switch on theTV and set to the correct video in channel  
(for example, EXT1, EXT2,AV1,AV2). Refer to yourTV  
instruction manual for details.  
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.  
G The default screen appears on theTV.  
G You can connect other external components to the DVD  
system in order to use the Home Cinema Audio System’s  
surround sound capabilities. For example, connect to aTV  
and selectTV/AV as the input source or connect to aVCR  
and select AUX as the input source.  
2
3
4
Place the centre speaker above or below theTV so the  
centre channel’s sound is localised.  
Place the surround speakers at normal listening ear level  
facing each other or mounted on the wall.  
Place the subwoofer on the floor near theTV.  
Notes:  
To avoid magnetic interference, do not position the front  
speakers too close to yourTV.  
– If the rear surround speakers are installed farther away  
from the listening position than the front and centre speakers,  
it will weaken the surround effect.  
– All speakers should be securely installed to prevent  
accidents and improve sound quality.  
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Changing the volume level  
You can change the speakers’ sound distribution to suit  
your surround sound needs.  
System Setup (DVD)  
The system setup is carried out via theTV, enabling you to  
customise the DVD system to suit your particular  
requirement. If the preferred options selected are not  
available on a disc, then the disc’s own preference will be  
used.  
G Press CENTER +/- to adjust the level of the centre  
speaker.  
G CNT +XX DB” is displayed.  
G Press REAR +/- to adjust the level of the rear  
surround speakers.  
IMPORTANT !  
To access the System Setup menu, playback must  
be stopped.  
G RE +XX DB” is displayed.  
Note:  
General operation  
– “XX” denotes the volume level between -15dB to 10dB.  
1
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
G
icon will be highlighted in the menu bar on theTV  
Setting up the subwoofer  
screen.  
1
2
Use the supplied subwoofer cable to connect the  
subwoofer’s audio input jack to the WOOFER LINE  
OUT of the DVD system.  
2
3
Press 4 to activate the System Setup menu.  
Use 1 2 34 keys to toggle through the functions and  
select your preferred option.  
Connect the subwoofer’s AC power cable to the wall  
socket and switch on the power.  
G It will automatically switch on when receiving an audio  
signal input. If there is no audio signal input, it will switch off  
automatically.  
4
5
Press OK to confirm a highlighted selection.  
To exit the System Setup menu, press SYSTEM MENU  
or OK.  
The following items are available :  
3
4
Select the phase polarity at the rear of the subwoofer at  
either 0o or 180o to determine better bass reproduction  
effect in certain listening environment.  
Setting the picture  
Press SUBW +/- to adjust the volume level of the  
subwoofer (-15dB to 10dB).  
G SUB +XX DB” is displayed.  
TV Shape  
Select the aspect ratio of theTV to be connected.  
4:3 PS (default setting)  
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.  
4:3 LB  
If you have a conventionalTV set and your DVD is  
formatted for widescreen viewing, use this setting. Wide  
bands will be is displayed on the upper and lower portions  
of theTV screen.  
16:9  
If you have a widescreenTV set, use this setting (you  
must also set your widescreenTV to “full size”).  
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Setting the sound  
16:9  
(Wide screen)  
4:3 LB  
(Letter Box)  
Digital Output  
4:3 PS  
(Pan Scan)  
Digital output selection enables you to specify the type of  
digital output suitable for your amplifier or receiver.  
Select ALL (default setting), if you have connected the  
digital output (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) to a multichannel  
decoder receiver.  
Note:  
– If your DVD is not encoded to allow you to change the  
aspect ratio,TV shape cannot be changed.  
Select PCM 96K if the external component is capable of  
processing digital signal input with sampling rates of 96 kHz.  
Select PCM 48K if the external component is incapable of  
processing 96 kHz digital signal input, then convert to  
standard signal with sampling rates of 48 kHz.  
TV System  
Allows you to select the colour system matching the  
connectedTV set.  
Select OFF to deactivate the digital output (COAXIAL or  
AUTO (default setting)  
OPTICAL).  
If the connectedTV is multi system, select this mode.  
The output format will be in accordance with the video  
signal of the disc.  
Night Mode  
Set night mode to on to level out the volume. For  
example, the disc will play at the same sound level  
throughout the movie. The default setting is OFF.  
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.  
Night function can also be accessed via the  
remote control.  
PAL  
Center Delay  
If the connectedTV is PAL system, select this mode.  
It will change the video signal of a NTSC disc and output in  
PAL format.  
If the listening position is closer to the centre speaker than  
the front speakers, you can set the center delay time to  
improve the surround sound effect.  
Video Out  
Options : 5ms, 3ms, 2ms, 1ms or OFF (default setting).  
Video out selection enables you to choose the type of  
video output suitable for your receiver.  
Rear Delay  
If the listening position is closer to the rear surround  
speakers than the front speakers, you can set the rear delay  
time to improve the surround sound effect.  
Options : 15ms, 12ms, 9ms, 6ms (default setting), 3ms or  
OFF.  
Select SCART (default setting), if you have connected the  
video output to yourTV using the Scart jack.  
PR PBY (this feature is not available for this model)  
Select S-VIDEO if you have connected the video output  
to yourTV using S-Video jack.  
TestTone (disc mode only)  
If set to ON, the system will test the speaker settings. The  
test signal is generated through the left, centre, right, and  
surround speakers.The default setting is OFF.  
Screen Saver  
If set to ON, when you leave the system in stop or pause  
mode for more than one minute, the screen saver will be  
activated. The default setting is OFF.  
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3
Use 34 keys to select a rating level.  
Setting the language  
Press OK to confirm.  
Audio  
Subtitle  
Disc Menu  
Rating - NO PARENT  
If parental control is not activated, it will play all discs.  
G This is to select the audio language, subtitle language and  
the language used onTV screen menus or DVD menus that  
will always be used for every disc to be played back. The  
default setting is English.  
Rating - 1 to 8  
If the player’s parental level is set below 8, only discs with a  
lower or equal level will play. For example, if the player is  
set to 5, only discs with ratings of 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1 will be  
played. Higher rated scenes will not be played unless an  
alternative that has the same rating or lower is available on  
the disc. For example, consider a disc that generally is  
suitable for most audiences, and it is rated at level 2 for the  
most part. However, in the middle, there are also scenes  
rated at 5 (not suitable for children).  
G If the language selected is not available on the disc, the  
original language designated by each disc will be selected.  
Setting the features  
To play a higher rated disc or scene than the level  
set  
G Enter the 4-digit cord before resetting the rating level to a  
higher number (go to “Password”).  
If you forget the 4-digit code  
Parental  
1
2
Press Ç four times when prompted for the password  
and the system will change back to the default password.  
Enables setting of playback limitation level. Some DVDs may  
have a parental level assigned to the complete disc or to  
certain scenes on the disc. 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.  
Go to “Password” and enter your new code.  
Note:  
– Some DVDs are not encoded with a rating though the  
movie rating is printed on the disc jacket. The rating level  
feature does not work for such discs.  
1
Enter the 4-digit code. If necessary, enter the code a second  
time.  
Password  
To set a new password for the parental control or to  
change the password. The password supplied as default is  
1234.  
Menu Language  
Select the language for on screen display.  
Defaults  
If RESET is selected, all the items in the setup menu will be  
reset to default setting.  
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Basic Functions  
Matrix  
Selecting the surround sound  
mode  
A new surround playback system that delivers amazingly  
rich and convincing five-channel surround outputs (front  
left/right, centre, surround left/right).  
IMPORTANT!  
For proper surround sound, make sure you have  
followed the Connectionsand Preparations”  
procedures fully.  
The centre and surround speakers only operate  
when the system is set to surround sound mode  
and the source material being played is recorded  
or broadcast in Dolby Digital, DTS or Dolby Pro  
Logic surround sound.  
Stereo broadcasts or recordings will produce  
some surround channel effects when played in a  
surround mode. However, mono sources will not  
produce any sound from the surround speakers.  
VSS (Virtual Surround Sound)  
The ProLogic MPEG or Dolby Digital surround channel is  
processed by a ‘virtualiser’ DSP to add surround effect from  
just the two front speakers.  
Stereo  
All sound is reproduced and played through the front left  
and right speakers. This enables standard stereo  
reproduction.  
Selecting the digital sound  
effect  
The digital sound effects allow you to select from various  
pre-set modes that control the frequency bands of sound  
to optimise certain musical styles. It greatly enhances the  
excitement and enjoyment of your favourite music.  
G Press SURROUND to select surround or stereo mode.  
G The availability of the various surround sound modes  
depend on the number of speakers used and the incoming  
sound information available on the disc.The available output  
modes are shown below.  
G Press SOUND repeatedly to select the available sound  
Dolby Digital Surround  
effect.  
Dolby Digital (also known as AC-3 or Dolby 5.1) and  
MPEG Multichannel delivers a realistic and dynamic sound  
similar to theatre and cinema. It requires connection of all  
five speakers (front left/right, centre, surround left/right) and  
subwoofer for correct Dolby Digital Surround sound  
reproduction. Each channel plays its own unique role in  
providing the right sound. Front left, centre and right join  
two surround speakers to reproduce high, mid and bass  
frequencies in five full-range channels of surround. Bass  
rumble, explosions and low frequency effects you feel are  
delivered through the subwoofer. A large number of DVD  
discs have been recorded in Dolby Digital Surround.  
When playing a DVD/VCD, select :  
CONCERT, DRAMA,ACTION or SCI-FI  
When playing a CD or inTuner or Aux mode,  
select :  
CLASSIC, JAZZ, ROCK or DIGITAL  
DTS Surround  
The DTS Surround is a cinema surround sound format that  
offers superior digital audio performance. DTS offers more  
clarity and definition especially for higher tones. The better  
sound quality is a result of the limited sound compression  
(3:1 instead of 11:1 for Dolby Digital) and the 20-bit  
resolution.  
Dolby Pro Logic Surround  
The Dolby Pro Logic Surround system is a specially  
encoded two-channel analogue format that will produce  
sound through four speaker channels (front left, centre,  
front right, mono surround) when a Dolby Pro Logic  
Decoder is used. It is also compatible with stereo systems  
but the user will only have two-channel (front left & right)  
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Volume control  
Adjust VOLUME button (or press VOL +/-) to  
increase or decrease the volume level.  
G VOL XX” is displayed. “XX”denotes the volume level.  
For PhilipsTVs only  
G Press TVVOL +/- on the remote control to adjust the  
TV’s volume level.  
To listen through the headphones  
G Connect the headphones plug to the n socket at the  
front of the player.  
G The speakers will be muted.  
To switch off the volume temporarily  
G Press MUTE.  
G Playback will continue without sound and "MUTE" is  
displayed.  
G To restore the volume, press MUTE again.  
Adjusting the tone  
The BASS (low tone) andTREBLE (high tone) feature  
enables you to define the sound-processor settings.  
1
2
Press BASS or TREBLE on the system to select Bass or  
Treble sound feature.  
While in Bass orTreble adjustment mode, adjust VOLUME  
knob to select the desired Bass orTreble level.  
Notes:  
– The volume knob can be used to adjust Bass/Treble level  
immediately after you have selected the respective Bass/Treble  
sound feature. If the volume knob is not used within 5  
seconds, it will become normal volume control function.  
– If no button is pressed within a few seconds, the player will  
exit the tone mode automatically.  
Dimming the display screen  
G Press DIM repeatedly to select different levels of  
brightness for the display screen : HIGH, MID or LOW.  
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Operations  
Notes:  
Discs information  
– Your player will not play discs that have a region code  
different from the region code of your player.  
DVD-VIDEO DISC  
TITLE 1  
TITLE 2  
If the inhibit icon appears on theTV screen when a  
button is pressed, it means the function is not available  
CHAPTER 1 CHAPTER 2 CHAPTER 1 CHAPTER 2  
CHAPTER 3  
on the disc you are playing.  
To interrupt playback  
G DVD video discs may have one or moreTitles, and each  
Title may have one or more Chapters.  
G PressÉÅ.  
G The picture freezes and the sound will be muted.  
G Playback stops at the end of eachTitle.  
G To resume playback, pressÉÅ again.  
VIDEO CD  
TRACK 1  
INDEX 2  
TRACK 2  
INDEX 2 INDEX 3  
To stop playback  
INDEX 1  
INDEX 1  
G Press Ç.  
Skipping to another track/chapter  
G Video CDs may have one or moreTracks, and eachTrack  
may have one or more Indexes.  
G To make easy and convenient access, you can move  
betweenTracks and Indexes.  
G Press S or T repeatedly during playback to skip  
backward or forward. Each press will take the disc to the  
beginning of the previous or next track/chapter.  
G SomeVideo CDs have Play Back Control (PBC), which is a  
predefined playback sequence stored on the disc (refer to  
“SpecialVCD/SVCD features”).  
Note:  
– If the REPEAT function has been set, pressing S or  
T will replay the same track/chapter.  
AUDIO CD  
To skip to the beginning of the current track/  
chapter during playback  
TRACKS  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 ...  
G Press S once.  
G Audio CDs contain onlyTracks.  
To go directly to any track/chapter  
G Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to enter the number of  
the desired track/chapter.  
Basic playback  
CAUTION!  
Fast Search  
Do not move the disc player during playback, as  
doing so may damage the DVD system.  
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.  
1
2
Hold down S or T about two seconds to fast  
reverse or forward the disc.  
To resume normal play, pressÉÅ.  
Continue playback from the last stop point  
1
Press STANDBY ON y or  
POWER y to switch the system  
on.  
G In stop mode and when a disc has not been ejected, press  
RESUME to resume playback from the point at which it  
stopped.  
2
3
4
Press OPEN/CLOSE 0 to open  
the disc tray.  
/
To cancel the resume mode  
G Press Ç again.  
Load a disc with the label side  
facing up.  
Notes:  
Press OPEN/CLOSE 0 again to  
close the tray.  
G There will be a short delay while the player identifies  
the disc and reads the menu from the disc.  
– When the player is disconnected from the power supply or  
the disc tray is opened, the resume option will be cancelled  
automatically.  
– The resume option may not be available on some discs.  
G Some discs will start playing automatically, and others will  
display the Disc Contents Menu on theTV screen. If the  
menu is presented, use 341 2 keys to highlight your  
selection and press OK to confirm. To select a play option,  
press numeric keypad (0-9).  
5
PressÉÅ to start playback.  
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Repeat play  
Special DVD/VCD features  
A number of operations can be carried out directly via  
the multiple menu bars on theTV screen without  
interrupting disc playback.  
You can only select the repeat play mode during playback.  
For DVD - Repeat chapter/title/disc  
G Press REPEAT repeatedly to select the following :  
G R-1” – repeat chapter.  
G R-A” – repeat title/disc.  
From the left,  
ForVCD/CD/MP3-CD - Repeat track/disc  
SETUP MENU SUBTITLE LANGUAGE SLOW  
FAST REVERSE FAST FORWARD STATUS  
G Press REPEAT repeatedly to select the following :  
G R-1” – repeat the current track.  
G R-A” – repeat the entire disc.  
Notes:  
From the left,  
– Repeat play might not work correctly with some DVDs.  
– ForVCD, repeat play is not possible during PBC playback.  
TITLE SEARCH CHAPTER SEARCH TIME  
SEARCH ZOOM ANGLE STEP ™  
PBC ON/OFF  
Repeat A-B  
You can play a specific section in a chapter/track repeatedly.  
1
2
Press REPEAT A-B at your chosen starting point.  
From the left,  
PROGRAM  
Press REPEAT A-B again at your chosen end point.  
G The passage will now repeat continuously.  
3
To resume normal play, press REPEAT A-B again.  
IMPORTANT!  
Note:  
Some operations may be different or restricted,  
depending on the disc format. Refer to the jacket  
or case of the disc you are playing.  
– The section A and B can be set only within the same  
chapter/track.  
Programme favourite tracks  
1
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
G The menu bar will be displayed across the top of the  
TV screen.  
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.  
2
3
Press 1 or 2 to move through the menu bar.  
1
2
While playback is stopped, select or press PROGRAM to  
enter programme mode.  
G P 00:00” is displayed.  
Press 4 to select the highlighted icon and use 34 keys  
to select your preferred option.  
4
5
Press OK to confirm a highlighted selection.  
Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to input the track  
number in the order you want.  
G If you attempt to programme more than 99 tracks,  
"FULL" is displayed.  
To exit, press SYSTEM MENU or OK.  
Changing subtitle language  
This operation works only on DVDs with multiple subtitle  
languages.  
3
Press OK to store the track.  
G Repeat steps 2-3 to store other tracks.  
G Select  
from the menu bar and press 4 key to select  
4
5
6
To start programme play, pressÉÅ.  
To stop playback, press Ç once.  
the desired language.  
To cancel the programme, press Ç again.  
Programme function can also be accessed via the  
menu bar  
1
2
Press SYSTEM MENU and select  
bar.  
from the menu  
Repeat steps 2-6 listed above to programme your  
favourite tracks.  
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To resume normal play, pressÉÅ.  
Changing sound track language  
This operation works only on DVDs with multiple  
soundtrack language.  
Note:  
– The sound will be muted during fast reverse or forward  
search.  
G Select  
from the menu bar and press 4 key to select  
the desired language.  
Display the disc information during playback  
For VCD :  
G Select  
from the menu bar and press 4 key to select  
G Press 4 to select the desired audio channels for sound :  
LEFTVOCAL RIGHTVOCAL MONO LEFT  
MONO RIGHT STEREO LEFTVOCAL  
the following display informations :  
Note:  
DVD  
VCD (PBC ON)  
– When the desired language is not selected even after  
pressing the button several times, it means the language is not  
available on the disc.  
Playing in slow motion mode  
1
Select  
from the menu bar and press 4 key to select  
Moving to another title/chapter  
the required slow motion speed :  
SF x2 SF x4 SF x8 SR x2 SR x4 SR x8 ™  
SLOW OFF  
(SF) = slow forward  
(SR) = slow reverse  
Some discs may contain more than one title or chapter. If  
the disc has a title or chapter menu recorded on it, you can  
start playback from the selected item.  
1
2
Select  
(title) or  
(chapter) from the menu bar.  
Use numeric keypad (0-9) to select a desired title/  
chapter number and press OK to start playback.  
For VCD :  
1
2
Press 4 key to select the required slow motion speed :  
(forward) : SF x1 SF x2 SF x3 OFF  
Note:  
To resume normal play, pressÉÅ.  
– Selecting a title or chapter might not be possible on certain  
discs.  
Note:  
– The sound will be muted during slow-motion play.  
Playback from a selected point  
This function allows you to start playing at any chosen time  
on the disc.  
Searching for a particular passage  
1
2
Select  
from the menu bar.  
Enter hours, minutes and seconds from left to right in the  
time edit box using the numeric keypad (0-9).  
G Each time an item has been entered, the next item will  
be highlighted.  
1
2
Select  
or  
from the menu bar to select fast reverse  
search or fast foward search respectively.  
Press 4 key to select the required search speed :  
(reverse)  
(forward)  
3
PressÉÅto start playback.  
: FR x2 FR x4 FR x6 FR x8 OFF  
: FF x2 FF x4 FF x6 FF x8 OFF  
For VCD :  
2
Press 4 key to select the required search speed :  
(reverse)  
(forward)  
: FR x1 FR x2 FR x3 FR x4 OFF  
: FF x1 FF x2 FF x3 FF x4 OFF  
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Zooming in  
Checking the contents of DVD  
This function allows you to enlarge the picture on theTV  
screen and to pan through the enlarged image.  
1
2
Press DISC MENU on the remote control.  
G If the current title has a menu, the menu will appear on  
the screen. Otherwise, the disc menu will be displayed.  
Use 1 2 34 keys to select the desired title or chapter,  
followed byÉÅ or OK.  
G The selected title or chapter starts playing.  
Notes:  
– The details of operation might differ depending on the DVD  
disc.  
1
2
Select  
from the menu bar and press 4 key repeatedly  
– Selecting a title or disc might not be possible on certain  
DVD discs.  
to select a zoom factor : x1.5 x2.0 x4.0 OFF.  
To pan through the enlarged image, press OK to confirm  
the zoom selection and use 1 2 34 keys to move the  
zoomed picture left, right, up and down.  
Special VCD/SVCD features  
Playback Control (PBC)  
3
To exit ZOOM mode, select zoom factor to  
“ZOOM OFF” from the menu bar.  
PBC playback allows you to playVideo CDs interactively,  
following the menu on the display.  
Viewing from another angle  
If the disc contains sequences recorded from different  
camera angles, this allows you to view the picture from  
different angles. The selections of angle are depending on  
the disc format.  
G Select  
in the menu bar and press 4 key to select  
PBC ON or PBC OFF.  
When playing a disc with PBC function  
G If “PBC OFF”, the system will start playback automatically.  
G If “PBC ON”, the PBC menu (if available) will appear on the  
TV screen for selection. Use the numeric keypad (0-9)  
to enter your choice.  
G Select  
from the menu bar and press 34 keys to select  
Note:  
the desired angle : 1/4, 2/4, 3/4 or 4/4.  
– If PBC mode is switched on,TIME SEARCH and REPEAT  
functions are not available.  
G Playback changes to the selected angle.  
Advancing by frames  
1
2
Select  
from the menu bar and press 4 key to play the  
disc step by step (one frame each step).  
To resume normal play, press ÉÅ.  
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Special MP3-CD features  
JPEG format  
Max. 12 characters  
Max. nested directory is 7 levels  
The max. album number is 32  
SupportedVBR bit-rate  
Supported sampling frequencies for MP3 disc are :  
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz  
Supported Bit-rates of MP3 disc are: 32, 64, 96, 128,  
192, 256 (kbps)  
The disc reading time may exceed 30 seconds due to  
the large number of songs compiled onto one disc.  
MP3-CD menu  
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Press DISC MENU to switch on the MP3-CD menu.  
G The album menu appears on theTV screen.  
To select a desired album, press 341 2 and followed by  
OK orÉÅ to confirm.  
G The title menu appears on theTV screen.  
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To select a desired title, press 341 2 and followed by OK  
orÉÅ to start playback.  
G You can also use the numeric keypad (0-9) to enter  
your choice.  
If the MP3-CD menu is switched off  
G You can only play the existing selected title by pressing  
ÉÅbutton. While in playback mode, press S / T to  
select the previous/next title.  
G The title number will be displayed.  
Only the following functions are possible for MP3 disc.  
STOP / PLAY / PAUSE / OK  
REPEAT (TITLE/ALBUM/DISC)  
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Other Functions  
Tuning to radio stations  
Press STANDBY ON to switch on the last selected  
Listening to preset radio  
stations  
G In tuner mode, press 1 or 2 or use the numeric keypad  
(0-9) to select the desired preset number.  
G The preset number, radio frequency, and waveband are  
displayed.  
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source.  
Adjust SOURCE (or press TUNER) to selectTUNER  
mode.  
Press TUNER again to select the desired band : FM, MW  
or LW.  
Sleep timer setting  
The sleep timer enables the system to switch to standby  
Press and hold S or T until the frequency indication  
starts to change, then release.  
G The system automatically tunes to the next strong radio  
station.  
mode automatically at a preset time.  
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Press SLEEP repeatedly to select a preset time.  
G The selections are as follows (time in minutes):  
1530456090120OFF15...  
G To tune to a weak station, press S or T briefly and  
repeatedly until an optimal reception is found.  
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Repeat step 4 if necessary until you find the desired radio  
station.  
When you reach the desired length of time, stop pressing  
the SLEEP button.  
G Sleep” icon appears.  
Presetting radio stations  
To check the remaining length of time after sleep  
timer is activated  
You can preset up to 40 stations regardless of the  
reception.  
G Press SLEEP once.  
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Tune to your desired radio station (refer to “Tuning to radio  
stations”).  
To change the preset sleep timer  
G Press SLEEP again while the remaining sleep timer is  
shown.  
Press PROGRAM.  
G Program” appears.  
G The display will show the next sleep timer options.  
Program  
To deactivate the sleep timer  
G Press SLEEP repeatedly until "OFF" is displayed, or press  
the STANDBY ON button.  
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Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to select the desired  
preset number.  
Program  
Note:  
– If “Program” icon goes off before you select the desired  
preset number, press PROGRAM again.  
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Press PROGRAM again to store the radio station.  
G Repeat steps 14 to store other radio stations.  
Notes:  
– If you attempt to programme more than 40 preset radio  
stations, "FULL" is displayed.  
– During programming, if no key is pressed within five  
seconds, the system will exit the programme mode  
automatically.  
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Specifications  
AMPLIFIER SECTION  
SPEAKERS  
Output power  
Front speakers / Rear (surround) speaker  
- Stereo mode (DIN) ....................................................................................2 x 50 W  
- Surround mode (1 kHz)..................................................... 50 W RMS/channel  
Total Harmonic Distortion ...............................10% at rated power (1 kHz)  
Frequency Response .................................................. 180 Hz – 14 kHz / 1 dB  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio ...................................................................... > 65 dB (CCIR)  
Input Sensitivity..................................................................................................... 400 mV  
System ........................................................................................................2-way shielded  
Impedance........................................................................................................................ 8  
Speaker drivers........................................................................ 3” full range, 1” piezo  
Dimensions (w x h x d) ..................................... 96 mm x 155 mm x 95 mm  
Weight............................................................................................................. 0.45 kg/each  
Centre speaker  
TUNER SECTION  
System ........................................................................................................2-way shielded  
Impedance........................................................................................................................ 8 Ω  
Speaker drivers............................................................... 2 x 3” full range, 1” piezo  
Dimensions (w x h x d) ..................................... 250 mm x 94 mm x 88 mm  
Weight......................................................................................................................... 0.92 kg  
Tuning Range .......................................... FM 87.5 – 108 MHz (50 kHz steps)  
..........................................................................MW 531 – 1602 kHz (9 kHz steps)  
26 dB Quieting Sensitivity ......................................................................... FM 20 dB  
26 dB Quieting Sensitivity .......................................................... MW 5000 µV/m  
Image Rejection Radio ................................................................................. FM 25 dB  
................................................................................................................................ MW 28 dB  
IF Rejection Ratio ............................................................................................ FM 60 dB  
................................................................................................................................ MW 24 dB  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio .................................................................................... FM 55 dB  
................................................................................................................................ MW 35 dB  
AM Suppression Ratio ................................................................................. FM 30 dB  
Harmonic Distortion ............................................................................FM Mono 3%  
......................................................................................................................... FM Stereo 3%  
...................................................................................................................................... MW 5%  
Frequency Response ......................................... FM 180 Hz – 10 kHz / 6 dB  
Stereo Separation .........................................................................FM 26 dB (1 kHz)  
StereoThreshold ......................................................................................... FM 23.5 dB  
SUBWOOFER  
Subwoofer (not magnetically shielded design)............................................6.5”  
Output power ............................................................................... 100 W (4 , DIN)  
THD .............................................................................................................. 10% at 55 Hz  
Reproduction frequency response.......................................... 30 Hz – 140 Hz  
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Phase switch............................................................................................................0 , 180  
Input sensitivity (Subwoofer In) ..........................................................200 mVrms  
AC power.................................................................................... 220 – 240V / 50 Hz  
Power Consumption ............................................... 66 W (at 1/8 Rated Power)  
Dimensions (w x h x d) ................................200 mm x 310 mm x 370 mm  
Weight............................................................................................................................6.8 kg  
DVD SECTION  
Specifications subject to change without prior notice  
LaserType ................................................................................................ Semiconductor  
Disc Diameter.............................................................................................. 12cm / 8cm  
Video Decoding.................................................................................................. MPEG-2  
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  
S-Video Output ............................................................................. Y - 1.0Vp-p, 75 Ω  
........................................................................................................... C - 0.286Vp-p, 75 Ω  
Audio DAC................................................................... Direct Digital Amplification  
Frequency Response ................................................. 4 Hz – 20 kHz (44.1 kHz)  
................................................................................................... 4 Hz – 22 kHz (48 kHz)  
................................................................................................... 4 Hz – 44 kHz (96 kHz)  
Digital Output .................................................................. SPDIF Coaxial & Optical  
MISCELLANEOUS  
Power Supply Rating.............................................................. 220 – 240V / 50 Hz  
Power Consumption ........................................................................................... 250 W  
Dimensions (w x h x d) ...................................435 mm x 81 mm x 360 mm  
Weight............................................................................................................................7.1 kg  
IR REMOTE CONTROL  
Effective Range.................................................................................................> 8 Meter  
Number of Keys .............................................................................................................. 45  
Battery (1.5V) ........................................................................................................ AA x 2  
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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  
solve a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or service centre.  
Problem  
Solution  
No power.  
Check if the AC power cord is properly connected.  
No picture.  
Select the appropriate video input mode on theTV.  
Check if theTV is switched on.  
Check the video connection.  
Distorted or poor picture.  
Sometimes a small amount of picture distortion may appear. This is not a malfunction.  
Clean the disc.  
Connect the system toTV’s S-video input.  
Completely distorted picture or  
black/white picture.  
Make sure the NTSC/PAL setting at the DVD player matches the video signal of your  
television (see “System Setup (DVD) - Setting the pictures -TV system”).  
The aspect ratio of the screen  
cannot be changed even though  
you have set theTV shape.  
The aspect ratio is fixed on the DVD disc.  
Depending on theTV, it may not allow you to change the aspect ratio.  
No sound or distorted sound.  
Adjust the volume.  
Check that the speakers are connected correctly.  
Replace the speaker cables.  
Check the speaker settings.  
The system is in pause, slow motion or fast forward/reverse mode, press PLAY to resume  
normal play mode.  
No sound is heard from the  
centre or rear speakers.  
Use the CENTER +/- or REAR+/- to adjust the volume level.  
Check that the centre or rear surround speakers are connected correctly.  
Use surround mode.  
The DVD player does not  
start playback.  
Insert a readable disc with the playback side facing down.  
Check the disc type, color system and regional code. Check for any scratches or smudges on  
the disc.  
Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the setup menu screen.  
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..  
The DVD system does not respond  
when the buttons are pressed.  
Disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again.  
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.  
Considerable noise in radio  
broadcasts.  
Tune in the correct frequency.  
Connect the antenna.  
Route RF (AC-3) and digital cables away from the antenna terminals and wires.  
Fully extend the FM wire antenna. Position for best reception and secure to a wall.  
Connect an outdoor FM or MW antenna.  
Adjust the direction and position for best reception.  
Turn off the equipment causing the noise or move it away from the DVD system.  
Place the antenna farther away from the equipment causing the noise.  
The remote control does not  
function.  
Point the remote control at the remote sensor of the unit.  
Reduce the distance to the player.  
Remove any possible obstacles.  
Replace the batteries with new ones.  
Check that the batteries are loaded correctly.  
The display is dark.  
Low hum or buzz sound.  
Low bass response.  
Press DIM again.  
Place the DVD system as far away as possible from electric devices with interference.  
Check all speakers for correct polarity.  
Press and hold SOURCE and STOP buttons for more than two seconds.  
The disc tray cannot open and  
TRAY LOCKEDis displayed.  
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