Philips MCD708 User Manual

MCD708  
DVD MicroTheatre  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Clean only with dry cloth.  
materials  
Class II equipment symbol  
This symbol indicates that the unit has  
a double insulation system  
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Index  
English ------------------------------------------------7  
Français -------------------------------------------- 44  
Español --------------------------------------------- 81  
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Language Code  
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Castellano, Español  
Catalán  
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Chuang; Zhuang  
Church Slavic; Slavonic 6785  
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Norwegian Nynorsk;  
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Euskara  
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Faroese  
Français  
Frysk  
Fijian  
Gaelic; Scottish Gaelic 7168  
Gallegan  
Georgian  
Gikuyu; Kikuyu  
Guarani  
Gujarati  
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Hiri Motu  
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Interlingua (International)7365  
Interlingue  
Inuktitut  
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Contents  
General Information  
Disc Operations  
Features .................................................................. 9  
Supplied accessories ............................................ 9  
Environment information ................................... 9  
Installation ....................................................... 9~10  
Maintenance ........................................................ 10  
Playable Discs ...................................................... 23  
Playing discs ......................................................... 23  
Using the Disc Menu ......................................... 24  
Basic playback controls .............................. 24~26  
Pausing playback (DVD/VCD/CD/MP3/WMA)  
Selecting a track/chapter/title (DVD/VCD/CD/  
MP3/WMA)  
Resuming playback from the last stopped point  
(DVD/VCD/CD/MP3/WMA)  
Zoom (DVD/VCD/JPEG)  
Repeat (DVD/VCD/CD/MP3/WMA)  
RepeatA-B (DVD/VCD/CD/MP3/WMA)  
Slow Motion (DVD/VCD)  
Program (not for Picture CD)  
Forward/Reverse Searching (DVD/VCD/CD/MP3/  
WMA)  
Connections  
Step 1:Placing speakers .................................... 11  
Step 2:Connecting speakers............................ 12  
Step 3:Connecting the control cable ............ 12  
Step 4:ConnectingTV ................................ 12~14  
Step 5: Connecting FM/AM antennas............. 14  
Step 6:Connecting the power cord............... 15  
Additional: Connecting additional equipment15  
Time search & search by chapter/track number  
(DVD/VCD/CD/MP3/WMA)  
Information display during playback (not for  
Picture CD)  
Special disc features ........................................... 26  
Playing a Title (DVD)  
Functional Overview  
DVD player and power amplifier .................... 16  
Remote control ........................................... 17~18  
Camera Angle (DVD)  
Changing the Audio Language (for DVD recorded  
with multiple languages)  
Changing the Audio Channel (forVCD only)  
Subtitles (DVD)  
Getting Started  
Step 1:Inserting batteries into the Remote  
Control ................................................................. 19  
Using the Remote Control to operate the Player  
Step 2:Setting up theTV ........................... 19~20  
Setting up Progressive Scan feature  
Playing MP3/WMA/JPEG Picture disc ............ 26  
Playing MP3/WMA disc ..................................... 26  
General operation  
Playback selection  
To deactivate Progressive manually  
Step 3:Setting language preference ................ 21  
Setting the OSD Language  
Playing JPEG Picture CD................................... 27  
General operation  
Playback selection  
Setting theAudio, Subtitle and Disc Menu language  
Special JPEG features ......................................... 27  
Preview function (JPEG)  
Zoom picture (JPEG)  
Slide show playback modes (JPEG)  
Playback with multi-angles (JPEG)  
Playing a DivX disc ............................................. 28  
Basic Functions  
Switching the system on/off ............................. 22  
Switching the system to Eco Power Standby  
mode ..................................................................... 22  
Power-saving automatic standby ..................... 22  
Volume control ................................................... 22  
Sound control ..................................................... 22  
DBB (Dynamic Bass Boost)  
DSC (Digital Sound Control)  
LOUDNESS  
Dimming the display screen ............................. 22  
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Contents  
System Menu Options  
Basic Operations ................................................ 29  
General Setup Page............................................ 29  
TV Display  
OSD Language  
Screen Saver  
DIVX(R)VOD registration code  
Audio Setup Page ........................................ 30~31  
Digital Audio Setup  
Dolby Digital Setup  
3D Processing  
HDCD  
Night Mode  
Video Setup Page......................................... 31~32  
Video Output  
TV Mode  
Color Setting  
Preference Page ........................................... 32~33  
Parental  
Default  
Password Setup Page ......................................... 33  
Password mode  
Password  
Other Functions  
Radio reception .................................................. 34  
Tuning to radio stations  
Presetting radio stations  
Listening to preset radio stations  
Setting the clock ................................................. 34  
Setting sleep/wake-up timer ..................... 34~35  
Sleep timer setting  
Wake-up timer setting  
Specifications ........................................... 36  
Troubleshooting ............................. 37~39  
Glossary......................................................... 40  
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General Information  
Features  
Supplied accessories  
Your DVD MicroTheatre with 2.0 channel full  
digital amplifier creates the same dynamic sound  
qualities that you find in full-fledged cinemas and  
incorporates some of the best features in home  
theater technology.  
– Remote control with two AAA batteries  
– AM loop antenna  
– FM wire antenna  
– Audio (white, red) and composite video  
(yellow) cables (2-in-1)  
– Control cable  
Other features include:  
Built-in Dolby Digital decoder, supporting  
Incredible Surround and DSC sound setting.  
– Stand for the DVD player and power  
amplifier  
– 2 loudspeaker boxes including 2 speaker  
cables  
Additional Component Connections  
Lets you connect other audio and audio/visual  
components to the DVD micro theatre.  
– This instruction booklet and a Quick Start  
Guide  
If any item is damaged or missing, contact  
your retailer or Philips.  
Night mode  
Lets you compress the dynamic range, reducing  
the difference in loudness between different  
sounds in Dolby Digital mode.  
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 polyethylene (bags,  
protective foam sheet).  
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.  
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.  
Sleep/Wake-upTimer  
Enables the system to switch on/off automatically  
at a preset time.  
Progressive Scan  
Provides high quality flicker-free images for film  
based sources.When a picture refreshes, its  
vertical resolution can double to 525 lines.  
Installation  
Place the player on a flat, hard, and stable surface.  
Note:  
In a cabinet, allow about 10cm (4 inches) of free  
space all around the player for adequate  
ventilation.  
– To fully enjoy the progressive scan feature, you  
need a progressive scanTV.  
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General Information  
Do not expose your player to extreme  
temperatures or humidity.  
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping  
or splashing.  
No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall  
be placed on the apparatus.  
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,  
shall be placed on the apparatus.  
Install this unit near the AC outlet and where the  
AC power plug can be reached easily.  
The ventilation should not be impeded by  
covering the ventilation openings with items,  
such as newpapers, table-cloths, curtains, et.  
Maintenance  
When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a  
cleaning cloth.Wipe the disc from the center out,  
in a straight line.  
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.  
Do not use solvents such as  
benzene, thinner, commercially  
available cleaners, or anti-static  
spray intended for colour discs.  
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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Connections  
AM antenna  
FM antenna  
AC power  
Speaker  
Speaker  
(right)  
OOFER  
(left)  
LINE OUT  
1
2
SUB WOOFER  
Notes:  
IMPORTANT!  
– To avoid magnetic interference, do not position  
the front speakers too close to yourTV set.  
– Allow adequate ventilation around the DVD  
System.  
– The type plate is located at the  
bottom of the system.  
– 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.  
Step 1: Placing speakers  
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.  
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Connections  
Using CompositeVideo jack  
Step 2: Connecting speakers  
Connect the speaker wires to the SPEAKERS  
terminals, right speaker toR” and left speaker to  
“L”, coloured (marked) wire to+” and black  
(unmarked) wire to–”. Fully insert the stripped  
portion of the speaker wire into the terminal as  
shown.  
2
1
LINE OUT  
1
2
SUB WOOFER  
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.  
1 Use the composite video connectors (yellow) of  
the supplied audio and composite video cables  
(2-in1) to connect the DVD system's VIDEO  
OUT jack to the video input jack (or labeled as  
A/V In, CVBS, Composite or Baseband) on the  
TV.  
– Do not connect more than one speaker to any  
one pair of +/- speaker jacks.  
– Do not connect speakers with an impedance  
lower than the speakers supplied. Please refer to  
the SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual.  
2 To hear theTV channels through this DVD  
system, use the audio connectors (white/ red) of  
the supplied audio and composite video cables  
(2-in1) to connect AUX IN jacks to the  
corresponding AUDIO OUT jacks on theTV.  
Step 3: Connecting the control  
cable  
Connect the serial port marked “CONTROL  
CABLE” at the rear of the DVD player to the  
same port at the rear of the power amplifier  
with the supplied flat control cable.  
Step 4: ConnectingTV  
IMPORTANT!  
You only need to make one video  
connection from the following options,  
depending on the capabilities of yourTV.  
– Connect the DVD system directly to  
theTV.  
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Connections  
Using ComponentVideo jacks (Y Pb Pr)  
Using S-Video jack  
IMPORTANT!  
IMPORTANT!  
– The progressive scan video quality is  
only possible when usingY Pb Pr, and a  
progressive scanTV is required.  
– If S-Video is used for DVD playback  
connection, the systemsVIDEO OUT  
setting will need to be changed  
accordingly.  
1
2
1
2
LINE OUT  
LINE OUT  
SUB WOOFER  
SUB WOOFER  
1 Use component video cables (red/blue/green -  
not supplied) to connect the DVD system'sY Pb  
Pr jacks to the corresponding Component video  
input jacks (or labeled asY Pb/Cb Pr/Cr orYUV)  
on theTV.  
1 Use an S-Video cable (not supplied) to connect  
the DVD system’s S-VIDEO jack to the S-Video  
input jack (or labeled asY/C or S-VHS) on the  
TV.  
2 To hear theTV channels through this DVD  
system, use the audio connectors (white/ red) of  
the supplied audio and composite video cables  
(2-in1) to connect AUX IN jacks to the  
2 To hear theTV channels through this DVD  
system, use the audio connectors (white/ red) of  
the supplied audio and composite video cables  
(2-in1) to connect AUX IN jacks to the  
corresponding AUDIO OUT jacks on theTV.  
corresponding AUDIO OUT jacks on theTV.  
3 If you are using a Progressive ScanTV (TV must  
indicate Progressive Scan or ProScan capability),  
to activateTV Progressive Scan, please refer to  
yourTV user manual. For DVD system  
Progressive Scan function, see “Getting Started-  
Setting up Progressive Scan feature”.  
Note:  
– If yourTV does not support Progressive Scan,  
you will not be able to view the picture.  
Press SYSTEM on the remote to exit the system  
menu and then DISC to exit progressive scan.  
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Connections  
Using an accessory RF modulator  
Step 5: Connecting FM/AM  
antennas  
IMPORTANT!  
– If yourTV only has a single Antenna In  
jack (labeled as 75 ohm or RF In), you  
will need an RF modulator in order to  
view DVD playback on theTV. See your  
electronics retailer or contact Philips for  
details on RF modulator availability and  
operations.  
fix the claw into  
the slot  
AM  
1
antenna  
ANT IN  
RF coaxial cable toTV  
FM  
2
antenna  
2
INT IN  
TO TV  
AUDIO IN  
R
VIDEO  
IN  
L
CH3 CH4  
SUB WOOFER  
3
1
1 Connect the supplied AM loop antenna to the  
AM jack. Place the AM loop antenna on a shelf  
or attach to a stand or wall.  
LINE OUT  
2 Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM (75  
) jack. Extend the FM antenna and fix its end to  
the wall.  
For better FM stereo reception, connect an  
external FM antenna (not supplied).  
1 Use the composite video cable (yellow) to  
connect the DVD system’sVIDEO OUT jack to  
the video input jack on the RF modulator.  
2 Use an RF coaxial cable (not supplied) to  
connect ANTENNA OUT orTOTV jack on the  
RF modulator to the Antenna IN jack on theTV.  
3 Connect the Antenna or CableTV service signal  
to the ANTENNA IN or RF IN jack on the RF  
modulator. (It may have been connected to your  
TV previously. Disconnect it from theTV.)  
Note:  
– Adjust the position of the antennas for optimal  
reception.  
– Position the antennas as far as possible from  
yourTV,VCR or other radiation source to prevent  
unwanted interference.  
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Connections  
Viewing and listening to the playback of  
other equipment A  
Step 6: Connecting the power  
cord  
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.  
After everything is conec ted properly,  
plug in the AC power cord to the power  
outlet.  
Never make or change any connection with the  
power switched on.  
Additional: Connecting  
additional equipment  
Using theVCR for recording DVDs B  
Connect one of the system's VIDEO 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.  
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.  
Recording (digital) C  
Connect the system's COAXIAL or  
OPTICAL jack to the DIGITAL IN jack on a  
digital recording device.  
Before starting operation, set the DIGITAL OUT  
according to the audio connection. (See  
"DIGITAL OUT".)  
VIDEO IN  
AUDIO IN  
L
Connecting an active subwoofer D  
Connect the DVD micro system's  
VCR  
R
B
C
SUBWOOFER jack to the AUDIO INPUT  
jack on an active subwoofer (not supplied).  
LINE OUT  
SUB O
A
AUDIO OUT  
L
R
D
Television  
AUDIO  
INPUT  
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Functional Overview  
1
2
6 43 6  
7 5 8  
!
9 0  
press and hold, then release the key to  
start automatic search for a radio frequency  
downward/upward.  
DVD player and power amplifier  
1 ECO POWER/STANDBY-ON y  
to switch the system on or to Eco power/  
normal standby mode.  
7 OPEN•CLOSE ç  
opens or closes the disc tray.  
8 DSC  
selects different types of preset sound equalizer  
settings (FLAT, POPS, JAZZ, CLASSIC or ROCK).  
9 SOURCE  
2 Display  
shows the current status of the DVD player.  
3 ÉÅ  
starts or interrupts disc playback.  
4 PRESET +  
selects the respective sound source: DVD/AUX1/  
AUX2/FM/AM.  
switches the system on.  
in tuner mode, selects a preset radio station  
forward.  
0 IR SENSOR  
point the remote control towards this sensor.  
! VOLUME -/+  
5 PRESET-/9  
stops disc playback or erases a program.  
in tuner mode, selects a preset radio station  
backward.  
adjusts the volume upward/downward.  
adjusts the hours and minutes in clock/timer  
setting mode.  
6 ¡/™  
switches the set timer ON or OFF.  
Disc:  
skips to the previous/next chapter/title/track.  
Tuner:  
tunes to a higher/lower radio frequency.  
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Functional Overview  
4 PROG  
Remote control  
DVD/VCD/CD: enters the program menu.  
MP3/WMA-CD: adds/deletes a programmed  
track to/from the program list.  
1 B  
to switch the system on or to Eco power/normal  
standby mode.  
Picture CD: during playback, to select a slide  
show mode.  
Tuner: programs preset radio stations.  
2 0  
opens or closes the disc compartment  
5 GOTO/ST  
3 Numeric Keypad (0-9)  
Disc: fast searches in a disc by entering a time,  
inputs a track/title/chapter number of the disc.  
inputs the number of a preset radio station.  
title, chapter or track.  
FM: sets stereo or mono sound mode.  
6 SYSTEM (disc mode only)  
enters or exits the system menu.  
7 DISC MENU (disc mode only)  
DVD/VCD: enters or exits the disc contents  
menu.  
VCD2.0: switches the playback control mode on  
or off .  
MP3/WMA: switches between Album and Filelist.  
1
3
2
8 4 / 3 / 2 / 1  
5
7
selects an item in a menu.  
moves an enlarged picture up/down/left/right.  
6
8
9 OK  
4
9
confirms a selection.  
0 ZOOM  
!
#
0
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DVD/VCD/Picture CD: enlarges or reduces a  
picture or active image on theTV screen.  
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! MUTE  
disables or enables sound output.  
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Functional Overview  
Eco power mode  
displays the system clock and switches to the  
standby mode.  
@ TU +/- (à / á )  
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.  
) DIM  
selects different levels of brightness for the  
display screen.  
¡ SUBTITLE  
selects a subtitle language.  
Disc  
searches backward/forward in a disc at different  
speeds.  
ANGLE  
selects a DVD camera angle.  
# VOLUME +/-  
£ DISPLAY  
adjusts the volume upward/downward.  
adjusts the hours and minutes in clock/timer  
setting mode.  
displays information onTV screen during  
playback  
switches the set timer ON or OFF.  
AUDIO  
forVCD/DivX  
$ CH +/- (¡ / )  
Disc: skips to the previous/next chapter/title/  
track  
Tuner: selects a preset radio station.  
sets Stereo, Mono-Left or Mono-Right sound  
mode.  
for DVD  
selects an audio language.  
% ÉÅ  
starts or interrupts disc playback.  
A-B  
repeats playback of a specific section on a disc.  
^ 9  
stops disc playback or erases a program.  
§ MODE  
selects various repeat modes or the shuffle play  
mode for a disc.  
& DISC/TUNER/AUX  
selects the respective sound source for DVD/  
AUX1/AUX2/FM/AM.  
For tuner (TUNER): press to switch between  
AM and FM  
exits P-SCAN (progressive scan). (Only for  
DISC)  
SLOW  
selects different slow playback modes for a  
DivX/VCD/SVCD/DVD.  
DBB  
enables or disables bass enhancement.  
* SLEEP/TIMER  
ª SURROUND (unavailable for this  
Standby mode  
sets time for switching on the system  
automatically.  
version)  
selects 2.1 channel output (2.1CH) or 5.1  
channel output (SUR5.1 or DVD5.1).  
Power-on mode  
sets the sleep timer function (auto off).  
º VOL.SEL (unavailable for this version)  
adjusts volume level for individual speakers.  
( CLOCK  
Standby mode  
DSC  
selects different types of preset sound equalizer  
sets the system clock.  
settings (FLAT, POPS, JAZZ, CLASSIC or  
ROCK).  
Playback mode  
displays the system clock.  
¤ LOUDNESS  
enables or disables automatic loudness  
adjustment.  
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Getting Started  
Usually these channels are between the  
lowest and highest channels and may be called  
FRONT,A/V IN, orVIDEO. See yourTV manual  
for more details.  
Step 1: Inserting batteries into  
the Remote Control  
3
Or, you may go to channel 1 on yourTV, then  
press the Channel down button repeatedly until  
you see theVideo In channel.  
Or, theTV Remote Control may have a  
button or switch that chooses different video  
modes.  
1
2
Or, set theTV to channel 3 or 4 if you are  
using an RF modulator.  
1 Open the battery compartment.  
2 Insert two AAA batteries following the  
indications (+/-) inside the compartment.  
Setting up Progressive Scan feature (for  
Progressive ScanTV only)  
3 Close the cover.  
The progressive scan display twice the number  
of frames per seconds than interlaced scanning  
(ordinary normalTV system).With nearly double  
the number of lines, progressive scan offers  
higher picture resolution and quality.  
Using the Remote Control to operate  
the Player  
1 Aim the Remote Control  
directly at the remote sensor  
(IR) on the front panel.  
IMPORTANT!  
2 Do not put any objects  
between the Remote Control  
and the DVD Player while  
operating the DVD Player.  
Before enabling the progressive scan  
feature, you must ensure:  
1)YourTV can accept progressive signals, a  
progressive scanTV is required.  
2)You have connected the DVD player to your  
TV usingY Pb Pr (see “Connections-Step 5:  
ConnectingTV- Using ComponentVideo jacks”.)  
CAUTION!  
Remove batteries if  
they are exhausted or if the Remote  
Control is not being 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.  
1 Turn on yourTV.  
2 Turn off yourTV progressive scan mode or turn  
on interlaced mode (refer to yourTV user  
manual).  
3 Press ECO POWER/STANDBY-ON B (B  
on the remote) to turn on the DVD player.  
Step 2: Setting up theTV  
4 Select the correctVideo Input channel.  
The DVD background screen appears on the  
TV.  
IMPORTANT!  
Make sure you have completed all the  
necessary connections. (See  
“ConnectingTV”).  
5 Press SYSTEM.  
1 Switch the DVD system on and then select DISC  
source. (See “Switching the system on/off”).  
2 Turn on theTV and set to the correct video-in  
channel.You should see the blue Philips DVD  
background screen on theTV.  
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Getting Started  
6 Press 1 2repeatedly to select "VIDEO  
1 Turn off yourTV progressive scan mode or turn  
on to interlaced mode (refer to yourTV user  
manual).  
SETUP PAGE".  
7 Select "TV MODE" to "P-SCAN", then OK to  
confirm.  
2 Press SYSTEM on the remote to exit the  
system menu and then DISC to exit progressive  
scan.  
The instruction menu appears on theTV.  
The DVD blue background screen will appear  
on theTV.  
Note:  
– During normal playback in the progressive scan  
mode, pressing DISC button will exit the  
progressive scan mode.  
8 Press 1 2to highlight OK in the menu and  
press OK to confirm.  
There will be a distorted picture on your  
TV at this state until you turn on the  
progressive scan mode on yourTV.  
9 Turn on yourTV progressive scan mode (refer  
to yourTV user manual).  
The below menu appears on theTV.  
0 Press 1 2to highlight OK in the menu and  
press OK to confirm.  
The setup is complete now and you can start  
enjoy the high quality picture.  
To deactivate Progressive manually  
When the distorted sign still appears on  
theTV, it may be due to the connectedTV  
does not accept progressive signals, and  
progressive is set by mistake.You must reset the  
unit to interlace format.  
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Getting Started  
Setting the Audio, Subtitle and Disc  
Menu language  
Step 3: Setting language  
preference  
You can select your own preferred language  
settings.This DVD system will automatically  
switch to the selected language whenever you  
load a disc. If the language selected is not  
available on the disc, the disc’s default language  
will be used instead.The OSD language in the  
system menu will remain once selected.  
Setting the OSD Language  
1 Press SYSTEM in stop mode.  
2 Press 1 2to selectPreference Page”.  
3 Press 3 4to highlight the following in the  
Preference Page.  
– “Audio” (disc’s soundtrack)  
– “Subtitle” (disc’s subtitles)  
– “Disc Menu” (disc’s menu)  
4 Enter its submenu by pressing 2.  
5 Select a language and press OK.  
1 Press SYSTEM.  
6 Repeat steps 3~5 for other language settings.  
2 Press 1 2 to selectGeneral Setup Page”.  
3 Use 1 2 3 4on the remote to navigate in the  
To exit from the menu  
menu.  
Press SYSTEM again.  
Move to “OSD Language” and press 2.  
If you choose OTHERS in Audio, Subtitle  
or Disc Menu,  
4 Select a language and press OK.  
To exit from the menu  
1 Press 3 4to highlight “Others”.  
Press SYSTEM again.  
2 Press OK.  
3 When you are asked to enter a language code,  
input a language code by using the Numeric  
Keypad (0-9).  
4 Press OK to confirm.  
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Basic Operations  
To switch off the volume temporarily  
Press MUTE on the remote.  
Playback will continue without sound and  
MUTING” flashes.  
Switching the system on/off  
Press ECO POWER/STANDBY-ON B (B  
on the remote).  
HELLO” is displayed briefly.The system will  
switch to the last selected source.  
To activate sound reproduction, you can:  
– press MUTE again;  
– adjust the volume controls;  
– change source.  
Press DISC, TUNER or AUX on the remote.  
The system will switch to the selected source.  
To switch the system to standby mode  
Sound control  
DBB, DSC and LOUDNESS sound features  
cannot be activated at the same time.  
Press ECO POWER/STANDBY-ON B (B  
on the remote).  
BYE BYE” is displayed briefly.The interactive  
sound settings, last selected source and tuner  
presets will be retained in the player’s memory.  
DBB (Dynamic Bass Boost)  
DBB enhances the bass response.  
Switching the system to Eco  
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.  
Power Standby mode  
Press ECO POWER/STANDBY-ON B in  
the active mode.  
The system enters Eco power standby (the  
ECO POWER LED is on) or normal standby  
with clock display.  
DSC (Digital Sound Control)  
The volume level (up to a maximum volume  
level of 12), interactive sound settings, last  
selected mode, source and tuner presets will be  
retained in the player's memory.  
DSC provides a different type of preset sound  
equalizer setting.  
Press DSC on the systme or remote control  
repeatedly to select: FLAT, POPS, JAZZ,  
CLASSIC or ROCK.  
If the system is normal standby with clock display,  
press and hold ECO POWER/STANDBY-  
ON Bfor 3 seconds or more to switch to Eco  
power standby or vice versa.  
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).  
Power-saving automatic standby  
As a power-saving feature, the system will  
automatically switch to Standby mode if you do  
not press any buttons within 15 minutes after a  
disc has stopped playing.  
Press LOUDNESS on the remote to enable  
or disable LOUDNESS feature.  
icon appears/disappears after this feature  
Volume control  
is enabled/disabled.  
Turn VOLUME (-/+) clockwise or anticlockwise  
(or press VOLUME +/- on the remote) to  
increase or decrease the volume level.  
VOL XX” is displayed on the display panel.  
XX” denotes the volume level.  
Dimming the display screen  
Press DIM repeatedly to select different levels  
of brightness for the display screen.  
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Disc Operations  
IMPORTANT!  
Region Codes  
– Depending on the DVD orVIDEO CD,  
some operations may be different or  
restricted.  
– 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.  
– If the inhibit icon (ø) appears on the  
TV screen when a button is pressed, it  
means the function is not available on  
the current disc or at the current time.  
DVDs must be labeled as shown below in order  
to play on this DVD system.You cannot play  
discs that are labeled for other regions.  
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1
Note:  
– If you are having trouble playing a certain disc,  
remove the disc and try a different one. Improper  
formatted disc will not play on this DVD Player.  
Playable Discs  
Playing discs  
Your DVD Player will play:  
– DigitalVideo Discs (DVDs)  
– Video CDs (VCDs)  
– SuperVideo CDs (SVCDs)  
– DigitalVideo Discs + Rewritable (DVD+RW)  
– Compact Discs (CDs)  
1 Connect the power cords of the system andTV  
(or any optional stereo or AV receiver) to a  
power outlet.  
2 Turn on theTV power and set to the correct  
Video In channel. (See “Setting up theTV”).  
Picture (Kodak, JPEG) files on CDR(W)  
3 Press ECO POWER/STANDBY-ON B on  
the DVD Player front panel or B on the  
remote.  
– DivX(R) disc on CD-R(W):  
– DivX 3.11, 4.x and 5.x  
– WMA  
You should see the blue Philips DVD  
background screen on theTV.  
– Supported MP3-CD format.  
ISO 9660  
Max. title/album name –12 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.  
4 Press OPEN•CLOSE to open the disc tray  
and load in a disc, then press the same button  
again to close the disc tray.  
Make sure the label side is facing up.  
5 Playback will start automatically (depending on  
the disc type).  
Supported Bit-rates of MP3 disc are: 32, 64,  
96, 128, 192, 256 (kbps).  
If a disc menu appears on theTV, seeUsing  
the Disc Menu”.  
– Following formats can’t be supported  
If the disc is locked by parental control, you  
must enter your four-digit password. (See  
Password Setup Page”).  
The files like *.VMA, *.AAC, *.DLF, *.M3U,  
*.PLS, *.WAV  
Non-English Album/Title name  
The discs recorded under Joliet format  
MP3 Pro and MP3 with ID3 tag  
6 At any time, simply press PRESET-/9 (9 on the  
remote) to stop playback.  
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Disc Operations  
Resuming playback from the last  
stopped point (DVD/VCD/CD)  
Using the Disc Menu  
Depending on the disc, a menu may appear on  
theTV screen once you load the disc.  
In stop mode and when a disc has not been  
removed, pressÉÅ.  
To select a playback feature or item  
To cancel resume mode  
Use 1 2 3 4and OK or Numeric Keypad  
(0-9) on the remote.  
In stop mode, press PRESET-/9 (9 on the  
Playback will start automatically.  
remote) again.  
To access or exit from the menu  
Zoom (DVD/VCD/DivX/JPEG)  
Press DISC MENU on the remote.  
Zooming allows you to enlarge or reduce the  
video image during playback.  
ForVCD with Playback Control (PBC)  
feature (version 2.0 only)  
1 Press ZOOM repeatedly to enlarge or reduce  
the playback video image.  
PBC playback allows you to playVideo CDs  
interactively, following the menu on the display.  
2 Press 1 2 3 4to pan across theTV screen.  
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.  
Repeat (DVD/VCD/CD/MP3/DivX/  
WMA)  
For DVD/VCD/CD  
Press MODE repeatedly to choose a repeat  
mode during playback.  
Basic playback controls  
CHAPTER (DVD)  
– to repeat playback of the current chapter.  
Pausing playback (DVD/VCD/CD/MP3/  
DivX/WMA)  
TRACK (CD/VCD)/TITLE (DVD)  
– to repeat playback of the current track (CD/  
SVCD/VCD)/title (DVD).  
1 During playback, press ÉÅ.  
Playback will pause and sound will be muted.  
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2 Press ÉÅagain to resume.  
– to repeat playback of all the disc.  
SHUFFLE  
– to repeat playback at random order.  
Selecting a track/chapter/title (DVD/  
VCD/DivX/CD)  
For MP3/WMA/DivX  
1 Press (CH + on the remote) during  
Press MODE continuously to access different  
repeat modes.  
Shuffle: play all files in the selected folder in  
random order.  
playback to go to the next chapter/track  
2 Press ¡ (CH - ¡ on the remote) to go to the  
previous chapter/track.  
Repeat One: play an MP3/WMA file  
repeatedly.  
Repeat All: play all files repeatedly.  
Off: switches off the shuffle or repeat mode.  
3 To go directly to any chapter/track/title, enter the  
chapter/track/title number using the Numeric  
Keypad (0-9).  
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Disc Operations  
For MP3/WMA  
Repeat A-B (DVD/VCD/CD/MP3/DivX/  
WMA)  
1 In Stop mode, press DISC MENU to switch  
the menu between Album and Filelist.  
1 Press A-B at your chosen starting point.  
2 When Filelist is on the screen, press 3 4to  
select the files and press PROG to add the files  
to the program list.  
2 Press A-B again at your chosen end point.  
The section A and B can be set only within  
the same chapter/track.  
The section will now repeat continuously.  
3 Press DISC MENU to display the program list.  
3 To exit the sequence, press A-B again.  
4 Press PROG to delete unwanted files from the  
program list.  
Slow Motion (DVD/VCD)  
Forward/Reverse Searching (DVD/VCD/  
DivX/CD/MP3/WMA)  
1 Press SLOW during playback to select the  
required speed: 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 or 1/16 (backward  
or forward).  
1 Press TU +/- (à á) during playback to select  
the required speed: 2X, 4X, 8X, 16X or 32X  
(backward or forward).  
Sound will be muted.  
2 To return to normal speed, press ÉÅ.  
Sound will be muted.  
Note:  
2 To return to normal speed, press ÉÅ.  
– Slow backward is not possible onVCDs.  
Time search & search by chapter/track  
number (DVD/VCD/CD/MP3/WMA)  
Program (not for Picture CD)  
To select favourite tracks/chapters for playback in  
preferred sequence.  
1 Press GOTO/ST until the time or chapter/track  
edit box appears.  
2 Enter hours, minutes and seconds from left to  
right in the time edit box using remote control  
numerical keypad.  
For DVD/VCD/CD  
OR  
Enter your desired chapter/track number in the  
chapter/track edit box using remote control  
numerical keypad.  
Information display during playback  
(not for Picture CD)  
During playback, press DISPLAY to show disc  
information on theTV screen.  
(DVD program for example)  
1 Press PROG on the remote to enter the  
For DVD  
program mode.  
Title/Chapter Elapsed: displays the  
elapsed time of the current title/chapter.  
Title/Chapter Remain: displays the  
remaining time of the current title/chapter.  
Display Off: switches time display off.  
2 Use the Numerical Keypad (0-9) to directly  
input the tracks or chapters (single track number  
with digit “0” in front, for example “05”).  
3 Move the cursor by pressing 1 2 3 4to  
select START.  
4 Press OK to start playback.  
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Disc Operations  
For SuperVCD/VCD/DivX/CD  
Single/Total Elapsed: displays the elapsed  
time of the current single/total track.  
Single/Total Remain: displays the  
remaining time of the current single/total track.  
Display Off: switches time display off.  
Playing MP3/WMA disc  
IMPORTANT!  
For DRM protectedWMA files, use  
Windows Media Player 10 (or later) for  
CD burning/conversion.Visit  
Windows Media Player andWM DRM  
(Windows Media Digital Rights  
Management).  
Special disc features  
Playing aTitle (DVD)  
1 Press DISC MENU.  
General operation  
The disc title menu appears on theTV screen.  
1 Load an MP3/WMA disc.  
The data disc menu appears on theTV  
screen.  
2 Use 1 2 3 4 or Numeric Keypad (0-9) to  
select a play option.  
3 Press OK to confirm.  
2 Use 3 4to select an album and press OK to  
open the album.  
Camera Angle (DVD)  
Press ANGLE repeatedly to select different  
desired angle.  
Changing the Audio Language (for  
DVD recorded with multiple languages)  
Press AUDIO repeatedly to select different  
audio languages.  
Changing the Audio Channel (forVCD  
only)  
3 Press 3 4or use the Numeric Keypad (0-9)  
Press AUDIO to select the available audio  
channels provided by the disc (Mono Left, Mono  
Right or Stereo).  
to highlight a track.  
4 Press OK to confirm.  
The playback will start from the selected  
track to the end of the album.  
Subtitles (DVD)  
Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select different  
subtitle languages.  
Note:  
– The disc reading time may exceed 10 seconds  
due to large number of songs compiled onto the  
disc.  
Playing MP3/WMA/JPEG Picture  
CD  
Playback selection  
IMPORTANT!  
You have to turn on yourTV and set to  
the correctVideo In channel. (See  
“Setting up theTV”).  
During playback, you can:  
Press ¡ / (CH +/- ¡ / on the remote) to  
select another track in the current album.  
Press ÉÅrepeatedly to pause/resume playback.  
Press DISC MENU on the remote to switch  
between Album and Filelist.  
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Disc Operations  
To enter the remote key function menu  
Use 1 2 3 4to highlightMenu” and press  
OK.  
Playing JPEG Picture CD  
General operation  
1 Load a JPEG Picture CD.  
The data disc menu appears on theTV  
screen.  
2 Use 3 4 to select a folder and press OK to  
open the folder.  
3 Press 3 4 or use the Numeric Keypad (0-9)  
to highlight a picture file.  
4 Press OK to confirm.  
The playback will start from the selected  
picture to the end of the folder.  
To display the other pictures on the  
previous/next page  
Playback selection  
Press ¡ / (CH +/- ¡ / on the remote).  
During playback, you can:  
Use 1 2 3 4to highlightPrev” or “Next” and  
Press ¡ / (CH +/- ¡ / on the remote) to  
select another file in the current folder.  
press OK.  
Zoom picture (JPEG)  
Use 1 2 3 4on the remote to rotate/flip the  
picture files.  
During playback, press ZOOM repeatedly to  
display the picture with different scales.  
Press ÉÅrepeatedly to pause/resume playback.  
Use 1 2 3 4to view the zoomed picture.  
Press DISC MENU on the remote to switch  
between Folder and Filelist.  
Slide show playback modes (JPEG)  
During playback, press PROG on the remote  
repeatedly to select different slide-show playback  
modes:  
Special JPEG features  
Preview function (JPEG)  
This function shows the content of the current  
folder or the whole disc.  
Mode 0: None  
Mode 1:WipeTop  
Mode 2:Wipe Bottom  
Mode 3:Wipe Left  
Mode 4:Wipe Right  
1 Press PRESET-/9 (9 on the remote) during  
playback.  
Thumbnails of 12 pictures appears on theTV  
Mode 5: DiagonalWipe LeftTop  
Mode 6: DiagonalWipe RightTop  
Mode 7: DiagonalWipe Left Bottom  
Mode 8: DiagonalWipe 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  
screen.  
Mode 14:WindowV  
Mode 15:Wipe From EdgeTo Center  
Mode 16: Move In FromTop  
2 Use 1 2 3 4to highlight one of the pictures/  
”Slide Show” and press OK to start playback/  
slide show.  
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Disc Operations  
Playback with multi-angles (JPEG)  
During playback, press 1 2 3 4to rotate the  
picture on theTV screen.  
3: flip the picture vertically.  
4: flip the picture horizontally.  
1: rotate the picture anti-clockwise.  
2: rotate the picture clockwise.  
Playing a DivX disc  
This DVD player supports the DivX movie  
playback that you download from your  
computer onto a CD-R/RW (see “System Menu  
Options-DIVX(R)VOD registration code” for  
more information).  
1 Load a DivX disc.  
Playback will start automatically. If not press  
ÉÅ.  
2 If the DivX movie contains external subtitles, the  
subtitle menu will appear on theTV screen for  
your selection.  
In this case, pressing SUBTITLE on the remote  
control will turn on or off the subtitle.  
If multilingual subtitles are embedded on the  
DivX disc, pressing SUBTITLE will change the  
subtitle language during playback.  
Note:  
– Subtitle files with the following filename  
extensions (.srt, .smi, .sub, .ssa, .ass) are supported  
but do not appear on the file navigation menu.  
– The subtitle filename have to be the same as  
the filename of the movie.  
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System Menu Options  
Basic operations  
TV Display  
1 Press SYSTEM to enter the Setup Menu.  
2 Press 1 2to select a page to be set.  
3 Press 3 4 to highlight an option.  
4 Enter its submenu by pressing 2or OK.  
Set the aspect ratio of the DVD Player according  
to theTV you have connected.  
4:3 PANSCAN: If you have a normalTV  
and want both sides of the picture to be  
trimmed or formatted to fit yourTV screen.  
5 Move the cursor by pressing 3 4 to highlight  
the selected item.  
In cases of value setting, press 1 2to adjust  
values.  
6 Press OK to confirm.  
4:3 LETTER BOX: If you have a normalTV.  
In this case, a wide picture with black bands on  
the upper and lower portions of theTV screen  
will be displayed.  
To return to the upper-level menu  
Press 1or OK (in cases of value adjustment).  
To exit from the menu  
Press SYSTEM again.  
The settings will be stored in the player’s  
memory even if the player is switched off.  
16:9: If you have a wide-screenTV.  
Note:  
– Some of the features in the System Menu  
Options are described in “Getting Started”.  
General Setup Page  
OSD Language  
The options included in General Setup page are:  
“TV Display”,“OSD Language”,Screen  
Saver”and “DIVX(R)VOD”.  
SeeGetting Started-Step 3: Setting language  
preference”.  
Screen Saver  
This function is used to turn the screen saver on  
or off.  
On: In STOP, PAUSE or No DISC mode, if no  
actions are performed about 3 minutes, the  
screen saver will be activated.  
Off: Screen saver is disabled.  
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System Menu Options  
DIVX(R)VOD registration code  
Digital Audio Setup  
Philips provides you the DivX® VOD (Video On  
Demand) registration code that allows you to  
rent and purchase videos using the DivX® VOD  
service.  
The options included in Digital Audio Setup are:  
“SPDIF Off,All” and “PCM only”.  
vod.  
1 In ‘General Setup Page’, press 3 4to  
highlight DIVX(R)VOD, then press 2or OK to  
ener its submenu and press OK again to  
confirm.  
The registration code will appear.  
SPDIF Off:Turns off the SPDIF output.  
All: If you have connected your DIGITAL  
OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) to a multi-  
channel decoder/receiver.  
PCM only: Only if your receiver is not  
capable of decoding multi-channel audio.  
Dolby Digital Setup  
The option included in Dolby Digital Setup is:  
“Dual Mono”.  
2 Press OK to exit.  
3 Use the registration code to purchase or rent  
the videos from DivX® VOD service at  
download the video onto a CD-R for playback  
on this DVD player.  
Notes:  
– All the downloaded videos from DivX® VOD can  
only be played back on this DVD player.  
– Time search feature is not available during  
DivX movie playback.  
Dual Mono  
Select the setting that matches the number of  
speakers you have connected.  
Stereo: Left mono sound will send output  
signals to Left speaker and Right mono sound will  
send output signals to Right speaker.  
L-Mono: Left mono sound will send output  
signals to Left speaker and Right speaker.  
R-Mono: Right mono sound will send output  
signals to Left speaker and Right speaker.  
Audio Setup Page  
The options included in Audio Setup page are:  
“Digital Audio Setup”,“Dolby Digital Setup”,3D  
Processing”,HDCD” andNight Mode”.  
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System Menu Options  
Night Mode  
3D Processing  
In this mode, the high volume outputs are  
softened and low volume outputs are brought  
upward to an audible level. It is useful for  
watching your favourite action movie without  
disturbing others at night.  
The option included in 3D Processing is:  
“Reverb Mode”.  
On: Select this to level out the volume.This  
feature is only available for movies with Dolby  
Digital mode.  
Off: Select this when you want to enjoy the  
surround sound with its full dynamic range.  
Video Setup Page  
Reverb Mode  
The options included inVideo Setup page are:  
“Video Output”,TV Mode” andColor Setting”.  
Reverb mode provides a virtual surround sound  
experience using just two speakers.  
Off, Concert, Living Room, Hall,  
Bathroom, Cave, Arena and Church.  
HDCD  
The option included in HDCD (High Definition  
Compatible Digital) is: “Filter”.  
Video Output  
Sets the video output according to your video  
connection.This setting is not required if you are  
using the VIDEO OUTPUT jack (yellow) to  
connect the DVD micro system to yourTV.  
Pr/Cr Pb/CbY: Select this if you have  
connected the DVD micro system to yourTV  
using Component video jacks.  
S-Video: Select this if you have connected  
the DVD micro system to yourTV using S-Video  
jack.  
Filter  
Sets the audio output cutoff frequency point  
when playing an HDCD disc.  
Off, 44.1K and 88.2K.  
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System Menu Options  
TV Mode  
Preference Page  
Selects interlace or P-SCAN video output mode  
when Pr/Cr Pb/CbY is selected.  
P-SCAN and Interlace.  
The options included in Preference page are:  
“TVType”,Audio”,Subtitle”,“Disc Menu”,  
“Parental” and “Default”.  
In the progressive scan mode, you can enjoy the  
high quality picture with less flickers. It only  
works when you have connected the DVD  
player'sY Pb Pr jacks to yourTV that supports  
the progressive video input. Otherwise, a  
distorted picture will appear on theTV. For  
proper progressive scan set up, see page 19-20.  
Color Setting  
This menu helps you to set the video quality.  
1 Press 3 4 to highlight “Color Setting”.  
2 Press 2or OK to enter Color Setting Setup.  
Note:  
– Preference features can be selected only  
during “No Disc” condition or full STOP mode.  
The options included in Color Setting Setup  
page are:“Sharpness”,“Brightness”,“Contrast”,  
“Gamma”,“Hue”,Saturation” and “Luma Delay”.  
Parental  
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.  
Sharpness  
Adjusts the sharpness level.  
High, Medium and Low.  
Brightness  
Adjusts the brightness level. Range: -20-+20.  
Contrast  
Adjusts the contrast level. Range: -16-+16.  
Gamma  
Adjusts the gamma level.  
High, Medium, Low and None.  
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.  
Hue  
Adjusts the hue level. Range: -9-+9.  
1 Press 3 4 to highlightParental”.  
Saturation  
Adjusts the saturation level. Range: -9-+9.  
2 Enter its submenu by pressing 2.  
3 Use 3 4 to highlight a rating level for the disc  
Luma Delay  
inserted.  
Adjusts the luma delay.  
0T and 1T.  
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System Menu Options  
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.  
Password Setup Page  
The options included in Password Setup page  
are:“Password Mode” andPassword”.  
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.  
Rating explanations  
1 KID SAF  
– Kids material; recommended especially for  
children and viewers of all ages.  
Password Mode  
2 G  
This feature is used to enable/disable password  
by selecting “ON”/”OFF”.  
– General Audience; recommended as  
acceptable for viewers of all ages.  
Password  
3 PG  
– Parental Guidance suggested.  
Enter your four digit password when a hint is  
displayed on the screen.The default password is  
1234.  
4 PG 13  
– Material is unsuitable for children under age  
13.  
1 Press 3 4 to highlightPassword”.  
5-6 PGR, R  
2 Enter its submenu by pressing 2.  
– Parental Guidance - Restricted;  
recommended that parents restrict children  
under 17 from viewing or allow to view only  
when supervised by a parent or adult guardian.  
3 Press OK to open the page for inputting a new  
password.  
7 NC-17  
– No children under age 17; not recommended  
viewing for children under age 17.  
8 Adult  
– Mature materials; should be viewed only by  
adults due to graphic sexual material, violence or  
language.  
Default  
4 Enter the existing 4-digit code.  
Setting the “Default” function will reset all  
options and your personal settings to the factory  
defaults and all your personal settings will be  
erased.  
5 Enter the new 4-digit code.  
6 Enter the new 4-digit code a second time to  
confirm.  
The new 4-digit code will take effect.  
Caution!  
7 Press OK to exit.  
– When this function is activated, all  
settings will be reset to factory defaults.  
Notes:  
– If the password has been changed, the parental  
and disc lock code will also be changed.  
– The default password (1234) is always active  
even the password has been changed.  
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Other Functions  
Listening to preset radio stations  
Radio Reception  
Tuning to radio stations  
In tuner mode, press PRESET+ or PRESET-/9  
(or CH +/- (¡ / ) on the remote) to select  
the desired preset number.  
The preset number, radio frequency, and  
waveband are displayed.  
1 Press ECO POWER/STANDBY-ON B (B  
on the remote) to switch on the last selected  
source.  
2 Press SOURCE (TUNER on the remote) to  
selectTUNER mode.  
Setting the clock  
3 Press TUNER on the remote again to select  
1 In Standby mode, press and hold CLOCKon  
the remote until the time flashes on the display.  
CLOCK SET” is displayed briefly.Then, the  
hour digits flash on the display screen.  
the desired band: FM or AM.  
4 Press and hold ¡ / (CH +/- ¡ / on the  
remote) until the frequency indication starts to  
change, then release.  
2 Turn VOLUME -/+ clockwise or anticlockwise  
or press VOLUME +/- on the remote to set  
the hours.  
The system automatically tunes to the next  
strong radio station.  
To tune to a weak station, press ¡ / (CH +/-  
à / á on the remote) briefly and repeatedly  
until an optimal reception is found.  
3 Press CLOCK to confirm.  
The minute digits flash on the display screen.  
4 Turn VOLUME -/+ clockwise or anticlockwise  
or press VOLUME +/- on the remote to set  
the minutes.  
5 Repeat Step 4 if necessary until you find the  
desired radio station.  
Presetting radio stations  
5 Press CLOCK again to confirm the clock  
setting.  
You can preset up to 40 stations (20 in each  
band) regardless of the reception.  
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.  
Automatic progamming  
Press PROG on the remote for more than two  
seconds to activate programming.  
All available stations are programmed.  
Manual progamming  
Setting sleep/wake-up timer  
1 Tune to your desired radio station (refer to  
Tuning to radio stations”).  
Sleep timer setting  
2 Press PROG on the remote.  
In power-on mode, the sleep setting enables  
the system to switch to standby mode  
automatically at a preset time.  
PROG” icon flashes.  
3 Press PRESET+ or PRESET-/9 (or CH +/-  
(¡ / ) on the remote) to select the desired  
preset number.  
1 In power-on mode, press SLEEP/TIMER on  
the remote repeatedly to select a preset time.  
The selections are as follows (time in  
minutes):  
If “PROG” icon goes off before you select the  
desired preset number, press PROG on the  
remote.  
00 10 20 30 40 50 60 70  
80 90 00  
4 Press PROG on the remote again to store the  
radio station.  
Repeat steps 1-4 to store other radio stations.  
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Other Functions  
2 When you reach the desired length of time, stop  
pressing SLEEP/TIMER.  
SLEEP” appears.  
To deactivate the sleep timer  
Press SLEEP/TIMER repeatedly until “00” is  
displayed, or press ECO POWER/  
STANDBY-ON B (B on the remote).  
In standby mode, the timer setting enables  
the system to switch on automatically at a set  
time.  
Wake-up timer setting  
IMPORTANT!  
– Before setting the timer, ensure that  
the clock is set correctly.  
1 Press and hold SLEEP/TIMER until the time  
flashes on the display.  
TIME SET” scrolls.Then, the hour digits  
flash on the display screen.  
2 Turn VOLUME -/+ clockwise or anticlockwise  
or press VOLUME -/+ on the remote to set  
the hours.  
3 Press SLEEP/TIMER to confirm.  
The minute digits flash on the display screen.  
4 Turn VOLUME -/+ clockwise or anticlockwise  
or press VOLUME -/+ on the remote to set  
the minutes.  
5 Press SLEEP/TIMER to confirm the time  
setting.  
OFF” flashes on the display screen.  
6 Turn VOLUME -/+ clockwise or anticlockwise  
or press VOLUME -/+ on the remote to select  
“ON”.  
icon appears on the display screen.  
To deactivate the timer  
SelectOFF” at Step 6.  
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Specifications  
SPEAKERS  
SYSTEM  
Impedance........................................................................ 4 Ω  
Sensitivity .............................................................. 80 4dB  
Frequency response ................................ 80Hz-16kHz  
Dimensions . 160 (W) x 270 (H) x 225 (D) mm  
........................ 6.3” (W) x 10.6” (H) x 8.8” (D) inch  
Weight........................ 3.1 kg/each/6.8 pounds each  
Power supply ........................................... 120V / 60 Hz  
Rated working power consumption (1/8 rated  
output power) ........................................................ 55W  
AUX input sensitivity ..................................... 350mV  
Channel Separation ............................................. 40dB  
Distortion ....................................................................... 0.7%  
Eco power Standby................................................ < 1W  
REMOTE  
Distance...............................................................................6m  
Angle ............................................................................... 300  
DVD  
Frequency response ........... 100Hz-20kHz ( 1dB)  
Video output ................................................................1VP-P  
Horizontal definition................................... 500 (TV)  
Dimensions ....... 232 (W) x 75.5 (H) x 223.5 (D)  
mm  
Specifications subject to change without  
prior notice  
........................... 9.1” (W) x 3.0” (H) x 8.8” (D) inch  
Weight............................................. 1.85 kg/4.1 pounds  
AMPLIFIER  
Rated output power (THD = 10%) ..........................  
........................................................................... 1x50W(4)  
Frequency response ........... 100Hz-20kHz ( 1dB)  
S/N Ratio ................................................................... 60dB  
Loaded impedance ..................................................... 4 Ω  
Dimensions ....... 232 (W) x 75.5 (H) x 223.5 (D)  
mm  
........................... 9.1” (W) x 3.0” (H) x 8.8” (D) inch  
Weight................................................ 3.3 kg/7.3 pounds  
TUNER  
FM Frequency range.......................... 87.5-108 MHz  
FM Noise limit sensitivity .......................... 20µV/M  
FM S/N........................................................................ 46dB  
AM Frequency range .......................... 520-1710 kHz  
AM Noise limit sensitivity........................ 3.0µV/m  
AM S/N ...................................................................... 40dB  
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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.  
Press ECO POWER/STANDBY-ON B on  
the top of the DVD micro system or B on the  
remote to turn on the power.  
Check if theTV is switched on.  
Check the video connection.  
Press SOURCE on the top of the DVD player  
repeatedly to selectDVD” or press DISC on  
the remote.  
No picture.  
Set yourTV to the correctVideo In channel.This  
channel is usually near channel 00. Or, you may  
have a button on theTV remote control that  
selects Auxiliary or A/V IN channel. See yourTV  
owner’s manual for details. Or, change channels  
at theTV until you see DVD screen on theTV.  
If the progressive scan feature is activated but  
the connectedTV does not support progressive  
signals or the cables are not connected  
accordingly, see page 19-20 for proper  
progressive scan setup or deactivate the  
progressive scan feature as below:  
1)Turn off yourTV progressive scan mode or  
turn on to interlaced mode.  
2) Press SYSTEM on the remote to exit the  
system menu and then DISC to exit progressive  
scan.  
Sometimes a small amount of picture distortion  
may appear.This is not a malfunction.  
Clean the disc.  
Distorted or poor picture.  
Completely distorted picture or black/  
white picture.  
TV has a colour system standard. If the disc’s or  
DVD system’s colour system is different than  
yourTV’s colour system, the picture may be  
distorted or colourless.  
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Troubleshooting  
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 be possible to  
change the aspect ratio.  
No sound or distorted sound.  
Adjust the volume.  
Check that the speakers are connected  
correctly.  
Replace the speaker cables.  
Disconnect the headphones.  
The system is in pause, slow motion or fast  
forward/reverse mode, press PRESET/ÉÅ  
(or ÉÅ on the remote) to resume normal  
play mode.  
The micro DVD player does not start  
playback.  
Insert a readable disc with the playback side  
facing down.  
Check the disc type, colour 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 micro system does not  
respond when the buttons are pressed.  
Disconnect the power plug from the outlet and  
insert again.  
Multi-language sound or subtitle is not  
recorded on the DVD.  
Changing the language for the sound or subtitle  
is prohibited on the DVD.  
Cannot activate some features, such as  
Angles, Subtitles, or multi-language  
Audio.  
The features may not be available on the disc.  
Tune in to the correct frequency.  
Connect the antennas.  
Considerable noise in radio broadcasts.  
Fully extend the FM wire antenna. Position for  
best reception and secure to a wall.  
Connect an outdoor FM or AM antenna.  
Adjust the direction and position for best  
reception.  
Place the antenna farther away from any  
equipment that may be causing the noise.  
Increase the distance between the system and  
yourTV or other equipment.  
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Troubleshooting  
The remote control does not function.  
Select the correct source (DISC orTUNER, for  
example) before pressing the function button.  
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.  
Press DIM again.  
Low hum or buzz sound.  
Place the DVD micro system as far away as  
possible from electrical devices that may be  
causing interference.  
Check all speakers for correct polarity.  
Low bass response.  
Check that the output of the video signal is  
switched to 'Ypbpr'.  
Unable to select Progressive Scan  
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Glossary  
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  
activated, playback will be prohibited if the  
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.  
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.  
software’s level is higher than the user-set level.  
PCM (Pulse Code Modulation): A system  
for converting analog sound signal to digital  
signal for later processing without data  
compression.  
AUDIO OUT Jacks: Jacks on the back of the  
DVD System that send audio to another system  
(TV set, Stereo, etc.).  
Playback control (PBC): Refers to the signal  
recorded on video CDs or SVCDs for  
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 the  
better the sound quality. However, higher bit  
rates use more space on a Disc.  
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.  
Progressive Scan (P-Scan): It displays all the  
horizontal lines of a picture at one time, as a  
signal frame. This system can convert interlaced  
video from DVD into progressive format for  
connection to a progressive display. It  
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.  
dramatically increases the vertical resolution. A  
progressive scanTV set is needed to receive  
progressive scan output from the system.  
ComponentVideo Out Jacks: Jacks on the  
back of the DVD System that send high-quality  
video to aTV set that has ComponentVideo In  
jacks (R/G/B, Y/Pb/Pr, etc.).  
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).  
Disc menu: A screen display prepared for the  
selection of images, sound, subtitles, multi-angles,  
etc recorded on a DVD.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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).  
Surround: A system for users to create  
realistic three-dimensional sound fields full of  
realism by arranging multiple speakers around  
the listener.  
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.  
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.  
MP3: A file format with a sound data  
compression system,MPEis 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.  
VIDEO OUT jack: Jack on the back of the  
DVD System that sends video toTV.  
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