Philips MCD290 User Manual

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DVD MicroTheatre  
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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”ANDDTS  
DIGITAL SURROUNDARE RESISTERED TRADEMARKS  
OF DIGITALTHEATER SYSTEMS,INC.COPYRIGHT 1996,  
2000 DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEMS, INC. ALL RIGHTS  
RESERVED.  
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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  
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).  
The following formats can’t be supported  
The files like *.VMA, *.AAC, *.DLF, *.M3U,  
*.PLS, *.WAV,  
Non-English Album/Title name  
The discs recorded under Joliet format  
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General Information/Maintenance  
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.  
Care and safety information  
Avoid high temperatures,moisture,  
water and dust  
Handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the  
surface.  
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  
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.  
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  
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  
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.  
Do not block the vents  
You also can clean the head by playing a  
cleaning tape once.  
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)  
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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.  
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.  
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  
enables or disables bass enhancement.  
switches the system to standby/on.  
!DSC  
selects different types of preset sound equalizer  
settings (CLASSIC, JAZZ, POP or ROCK).  
2iR sensor  
infrared sensor for remote control.  
@VOLUME  
3CLOCK  
adjusts the volume upward/downward.  
adjusts the hours and minutes in clock/timer  
setting mode.  
Standby mode  
*– sets the system clock.  
Playback mode  
in timer setting mode, switches the set timer ON  
or OFF.  
displays the system clock.  
4PROGRAM  
#n  
– to connect a headphone.  
DVD/VCD/CD/MP3-CD: enters the program  
menu.  
Picture CD: during playback, to select a slide  
show mode.  
$OPEN•CLOSE3  
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.  
Disc: to select disc information display mode.  
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  
switches the system on/off.  
2Numeric Keypad (0-9)  
inputs a track/title/chapter number of the disc.  
3PROGRAM  
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  
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.  
8SOURCE  
to select the respective sound source : DISC  
TUNER, TAPE or AUX.  
9LOUDNESS  
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  
selects different types of preset sound equalizer  
DVD/VCD: enters or exits the disc contents  
settings (CLASSIC, JAZZ, POP or ROCK).  
menu.  
VCD2.0: switches the playback control mode on  
or off .  
(DBB  
enables or disables bass enhancement.  
722/33  
) MUTE  
Tuner  
to interrupt or resume sound reproduction.  
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)  
displays information onTV screen during  
playback.  
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  
(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.  
83/4  
In DISC mode, to select a movement direction in  
the disc menu or system menu bar.  
REPEAT A-B  
forVCD/CD: to repeat a specific section within  
the same track.  
9OK  
to exit or confirm the selection.  
for DVD: to repeat a specific section in a disc.  
0í/ë  
AUDIO  
Disc: skips to the previous/next chapter/title/  
forVCD  
sets Stereo, Mono-Left or Mono-Right sound  
track.  
mode.  
Tuner: selects a preset radio station.  
for DVD  
selects an audio language.  
!STOP 9  
In DISC mode, to stop playback or clear a  
program.  
§TIMER  
*– to set the timer.  
@PLAY/PAUSE 2;  
In DISC mode, to start or interrupt playback.  
ZOOM  
DVD/VCD/Picture CD: enlarges or reduces a  
picture or active image on theTV screen.  
#VOL +/-  
adjusts the volume upward/downward.  
ANGLE  
adjusts the hours and minutes in clock/timer  
setting mode.  
selects a DVD camera angle.  
ªGOTO  
switches the set timer ON or OFF.  
In DISC mode, to fast search in a disc by  
entering a time, title, chapter or track.  
$REPEAT  
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).  
selects a subtitle language.  
^ SLEEP  
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.  
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.  
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  
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.  
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).  
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.  
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:  
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)  
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)  
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:  
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:  
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)  
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)  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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  
MODEcannot be changed, which are “SVIDEO”  
andINTERLACE” 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  
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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.  
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.  
Load the tape with the open side downward and  
the full spool to the left.  
5 Press PLAY 2 to start playback.  
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  
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.  
2 Press RECORDto 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 RECORDto start recording.  
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Clock/Timer  
DISPLAY/ST  
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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.  
The selections are as follows (time in  
minutes):  
001020304050 60™  
70809000  
"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.  
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.  
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  
– 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 -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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