Philips MX2600 User Manual

DVD HOMETHEATER SYSTEM  
MX2600  
User manual  
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CAUTION  
Apparatus shall not be exposed to  
dripping or splashing and no objects  
filled with liquids, such as vases, shall  
be placed on the apparatus.  
English -------------------------------- 4  
Español  
WARNING  
------------------------------37  
To reduce the risk of fire or electric  
shock, do not expose this appliance  
to rain or moisture.  
The standby switch does not  
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disconnect the apparatus from mains.  
IMPORTANT NOTE  
Due to the numerous versions of new  
CD-Audio copy protection or  
enhanced CD-Audio protection  
recently available on certain discs,  
Philips is unable to guarantee that  
this DVD system is fully compatible  
with such new discs. Should you have  
difficulty playing such CD-Audio  
discs, kindly refer them to your CD-  
Audio disc retailer.  
This product incorporates copyright  
protection technology that is protected by  
method claims of certain U.S. patents and  
other intellectual property rights owned by  
Macrovision Corporation and other rights  
owners. Use of this copyright protection  
technology must be authorized by  
Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for  
home and other limited viewing uses only  
unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision  
Corporation. Reverse engineering or  
disassembly is prohibited.  
CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH  
DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY  
COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE  
ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE. IN  
CASE OF 525 OR 625 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE  
PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER  
SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE ‘STANDARD  
DEFINITION’ OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS  
REGARDING OUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS  
MODEL 525p AND 625p DVD PLAYER, PLEASE  
CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTRE’.  
Manufactured under license from  
Dolby Laboratories.“Dolby”, “Pro-  
Logic” and the double-D symbol are  
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
Laser  
Type  
Wave length  
Output Power  
Semiconductor laser GaAIAs  
650nm  
7mW  
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround”  
are registered trademarks of Digital  
Theater Systems, Inc.  
Beam divergence 60 degree  
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Contents  
stopped point (DVD/VCD/CD) .............. 20  
Selecting various repeat functions .................. 20  
Repeat play mode ......................................... 20  
Repeating a section within a  
General Inform ation  
Supplied accessories ............................................ 5  
Care and safety information .............................. 5  
title/track........................................................ 21  
Program favourite tracks  
Connections  
Step 1: Placing the speakers and subwoofer . 6  
Step 2: Connecting speakers and subwoofer 7  
Step 3: Connecting TV .................................... 8-9  
Using Composite Video jack ........................ 8  
Using Component Video jacks(Y Pb Pr) .... 8  
Using S-Video jack .......................................... 9  
Step 4: Connecting FM/AM antennas ........... 10  
Step 5: Connecting the power cord .............. 10  
(audio CDs andVCDs) ..................................... 21  
Clearing the program .................................. 21  
Using the menu bar to program ..................... 21  
Playing MP3/Picture disc (Kodak, JPEG) ....... 22  
MP3/JPEG picture disc ................................. 22  
Kodak picture CD ........................................ 22  
JPEG and MP3 simultaneously playback... 22  
DVD Setup Menu O ptions  
Connections (optional)  
Using the menu bar ........................................... 23  
Using the Setup Menu ....................................... 24  
Setting the video output ............................. 24  
Progressive Scan – turning on/off ............. 25  
Screen saver – turning on/off .................... 25  
Smart Power – turning on/off .................... 26  
Night mode – turning on/off ..................... 26  
Restoring the original settings ................... 27  
Restricting playback by parental control . 27  
Changing the password ............................... 28  
Connecting aVCR or Cable/Satellite Box ... 11  
Viewing and listening to the playback ...... 11  
Using the VCR for recording DVD  
playback........................................................... 11  
Connecting digital audio equipment .............. 11  
Digital Recording .......................................... 11  
Functional O verview  
Main unit and remote control ......................... 12  
Control buttons available on the  
remote only ................................................... 13  
Tuner O perations  
Tuning to radio stations .................................... 29  
Presetting radio stations ................................... 29  
Automatic presetting ................................... 29  
Manual presetting ......................................... 29  
Selecting a preset radio station....................... 29  
Deleting a preset radio station .................. 29  
Changing Tuning Grid ........................................ 29  
Getting Started  
Step 1: Inserting batteries into the  
remote control ................................................... 14  
Using the remote control to operate  
the system ...................................................... 14  
Step 2: Setting the TV ........................................ 14  
Selecting the colour system that  
corresponds to your TV.............................. 15  
Setting the TV shape .................................... 15  
Step 3: Setting the speakers ............................. 16  
Test Tone – turning on/off .......................... 16  
Adjusting the delay time .............................. 16  
Adjusting the speaker output levels ......... 16  
Step 4: Setting language preferences ............. 17  
On-screen display (OSD) language ........... 17  
Audio, Subtitle and Disc Menu language . 17  
Progressive Scan ................................................. 18  
Deactivate Progressive Scan manually ..... 18  
O ther Functions  
Setting the Sleep timer ...................................... 30  
Sound Control .................................................... 30  
Selecting surround sound ........................... 30  
Selecting digital sound effects .................... 30  
Volume Control .................................................. 31  
Dimming systems display screen .................... 31  
Using the remote to operate Philips’  
television ............................................................... 31  
Specifications .......................................................... 32  
Troubleshooting ........................................... 33–34  
Glossary .................................................................. 35-36  
Disc O perations  
Playable discs ....................................................... 19  
Playing discs ......................................................... 19  
Using the Disc Menu ......................................... 20  
Basic playback controls ..................................... 20  
Resuming playback from the last  
4
General Inform ation  
Supplied accessories  
Care and safety inform ation  
Avoid high tem peratures, m oisture,  
water and dust  
Composite video  
cable (yellow)  
– Do not expose the system, batteries  
or discs to humidity, rain, sand or  
excessive heat (caused by heating  
equipment or direct sunlight). Always  
keep the disc tray closed to avoid getting  
dust on the lens.  
Audio cable  
(white, red)  
Avoid condensation problem  
– The lens may cloud over when the  
player is suddenly moved from cold to  
warm surroundings, making it impossible  
to play a disc. Leave the player in the  
warm environment until the moisture  
evaporates.  
FM wire antenna  
AM loop antenna  
Do not block the vents  
– Do not operate the DVD system in an  
enclosed cabinet and allow about 10 cm  
(4 inches) of free space all around the  
player for adequate ventilation.  
10 cm  
(4 inches)  
10 cm  
(4 inches)  
10 cm  
(4 inches)  
DVD Home Cinema System  
DVD MENU  
Care of disc  
Remote Control  
and two AA  
batteries  
To clean a CD, wipe it  
in a straight line from the  
center toward the edge  
using a soft, lint-free  
cloth. Do not use  
cleaning agents, as they  
may damage the disc.  
Write only on the printed side of a  
CD-R/CD-RW and only with a soft felt-  
tipped pen.  
Speaker screws and  
brackets  
(5x)  
– Handle the disc by its edge, do not  
touch the surface.  
Care of the cabinet  
– Use a soft cloth slightly moistened  
with a mild detergent solution. Do not  
use a solution containing alcohol, spirits,  
ammonia or abrasives.  
Finding a suitable location  
– Place the player on a flat, hard, stable  
surface.  
5
Connections  
Step 1: Placing the speakers  
and subwoofer  
Center speaker  
2
Front Speaker  
(Right)  
Front Speaker  
(Left)  
1
1
4
3
3
Subwoofer  
Rear Speaker  
(Right)  
Rear Speaker  
(Left)  
Helpful Hints:  
For best possible surround sound, all the  
speakers (except subwoofer) should be  
placed at the same distance from the  
listening position.  
To avoid magnetic interference, do not  
position the front speakers too close to  
your TV.  
Allow adequate ventilation around the  
DVD system.  
1 Place the front left and right speakers at  
equal distances from the TV and at an  
angle of approximately 45 degrees from  
the listening position.  
2 Place the center speaker above the TV or  
the DVD system so that the center  
channels sound is localized.  
3 Place the rear speakers at normal  
listening ear level facing each other or  
hang on the wall.  
4 Place the subwoofer on the floor near  
the TV.  
6
Connections  
Step 2: Connecting speakers  
and subwoofer  
Front Speaker  
(Right)  
Front Speaker  
(Left)  
Center  
Speaker  
FRO NT  
R
FRO NT  
L
CENTER  
110V  
220V  
4
REAR  
R
REAR  
L
SUBW O O FER  
Subwoofer  
Rear Speaker  
(Right)  
Rear Speaker  
(Left)  
Connect the supplied speaker systems  
using the fixed speaker cables by  
matching the colours of the jacks and  
speaker cables.  
Helpful Hint:  
Ensure that the speaker cables are  
correctly connected. Improper connections  
may damage the system due to short-circuit.  
7
Connections  
Step 3: Connecting TV  
Option 2  
Option 1  
1
4
4
2
2
1
* IMPO RTANT!  
* IMPO RTANT!  
The progressive scan video quality  
is only possible when using Y Pb Pr,  
and a progressive scan TV is  
required.  
You only need to m ake one video  
connection from the following  
options, depending on the  
capabilities of your TV.  
Connect the DVD system directly  
to the TV.  
Using Com ponent Video jacks  
(Y Pb Pr)  
1 Use a component video cables (red/blue/  
green - not supplied) to connect the  
DVD systems Y Pb Pr jacks to the  
corresponding Component video input  
jacks (or labelled asY Pb Pr or YUV) on  
the TV.  
Using Com posite Video jack  
1 Use the supplied composite video cable  
(yellow) to connect the DVD systems  
VIDEO O UT jack to the video input  
jack (or labelled as A/V In,Video In,  
CVBS, Composite or Baseband) on the  
TV.  
2 To hear the TV channels through this  
DVD system, use the supplied audio  
cables (white/red) to connect AUDIO IN-  
TV jacks to the corresponding AUDIO  
OUT jacks on the TV.  
2 To hear the TV channels through this  
DVD system, use the supplied audio  
cables (white/red) to connect AUDIO  
IN-TV) jacks to the corresponding  
AUDIO OUT jacks on the TV.  
3 Before starting operation, press TV on  
the remote to select “TV” in order to  
activate the input source.  
3 Before starting operation, press TV on  
the remote to select “TV” in order to  
activate the input source.  
4 If you are using a Progressive Scan TV (TV  
must indicate Progressive Scan or  
ProScan capability), to activate TV  
Progressive Scan, please refer to your  
TV user manual. For DVD receiver  
Progressive Scan function through  
SYSTEM MENU, See page 25.  
Helpful Hint:  
If yourTV does not support Progressive  
Scan, you will not be able to view the picture.  
Press and hold OPEN/CLOSE key, and  
press 1’ to deactivate progressive scan.  
8
Connections  
Option 3  
4
2
1
* IMPO RTANT!  
– If S-Video is used for DVD  
playback, the system s VIDEO O UT  
setting will need to be changed  
accordingly.  
Using S-Video jack  
1 Use an S-Video cable (not supplied) to  
connect the DVD systems S-Video  
O UT jack to the S-Video input jack (or  
labeled asY/C or S-VHS) on the TV.  
2 To hear the TV channels through this  
DVD system, use the supplied audio  
cables (white/red) to connect AUDIO  
IN-TV) jacks to the corresponding  
AUDIO OUT jacks on the TV.  
3 Before starting operation, press TV on  
the remote to select “TV” in order to  
activate the input source.  
9
Connections  
Step 4: Connecting FM/AM  
antennas  
Step 5: Connecting the  
power cord  
fix the claw into  
AM  
antenna  
the slot  
110V  
220V  
1
FM  
antenna  
1
2
~
AC MAINS  
Power Outlet  
1 Connect the supplied AM loop antenna  
to the AM jack. Place the AM loop  
antenna on a shelf or attach it to a stand  
or wall.  
After everything is connected  
properly,  
1 Plug in the AC power cord to the power  
outlet.  
2 Connect the supplied FM antenna to the  
FM (75) jack. Extend the FM antenna  
and fix its ends to the wall.  
2 Never make or change any connections  
with the power switched on.  
Helpful Hint:  
For better FM stereo reception, connect  
an external FM antenna (not supplied).  
Refer to the type plate on the rear or  
bottom of the system for identification and  
supply ratings.  
Helpful Hints:  
Adjust the position of the antennas for  
optimal reception.  
Position the antennas as far as possible  
from yourTV,VCR or other radiation source  
to prevent unwanted interference.  
10  
Connections (optional)  
Connecting a VCR or  
Cable /Satellite Box  
Connecting digital audio  
equipm ent  
DIGITAL IN  
VCR or Cable/  
1
Satellite Box  
~
AC MAINS  
VCR or Cable/  
Satellite Box  
(for example)  
CD Recorder  
3
L
4
4
2
4
Viewing and listening to the playback  
Digital Recording  
1 Connect the VCR or Cable/Satellite Box  
1 Connect the DVD systems DIGITAL  
O UT-COAXIAL jack to the DIGITAL  
COAXIAL IN jack on a digital recording  
device (such as Dolby Digital decoder,  
CD recorder).  
to the TV as shown.  
2 Connect the DVD systems AUDIO IN-  
AUX jacks to the AUDIO OUT jacks on  
the VCR or cable/satellite box.  
Before starting operation, set the  
DIGITAL OUTPUT according to the  
audio connection.  
Before starting operation, press AUX on  
the remote to select “AUX” in order to  
activate the input source.  
Helpful Hints:  
Using the VCR for recording DVD  
playback  
Some DVDs are copy-protected. You  
cannot record the disc through a VCR or  
digital recording device.  
Always refer to the owners manual of the  
other equipment for complete connection  
and usage details.  
3 Connect the DVD systems VIDEO O UT  
jack to the VIDEO IN jack on theVCR.  
4 Connect the DVD systems LINE OUT  
jacks to the AUDIO IN jacks on theVCR.  
This will allow you to make analog stereo  
(two channel, right and left) recordings.  
To view DVD playback while  
recording, you must connect the DVD  
system to your TV using S-VIDEO (as  
shown above) or Component (Y Pb Pr)  
connection.  
11  
Functional O verview  
Main unit and rem ote control  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
11  
1 STANDBY O N  
9 PRO G  
Switches to standby mode or turns on  
the system.  
DISC: starts programming.  
TUNER: starts manual preset  
programming.  
2 Disc tray  
0 VO LUME (VO L +-)  
Adjusts the volume level.  
3 O PEN /CLO SE 0 (DISC mode only)  
Opens/Closes the disc tray.  
! PHO NES  
4 System display panel  
For plugging in the headphones jack.  
The speakers output will be cancelled.  
5 ÉÅ PLAY/PAUSE  
DISC: starts/pauses playback.  
6 S PREV / TNEXT  
DISC: *searches backward/forward or  
selects a track.  
TUNER: tunes the radio frequency  
up/down.  
TV: selects previous/next channel on  
Philips TV (on remote only).  
7 Ç STO P  
Exits an operation.  
DISC: stops playback or clears a program.  
TUNER: *erases a preset radio station.  
8 SO URCE  
Selects the relevant active mode :TV,  
DISC,TUNER (FM/AM) or AUX.  
* = Press and hold the button for m ore than two seconds.  
12  
Functional O verview  
& REPEAT  
Selects various repeat modes.  
Control buttons available on the  
rem ote only  
* REPEAT A-B  
Repeats a specific section on a disc.  
27  
( SUBW +-  
8
Adjusts subwoofers sound level.  
REAR +-  
Adjusts rear speakers’ sound level.  
26  
CENTER +-  
Adjusts center speakers sound level.  
12  
10  
13  
25  
14  
14  
6
6
5
TVVO L +-  
AdjustsTV volume (Philips TV only).  
) SLEEP  
Sets the sleep timer function.  
24  
23  
22  
21  
20  
7
15  
16  
17  
18  
¡ DIM  
Selects different levels of brightness for  
display panel.  
NIGHT (DVD mode only)  
19  
Toggles between night mode on and off.  
Selects night mode on to level out the  
volume output.  
£ MUTE  
Mutes or restores the volume.  
24 RESUME  
@ DISC MENU  
Continues playback after an interruption.  
Enters disc contents menu.  
25 O K  
# SYSTEM MENU (DISC mode only)  
Confirms a selection.  
Enters or exits system setup menu.  
§ Num eric Keypad (0-9)  
$ 1234  
Enters a track/title number of the disc.  
Enters a number of a preset radio station.  
Selects movement direction in the menu.  
Use 2 3 to select a preset radio  
station.  
27 B  
Switches to standby mode.  
In TV mode, switches Philips TV on/off.  
% SURRO UND  
Selects multichannel surround (Dolby  
Digital, Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Pro  
Logic II) or stereo mode.  
^ SO UND  
Selects a sound effect.  
* = Press and hold the button for m ore than two seconds.  
13  
Getting Started  
Step 1: Inserting batteries into  
the remote control  
Step 2: Setting the TV  
IMPO RTANT!  
Make sure you have com pleted all  
the necessary connections. (See  
pages 8–9 “Connecting TV).  
3
1
2
1 Press SO URCE control until “DISC”  
appears on the display panel (or press  
DISC on the remote).  
2 Turn on the TV and set to the correct  
video-in channel. You should see the blue  
DVD background screen on the TV.  
Usually this channel is between the  
lowest and highest channels and may be  
called FRONT,A/V IN or VIDEO. See  
your TV manual for more details.  
Or, you may go to channel 1 on your  
TV, then press the Channel down button  
repeatedly until you see the Video In  
channel.  
1 Open the battery compartment.  
2 Insert two batteries type R06 or AA,  
following the indications (+-) inside  
the compartment.  
3 Close the cover.  
Using the rem ote control to  
operate the system  
1 Aim the remote control  
directly at the remote  
sensor (iR) on the front  
panel.  
Or, the TV remote control may have a  
button or switch that chooses different  
video modes.  
2 Select the source you  
wish to control by  
pressing one of the  
source select buttons  
on the remote control  
(for example TV,  
TUNER.)  
3 Then select the desired  
function (for example  
ÉÅ, S, T).  
CAUTIO N!  
– Rem ove batteries if they are  
exhausted or if the rem ote is not to  
be used for a long tim e.  
– Do not use old and new or  
different types of batteries in  
com bination.  
– Batteries contain chem ical  
substances, so they should be  
disposed of properly.  
14  
Getting Started  
Selecting the colour system that  
corresponds to your TV  
Setting the TV shape  
Set the aspect ratio of the DVD Player  
according to the TV you have connected.  
The format you select must be available  
on the disc. If it is not, the setting for TV  
display will not affect the picture during  
playback.  
In order for a DVD to play on this DVD  
system, the colour system of the DVD,  
the TV and the DVD player should match.  
Before changing the TV system,  
determine the colour system of your TV.  
1 In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU.  
Use the 1234keys on the remote  
to navigate in the menu.  
1 In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU.  
Use the 1234keys on the remote  
to navigate in the menu.  
2 Highlight  
icon and press 4.  
2 Highlight  
icon and press 4.  
Move to  
and press 2.  
Move to  
and press 2.  
Move to {TV SYSTEM} and press 2.  
Move to {TV SHAPE} and press 2.  
TV SHAPE  
TV SHAPE  
4:3 PS  
4:3 LB  
16:9  
TV SYSTEM  
AUTO  
NTSC  
PAL  
TV SYSTEM  
VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO OUT  
PROGRESSIVE  
SCR SAVER  
SMART POWER  
PROGRESSIVE  
SCR SAVER  
SMART POEWR  
SET TO NTSC  
SET TO LETTER BOX  
AUTO Select this if the connected TV  
is compatible with both NTSC and PAL  
(multi-system). The output format will be  
in accordance with the video signal of the  
disc.  
4:3 PS (PanScan) –  
Select this if you have  
a conventional TV and  
want both sides of the  
picture to be trimmed  
NTSC Select this if the connected TV  
has the NTSC system. It will change the  
video signal of a PAL disc (VCD only) and  
output it to NTSC format.  
or formatted to fit your TV screen.  
4:3 LB (letterbox) –  
Select this if you have a  
conventional TV. In this  
case, a wide picture with  
black bands on the upper and lower  
portions of the TV screen will be  
displayed.  
PAL Select this if the connected TV has  
the PAL system. It will change the video  
signal of an NTSC disc and output it to  
PAL format.  
3 Press 34to select a setting and press  
OK to confirm.  
16:9 Select this if  
you have a wide-  
screen TV.  
Follow the instructions shown on the  
TV to confirm the selection (if any).  
If a blank/distorted TV screen appears,  
wait for 15 seconds for auto recovery.  
3 Press 34to select a setting and press  
OK to confirm.  
TIPS:  
To return to the previous menu, press 1.  
To exit the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.  
15  
Getting Started  
{CNTR DELAY} – Select this to set the  
delay time in relation to the listening  
position/distance from the center speaker  
(5ms, 3ms, 2ms, 1ms or OFF).  
Step 3: Setting the speakers  
You can adjust the delay time (center and  
rear speakers only) and volume level for  
individual speakers. These adjustments  
let you optimise the sound according to  
your surroundings and setup.  
{REAR DELAY} – Select this to set the  
delay time in relation to the listening  
position/distance from the rear speakers  
(15ms, 12ms, 9ms, 6ms, 3ms or OFF).  
Test Tone -Turning on/off  
5 Press 1 2 to adjust the settings that  
If you have turned on the test tone, the  
test signal will be automatically generated  
to help you judge the sound level of each  
speaker.  
best suit your surround sound needs.  
6 Press O K to confirm.  
Helpful Hint:  
1 In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU.  
Use the 1234keys on the remote  
to navigate in the menu.  
– Use longer delay time settings when the  
rear speakers are closer to the listener than  
the front speakers.  
2 Highlight  
icon and press 4.  
Adjusting the speaker output levels  
Move to  
and press 2.  
You can adjust the rear speakers, center  
speaker and subwoofer output levels by  
comparing the sound from the front  
speakers.  
Move to {TEST TONE} and press 2.  
NIGHT MODE  
CNTR DELAY  
REAR DELAY  
TEST TONE  
OFF  
ON  
TEST TONE  
3 Press 34to select a setting.  
Adjusting the delay tim e  
4 Press 34to highlight one of the options  
below at a time, then press 2.  
Press the respective buttons on the  
remote (REAR +-, CENTER +-  
and SUBW +-) to adjust the output  
level between -15dB ~ +10dB.  
NIGHT MODE  
CNTR DELAY  
REAR DELAY  
TEST TONE  
CENTER DELAY SET TO 1 MS  
Helpful Hint:  
If you have selected Stereo mode,  
adjusting the center and rear speakers’  
volume level will have no effect.  
TIPS:  
To return to the previous menu, press 1.  
To exit the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.  
16  
Getting Started  
Step 4: Setting language  
preferences  
Audio, Subtitle and Disc m enu  
languages  
1 In disc stop mode, press SYSTEM  
MENU.  
You can select your preferred language  
settings so that this DVD system will  
automatically switch to the language for you  
whenever you load a disc. If the language  
selected is not available on the disc, the  
discs default setting language will be used  
instead. The OSD (on-screen display)  
language for the system menu will remain  
as you set it, regardless of various disc  
languages.  
Use the 1234keys on the remote  
to navigate in the menu.  
2 Highlight  
icon and press 4.  
Move to  
and press 2.  
Move to highlight one of the options  
below at a time, then press 2.  
{AUDIO} (discs soundtrack)  
{SUBTITLE} (discs subtitles)  
{DISC MENU} (discs menu)  
O n-screen display (O SD) language  
1 In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU.  
Use the 1234keys on the remote  
to navigate in the menu.  
AUDIO  
ENGLISH  
ENGLISH  
ENGLISH  
SUBTITLE  
DISC MENU  
2 Highlight  
icon and press 4.  
Move to  
and press 2.  
GOTO LANGUAGE SETUP PAGE  
Move to {MENU LANG} and press 2.  
3 Press 34to select a language and press  
O K to confirm.  
PARENTAL  
4 Repeat steps 2~3 for other settings.  
PASSWORD  
ENGLISH  
SPANISH  
PROTUGUESE  
MENU LANG  
DEFAULTS  
OSD LANGUAGE SET TO ENGLISH  
3 Press 34to select a language and press  
O K to confirm.  
TIPS:  
To return to the previous menu, press 1.  
To exit the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.  
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Getting Started  
Progressive Scan  
The progressive scan produces 60  
complete frames per second, rather than  
30 frames per second of interlaced  
scanning (normal TV system).With nearly  
double the number of lines, progressive  
scan offers higher picture resolution,  
eliminates bothersome motion artifacts  
and jaggier edges on moving objects.  
To enjoy the quality offered by  
progressive scan, a progressive scan TV is  
required.  
Deactivate Progressive Scan  
m anually  
When the progressive scan functiom is  
activated, the TV screen may bo blank  
because of the following reasons:  
Your TV supports progressive scan,  
but it is not activated.To activate it,  
please refer to your TV user manual.  
The cables are not connected  
accordingly. Refer to page 8 for proper  
connections.  
YouTV does not support progressive  
scan function. In that case, you can  
deactivate progressive scan as below.  
1 Press STANDBY O N on the front  
panel to switch on the DVD receiver.  
2 Press and hold O PEN/CLO SE 0 on  
the front panel, while pressing down  
O PEN/CLO SE 0, press numerical  
keypad “1” on the remote control.  
3 The blue Philips DVD background  
appears on the TV."  
18  
Disc O perations  
IMPO RTANT!  
If the inhibit icon (or X)  
Region Codes  
DVDs must be labelled for ALL  
regions or for Region 4 in order  
to play on this DVD system. You  
cannot play discs that are labeled  
for other regions.  
ALL  
appears on the TV screen  
when a button is pressed, it  
m eans the function is not available  
on the current disc or at the current  
tim e.  
4
Helpful Hints:  
– DVD discs and players are  
designed with regional restrictions.  
Before playing a disc, m ake sure the  
disc is for the sam e zone as your  
player.  
– Do not push on the disc tray or  
put any objects other than discs on  
the disc tray. Doing so m ay cause  
the disc player to m alfunction.  
It may not be possible to play CD-R/RW in  
all cases due to the type of disc or condition  
of the recording.  
If you are having trouble playing a certain  
disc, remove the disc and try a different one.  
Improperly formatted discs will not play on  
this DVD system.  
Playing discs  
Playable discs  
1 Press SO URCE control until “DISC”  
appears on the display panel (or press  
DISC on the remote).  
Your DVD hom e cinem a system will  
play:  
– DigitalVersatile Discs (DVDs)  
Video CDs (VCDs)  
Super Video CDs (SVCDs)  
– Audio Compact Discs (CDs)  
MP3 discs, picture (Kodak, JPEG) files  
on CD-R(W)  
2 Turn on the TV power and set to the  
correct Video In channel. (See page 14  
“Setting the TV).  
You should see the blue Philips DVD  
background screen on the TV.  
JPEG/ISO 9660 format  
3 Press the OPEN /CLOSE 0to open the  
disc tray and load a disc, then press the  
button again to close the disc tray.  
Make sure the disc label is facing up.  
For double-sided discs, load the side you  
want to play face down.  
Maximum 12 characters display  
Supported sampling frequencies :  
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz  
Supported Bit-rates : 32~256 (kbps),  
variable bit rates  
4 Press ÉÅ to start playback.  
If a disc menu shows on the TV, see  
next page on “Using the Disc Menu”.  
If the disc is locked by parental  
control, you must enter your four-digit  
password (see page 28).  
TIPS: The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer  
to the instructions supplied with the discs.  
19  
Disc O perations  
Resum ing playback from the last  
stopped point (DVD/VCD/CD)  
Using the Disc Menu  
Depending on the disc, a menu may  
appear on the TV screen once you load in  
the disc.  
When play is stopped and the disc has  
not been ejected, press RESUME.  
To cancel the resum e m ode  
To select a playback feature or item  
Use the 1234keys or num eric  
keypad (0-9) on the remote, then press  
O K to start playback.  
When play is stopped, press Ç again.  
Helpful Hint:  
– Opening the disc tray or disconnecting the  
DVD system from the power supply will  
cancel the resume option.  
To access the m enu  
Press DISC MENU on the remote.  
For VCDs with Playback Control  
(PBC) feature (version 2.0 only)  
Selecting various repeat  
functions  
During playback, pressing DISC MENU  
will return to the menu screen (if PBC is  
on).  
Repeat play m ode  
While playing a disc, press REPEAT to  
select various repeat mode.  
"REPEAT” icon will appear on the display,  
except REPEAT OFF mode.  
Basic playback controls  
Pausing playback  
Press ÉÅ.  
DVD  
REPEAT CHAPTER REPEAT TITLE  
REPEAT OFF  
To resume normal playback, press  
ÉÅ again.  
VCD/SVCD/CD  
REPEAT ONE (repeat the current  
track) REPEAT DISC ™  
REPEAT-OFF  
Selecting another track/chapter  
Press S/ Tor use the num eric  
keypad (0-9) to key in a track/chapter  
number.  
MP3  
If repeat mode is active, pressing S  
/ T will replay the same track/chapter.  
REPEAT ONE REPEAT ALBUM ™  
REPEAT DISC REPEAT OFF  
Searching backward/forward  
Press and hold S/ T, then press  
ÉÅ to resume normal playback.  
While searching, pressing and holding  
S/ Tagain will increase the  
search speed.  
Helpful Hint:  
ForVCD, repeat playback is not possible if  
the PBC mode is switched on.  
Stopping playback  
Press Ç.  
TIPS: The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer  
to the instructions supplied with the discs.  
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Disc O perations  
Repeating a section within a title/  
track  
Clearing the program  
Stop playback, then press the Ç again.  
1 While playing a disc, press REPEAT A-B  
"PROG CLR" appears.  
at the starting point.  
Helpful Hints:  
2 Press REPEAT A-B again to end the  
section.  
If the DVD system is disconnected from  
the power supply, it will erase the program.  
ForVCD, the program option is only  
possible if the PBC mode is turned off.  
The section A and B can be set only  
within the same title/track.  
The section will now repeat  
continuously.  
3 Press REPEAT A-B again to resume  
Using the m enu bar to  
program  
normal playback.  
IMPO RTANT!  
Program favourite tracks  
(audio CDs and VCDs)  
You can play the contents of the disc in  
the order you want, by programming the  
order of the tracks to be played. Up to  
99 tracks can be stored.  
You have to turn on your TV and set  
to the correct Video In channel. (See  
page 14 Setting the TV).  
1 Stop playback, then press SYSTEM  
MENU.  
The menu bar will appear across the  
top of the TV screen.  
1 Stop playback, then press PRO G on the  
2 Press 12to select  
and press 4to  
front panel to enter program mode.  
enter the program menu.  
2 Use the num eric keypad (0-9) to enter  
a valid track number.  
"FULL" will appear if you have  
programmed 99 tracks.  
PROGRAM P 00 : 00  
3 Press O K to store the track.  
3 Use the num eric keypad (0-9) to enter  
the track number to be programmed.  
"FULL" will appear if you have  
4 Repeat steps 2~3 to select other tracks.  
5 Press ÉÅ to start program playback.  
programmed 99 tracks.  
4 Press ÉÅ to start program playback.  
To clear the program  
Stop playback, then press the Ç again.  
TIPS: The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer  
to the instructions supplied with the discs.  
21  
Disc O perations  
During playback, you can;  
Playing MP3 /Picture disc  
(Kodak, JPEG)  
Press S / T to select another title/  
picture in the current folder.  
IMPO RTANT!  
Use 1234keys to rotate/flip the  
You have to turn on your TV and set  
to the correct Video In channel. (See  
page 14 Setting the TV.)  
picture files.  
Select “ZOOM ON”, then press and hold  
the S / T (or select Q R on  
the system menu, then press 4) to zoom  
the picture in or out.  
MP3 / JPEG picture disc  
1 Load an MP3/JPEG Picture disc.  
The disc reading time may exceed  
30 seconds due to the complexity of  
the directory/file configuration.  
Press ÉÅ to pause/resume playback.  
Helpful Hints:  
2 The album/picture menu appears on the  
TV screen. If not, press DISC MENU on  
the remote.  
– Due to the recording nature of Digital Audio  
MP3 (DAM), only digital audio music will play.  
It is normal to experience an occasional  
“skip” while listening to your MP3 discs.  
It may not be possible to play certain MP3  
or JPEG disc due to the configuration and  
characteristics of the disc or condition of the  
recording.  
3 Use 1234keys to select a desired  
album, then press O K to open the folder  
(for MP3 disc only).  
The title menu appears on the TV.  
For multi-session discs with different  
formats, only the first session will be avalable.  
4 Use 1234keys to select a desired  
title, then press O K to start playback.  
You can also use the num eric keypad  
JPEG and MP3 sim ultaneously  
playback  
(0-9) to enter your choice.  
5 To stop playback, press Ç.  
1 Select a MP3 track and press NIGHT.  
MP3 is selected’ appears on the TV.  
Kodak picture CD  
2 Press 34to select a picture file, then  
press O K.  
1 Load a Kodak picture disc.  
The disc reading time may exceed  
30 seconds due to the complexity of  
the directory/file configuration.  
The picture will be played back in  
sequence together with MP3 music.  
3 To quit simultaneous playback, press Ç.  
The picture and MP3 music playback  
will stop.  
2 Playback will start automatically.  
3 To stop playback, pressÇ.  
9 thumbnail pictures will appear on  
the TV.  
Helpful Hint:  
If the disc menu doesnt appear on theTV  
screen, press DISC MENU to turn on the  
disc menu.  
Use S / T to view the  
previous/next page (if available).  
4 Use 1234keys to navigate within the  
menu and press O K to start playback.  
22  
DVD Setup Menu O ptions  
SUBTITLE  
Using the m enu bar  
Select a subtitle language that is available on the DVD.  
You can continue a number of operations  
directly via the multiple menu bars on the  
TV screen without interrupting the disc  
playback. The exception is when you  
LANGUAGE  
DVD : Select an audio soundtrack language that is  
available on the DVD.  
VCD : Select audio channels : LEFT VOCAL,  
RIGHT VOCAL, MONO LEFT,  
MONO RIGHT or STEREO.  
enter (SETUP MENU), after which the  
playback will pause.  
SLO W MO TIO N  
Select a slow playback speed. The volume will be  
muted. To resume normal playback, press ÉÅ.  
DVD : SF x2, SF x4, SF x8,  
SR x2, SR x4, SR x8, PLAY.  
VCD : SF x1, SF x2, SF x3, PLAY.  
,
(SF - Slow Forward, SR- Slow Rerverse)  
FAST REVERSE (FR)  
DVD / MP3 : FR x2, FR x4, FR x6, FR x8, PLAY.  
VCD /CD : FR x1, FR x2, FR x3, FR x4, PLAY.  
FAST FO RW ARD (FF)  
DVD / MP3 : FF x2, FF x4, FF x6, FF x8, PLAY.  
VCD / CD : FF x1, FF x2, FF x3, FF x4, PLAY.  
Select a search speed (FR - backward, FF - forward).  
The volume will be muted. To resume normal  
playback, press ÉÅ.  
1 In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU.  
The menu bar will appear across the  
top of the TV screen.  
STATUS  
Allows viewing of the current status of the disc  
.
The information will vary depending on the disc  
format.  
Available on DVD only  
TITLE SEARCH (TITLE XX:YY")  
Select a Title for playback to begin.  
CHAPTER SEARCH (CHAPTER XX:YY)  
Select a Chapter for playback to begin.  
"XX" - current title/chapter number.  
"YY" - total number of title/chapter.  
Use the num eric keypad (0-9) to change the  
"XX" number, then press O K.  
2 Use 1234keys on the remote to  
navigate in the menu.  
Press 12to move through the menu bar.  
Press 4to enter the selection. If  
there are multiple choices available,  
press 4repeatedly to select.  
TIME SEARCH (TIME __:__:__)  
Use the num eric keypad (0-9) to enter the  
time (hours, minutes and seconds) at which you want  
playback to begin (for DVD or VCD with PBC-OFF  
only).  
ZO O M  
3 Press SYSTEM MENU again to exit the  
Select an enlarge picture ratio : x1.5, x2 or x4. You can  
use 1234keys to move within the enlarged picture  
on the TV.  
menu.  
To resume normal playback,  
select 'ZOOM OFF' from the menu.  
IMPO RTANT!  
ANGLE (for DVD only)  
Select to view the same scene from different angles  
if the DVD is recorded with multiple angles.  
– Som e operations m ay be different  
or restricted, depending on the disc  
form at. Refer to the jacket or case  
of the disc you are playing.  
Changing the Subtitle Language  
and Audio Language from the m enu  
bar will only apply to the current  
disc, it will not change the default  
preset.  
STEP FO RW ARD  
Select to advance the still picture one frame  
forward. To resume normal playback, press ÉÅ.  
PBC O N/O FF (for VCD 2.0 with PBC feature)  
Select between PBC On and Off.  
'PBC OFF' - the playback will start automatically.  
'PBC ON' - the disc menu (if available) will appear  
on the TV. Use the num eric keypad (0-9) to  
enter your choice.  
PRO GRAM  
Stop playback, then select this to enter the program  
menu (see page 21 "Using the menu bar to program").  
23  
DVD Setup Menu O ptions  
Setting the video output  
Using the Setup Menu  
This DVD setup is carried out via the TV,  
enabling you to customise the DVD  
system to suit your particular  
requirements.  
Choose the type of video output that  
matches the video connection between  
the DVD system and your TV.  
Stop playback, then follow the steps of  
“Using the Setup Menu” and select :  
> VIDEO OUT  
,
4
TV SHAPE  
TV SYSTEM  
VIDEO OUT  
S-VIDEO  
YPRPB  
SCR SAVER  
SMART POWER  
1 In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU.  
S-VIDEO  
Playback will pause.  
2 Highlight  
icon and press 4to enter  
S-VIDEO  
the setup menu. Then press 34to  
select one of the setup menu options and  
press 2to enter the menu.  
Select this if you have connected the  
DVD system to your TV using the  
S-Video jack.  
Y PR PB  
SYSTEM MENU  
Select this if you have connected the  
DVD system to your TV using component  
video jacks.  
Picture Setup  
Sound Setup  
Helpful Hint:  
Language Setup  
You do not need to adjust the video output  
setting if you are using CVBS jack (yellow) to  
connect the DVD system to yourTV.  
If the Progressive Scan is set to ON, this  
item will not be available.  
Feature Setup  
3 Use 1234keys on the remote to  
navigate in the menu.  
4 Press O K to confirm your selection.  
NOTE:  
Som e of the features in the Setup  
Menu are described in “Getting  
Started”.  
TIPS:  
To return to the previous menu, press 1.  
To exit the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.  
24  
DVD Setup Menu O ptions  
Progressive Scan – turn on/off  
Screen Saver – turning on /off  
The screen saver will help to prevent  
your TV display device from getting  
damaged.  
To select this item you must set “Video  
Output” to Y PR PB and ensure that your  
TV has progressive scan (see page 9).  
Follow the steps of “Using the Setup  
Menu” and select :  
Follow the steps of “Using the Setup  
Menu” and select :  
> SCR SAVER  
> PRO GRESSIVE  
TV SHAPE  
TV SYTEM  
VIDEO OUT  
TV SHAPE  
TV SYSTEM  
VIDEO OUT  
SCR SAVER  
OFF  
SMART POWER  
ON  
PROGRESSIVE  
SCR SAVER  
OFF  
ON  
SMART POWER  
SCREEN SAVER NOW OFF  
PROGRESSIVE NOW OFF  
O FF  
OFF  
Select this to disable the screen saver  
function.  
Select this to disable Progressive scan  
function.  
ON  
O N  
Select this to enable the Progressive scan  
function.  
Select this if you wish to turn off the TV  
screen when play is stopped or paused  
for more than five (5) minutes.  
Helpful Hint:  
If a blank/distortedTV screen appears,  
wait for 15 seconds for auto recovery.  
To deactivate the progressive function,  
refer to the hint menu displayed on theTV  
screen or see page 8 and 18.  
25  
DVD Setup Menu O ptions  
Night m ode – turning on/off  
Sm art power – turn on/off  
When the night mode is activated, the  
high volume outputs will be softened and  
low volume outputs will be brought  
upward to an audible level. It is useful for  
watching your favourite action movie  
without disturbing others at night.  
This function can also be accessed via the  
NIGHT button on the remote.  
When in “Stop” or “No Disc” mode, the  
DVD system will switch to standby mode,  
after 15 minutes of inactivity for energy  
saving.  
Follow the steps of “Using the Setup  
Menu” and select:  
> SMART POW ER  
Follow the steps of “Using the Setup  
Menu” and select:  
TV SHAPE  
> NIGHT MO DE  
TV SYSTEM  
VIDEO OUT  
SCR SAVER  
SMART POWER  
OFF  
ON  
NIGHT MODE  
CNTR DELAY  
REAR DELAY  
TEST TONE  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
Smart Power is disabled.  
NIGHT MODE SET TO OFF  
ON  
O FF  
In STOP or NO DISC mode, if no actions  
are performed for 15 minutes, the smart  
power will be activated.  
Select this when you want to enjoy the  
full dynamic of surround sound.  
O N  
Select this to level out the volume.  
This feature is only available for movies  
with Dolby Digital mode.  
TIPS:  
To return to the previous menu, press 1.  
To exit the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.  
26  
DVD Setup Menu O ptions  
2 Select  
Move to  
icon and press 4.  
Setting the DEFAULT function will reset  
all options and your personal settings to  
the factory defaults, except your  
password for Parental Control andVideo  
Output.  
and press 2.  
Move to {PARENTAL} and press 2.  
__ __ __ __  
Enter code  
PARENTAL  
PASSWORD  
MENU LANG  
DEFAULTS  
Follow the steps of “Using the Setup  
Menu” and select :  
> DEFAULTS  
PLEASE ENTER PASSWORD  
3 Use the num eric keypad (0-9) to enter  
1234’ (default password) when you are  
asked to enter the four-digit password.  
You will have to enter the same code,  
exactly, twice.  
PARENTAL  
PASSWORD  
MENU LANG  
DEFAULTS  
RESET  
LOAD FACTORY SETTINGS  
To change the password, see page 28  
“Changing the password”.  
RESET  
Pressing 2to select {RESET}, all settings  
will now reset to factory defaults.  
4 Select a rating level and press OK.  
DVDs that are rated above the level  
you selected will not play unless you  
enter your four-digit password and  
choose a higher level rating.  
Restricting playback by Parental  
Control  
To disable Parental Controls and have  
all discs play, choose NO 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  
playback of certain discs that are not  
suitable for your children or have certain  
discs played with alternative scenes.  
PARENTAL  
1 KID SAFE  
2 G  
3 PG  
4 PG 13  
5 PG-R  
6 R  
PASSWORD  
MENU LANG  
DEFAULTS  
7 NC-17  
8 ADULT  
KID SAFE  
1 In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU.  
Use the 1234keys on the remote  
to navigate in the menu.  
5 Press SYSTEM MENU again to exit the  
menu.  
TIPS:  
To return to the previous menu, press 1.  
To exit the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.  
27  
DVD Setup Menu O ptions  
2 Select  
Move to  
icon and press 4.  
Rating explanations  
NO PARENTAL – All discs will play.  
and press 2.  
8 ADULT  
7 NC-17  
5-6 PG-R  
Mature material; should be viewed  
only by adults due to graphic sexual  
material, violence, or language.  
Move to {PASSWORD} and press 2.  
No children under age 17; not  
recommended viewing for  
children under age 17.  
PARENTAL  
__ __ __ __  
Enter old code  
PASSWORD  
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.  
MENU LANG  
DEFAULTS  
PLEASE ENTER OLD PASSWORD  
4 PG13  
Material is unsuitable for children  
under age 13.  
Parental Guidance suggested.  
General Audience; recommended  
as acceptable for viewers of all  
ages.  
Kids material; recommended  
especially for children and  
viewers of all ages.  
3 Use the num eric keypad (0-9) to enter  
your original four-digit password at “Enter  
old code”.  
3 PG  
2 G  
If you are asked to enter the code for  
the first time, key in ‘1234’.  
If you forget your password, press Ç  
four tim es to restore to the default  
password (1234).  
1 KID SAFE  
Helpful Hints:  
4 Enter your new four-digit password.  
VCD, SVCD, CD have no level indication,  
so parental control has no effect on these  
type of discs.This also applies to most illegal  
DVDs.  
Some DVDs are not encoded with a rating  
though the movie rating may be printed on  
the Disc cover. The rating level feature does  
not prohibit playback of such Discs.  
PARENTAL  
__ __ __ __  
PASSWORD  
Enter new code  
MENU LANG  
DEFAULTS  
PLEASE ENTER NEW PASSWORD  
5 Enter the same new four-digit password  
again.  
Changing the password  
You can change the four-digit password  
used for Parental Control. Enter your  
four-digit password to play a prohibited  
disc or if prompted for a password. The  
default password is 1234.’  
PARENTAL  
__ __ __ __  
PASSWORD  
Confirm code  
MENU LANG  
DEFAULTS  
1 In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU.  
Use the 1234keys on the remote  
to navigate in the menu.  
Confirm :  
6 Press SYSTEM MENU again to remove  
the menu.  
TIPS:  
To return to the previous menu, press 1.  
To exit the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.  
28  
Tuner O perations  
IMPO RTANT!  
1 Tune to your desired radio station (see  
Make sure the FM and AM antennas  
are connected.  
Tuning to a radio station”).  
2 Press PRO G.  
PRO GRAM” icon appears.  
Tuning to radio stations  
3 Use the num eric keypad (0-9) to  
select a preset number.  
1 Press TUNER on the remote (or press  
SO URCE control on front panel) to  
select “FM” or “AM”.  
If “PRO GRAM” icon goes off before you  
select the desired preset number, press  
PROG again.  
2 Press and hold S / T on the  
remote until the frequency indication  
starts to change, then release.  
The next radio station will tune  
automatically.  
4 Press PRO G again to store.  
5 Repeat steps 1~4to store other radio  
3 To tune a weak station, press S / T  
briefly and repeatedly until an optimal  
reception is found.  
stations.  
Helpful Hints:  
If you attempt to program more than 40  
preset radio stations,“PROG FULL”  
appears.  
The system will exit presetting mode if no  
button is pressed within five seconds.  
Presetting radio stations  
You can store up to 40 preset radio  
stations in the memory, starting from FM  
and followed by AM bands.  
Selecting a preset radio  
station  
Autom atic presetting  
You can store all available radio stations  
automatically.  
Press 1 2or use the num eric keypad  
(0-9) to select a preset number.  
The preset number, radio frequency,  
and waveband will appear.  
In tuner mode, press and hold PRO G  
until "AUTO PROG" appears.  
Deleting a preset radio station  
AUTO PROG  
Press and hold Ç until “PXX CLR”  
appears.  
All the available radio stations with  
strong transmission signal will be stored.  
Automatic preset will begin from  
preset (1) and all your former presets will  
be overridden.  
If it reaches 40 presets,“PROG FULL”  
appears.  
Once completed,“PROG END”  
appears.  
The current preset radio station will  
be deleted.  
Changing tuning grid  
In some countries, the frequency step  
between adjacent channels in the AM/FM  
band is 9K/50K(10/100K in some areas).  
The preset frequency step in the factory  
is 9K/50K.  
In tuner mode, press and hold PLAY/  
PAUSE on the front panel for more than  
5 seconds, the display will show “9/  
50KHZ” or 10/100KHZ” .  
Manual presetting  
You can choose to store only your  
favourite radio stations.  
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O ther Functions  
Setting the Sleep Tim er  
Sound Control  
The sleep timer enables the system to  
switch to standby mode automatically at a  
preset time.  
IMPO RTANT!  
For proper surround sound, m ake  
sure the speakers and subwoofer are  
connected (see page 7).  
Press SLEEP repeatedly until it reaches  
the desired preset turn-off time.  
The selections are as follows (time in  
minutes):  
Selecting surround sound  
Press SURRO UND to select  
multichannel surround or stereo mode.  
The availability of the various surround  
sound modes depends on the number of  
speakers used and the sound available on  
the disc.  
1530456090120  
OFF15…  
SLEEP” icon will be shown on the  
display, except if "OFF" is selected.  
The center and surround speakers  
operate only in Multi-channel surround  
mode.  
The available output modes for multi-  
channel include: Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro  
Logic or Dolby Pro Logic II surround  
sound.  
Stereo broadcasts or recordings will  
produce some surround channel effects  
when played in a surround mode.  
However, mono (single channel sound)  
sources will not produce any sound from  
the rear speakers.  
To check or change the setting  
Press SLEEP once to show the  
remaining time before switching off.  
If you continue pressing the SLEEP  
button, the next Sleep Timer option will  
appear.  
To cancel the sleep tim er  
Press SLEEP repeatedly until "OFF"  
appears or press the STANDBY O N  
button.  
Selecting digital sound effects  
Select a preset digital sound effects that  
matches your discs content or that  
optimises the sound of the musical style  
you are playing.  
Press SO UND to select the available  
sound effect.  
When playing movie discs, you can select:  
CONCERT,ACTION, DRAMA or SCI-FI.  
When playing music discs or while in  
TV, TUNER or AUX mode, you can  
select: DIGITAL, CLASSIC, ROCK or  
JAZZ.  
Helpful Hint:  
For flat sound output, select CONCERT or  
CLASSIC.  
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O ther Functions  
Using the rem ote to operate  
Philips’ television  
Volum e control  
Adjust VO LUME control (or press  
VO L +/-on the remote) to increase  
or decrease the volume level.  
"VOL XX" appears. “XX” denotes the  
volume level.  
1 Press TV.  
2 Press S / T or use the num eric  
keypad (0-9) to select the TV’s channel.  
3 Press TVVO L +/- to adjust the TV’s  
To listen through the headphones  
volume level.  
Plug in the headphones to the PHO NES  
socket at the front of the DVD system.  
The speakers will be muted.  
4 Press B to turn off your TV.  
Helpful Hint:  
– When listening toTV or AUX programs,  
press the respectiveTV or AUX button on the  
remote in order for the sound to be heard.  
To turn off the volum e tem porarily  
Press MUTE.  
Playback will continue without sound  
and "MUTE" appears.  
To restore the volume, press MUTE  
again or increase the volume level.  
Dim m ing system s display  
screen  
In any active mode, press DIM to select  
desired brightness : HIGH, MID or LOW.  
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Specifications  
AMPLIFIER SECTIO N  
MAIN UNIT  
PMPO Power  
Total output power  
Home Theater Mode  
1% THD  
- Front  
- Rear  
2400W  
Power Supply Rating  
110 V / 220V  
50 - 60 Hz Switchable  
110W  
200W  
Power Consumption  
Dimensions (w x h x d) 435 x 53 x 359 (mm)  
Weight  
120W  
20W1 x 2  
5.59 kg  
20W1 x 2  
- Center  
20W1  
SPEAKERS  
Front/Rear speakers  
System  
Impedance  
Speaker drivers  
- Subwoofer  
Frequency Response  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio  
Input Sensitivity  
- AUX In  
20W2  
180 Hz – 14 kHz / 3 dB  
> 60 dB (A-weighted)  
2 ways  
4  
3” full-range woofer  
with piezo  
450 mV  
450 mV  
-TV In  
Frequency response  
160 Hz – 20 kHz  
1
4 ohm, 160 Hz - 20 kHz, 1% THD  
Dimensions (w x h x d) 95 x 150 x 90 (mm)  
2 4 ohm, 40 Hz - 160 Hz, 1% THD  
Weight  
0.54 kg (Front speaker)  
0.64 kg (Rear speaker)  
TUNER SECTIO N  
Tuning Range  
(Front speakers are magnetically shielded)  
FM 87.5 – 108 MHz  
(50/100kHz steps)  
AM 530 – 1710 kHz  
(10kHz steps)  
CENTER SPEAKER  
System  
2 ways, magnetically  
shielded  
AM 531-1602kHz  
(9kHz steps)  
Impedance  
4  
26 dB Quieting Sensitivity FM 22 dBf  
26 dB Quieting Sensitivity AM 5000 V/m  
Speaker drivers  
2 x 3” full-range woofer  
with piezo  
160 Hz – 20 kHz  
IF Rejection Ratio  
FM 60 dB  
AM 24 dB  
Frequency response  
Dimensions (w x h x d) 250 x 94 x 84 (mm)  
Weight 1.05 kg  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio  
FM 50 dB  
AM 30dB  
AM Suppression Ratio  
Harmonic Distortion  
FM 30 dB  
PASSIVE SUBW O O FER  
FM Mono 3%  
FM Stereo 3%  
AM 5%  
FM 180 Hz – 10 kHz /  
6 dB  
FM 26 dB (1 kHz)  
FM 23.5 dB  
Impedance  
4 Ω  
Speaker drivers  
Frequency response  
6.5” woofer  
40 Hz – 160 Hz  
Frequency Response  
Dimensions (w x h x d) 230 x 222 x 360 (mm)  
Weight 3.68 kg  
Stereo Separation  
Stereo Threshold  
DISC SECTIO N  
Laser Type  
Disc Diametre  
Video Decoding  
Video DAC  
Specifications subject to change without prior  
notice  
Semiconductor  
12cm / 8cm  
MPEG-2 / MPEG-1  
10 Bits  
Signal System  
Video Format  
Video S/N  
PAL / NTSC  
4:3 / 16:9  
56 dB (minimum)  
Composite Video Output 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ꢀ  
S-Video Output  
Y - 1.0Vp-p, 75 ꢀ  
C - 0.286Vp-p, 75 ꢀ  
Audio DAC  
Frequency Response  
24 Bits / 96 kHz  
4 Hz – 20 kHz (44.1 kHz)  
4 Hz – 22 kHz (48 kHz)  
4 Hz – 44 kHz (96 kHz)  
SPDIF (Sony Philips  
digital interface) Coaxial  
IEC 60958  
Digital Output  
- PCM  
- Dolby Digital  
IEC 60958, IEC 61937  
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Troubleshooting  
WARNING  
Under no circum stances 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 rem edy a problem by following these hints, please  
consult your dealer or Philips for help.  
Problem  
Solution  
No power.  
No picture.  
Check if the AC power cord is properly  
connected.  
Press the STANDBY ON on the front of the  
DVD system to turn on the power.  
Refer to your TV’s manual for correct Video In  
channel selection. Change the TV channel until  
you see the DVD screen.  
Press DISC on the remote.  
Refer to description "Progressive Scan" on the  
next page.  
Com pletely distorted picture or  
black /white picture.  
If this happens when you changing the setting  
of the TV SYSTEM’, wait for 15 seconds for  
auto recovery.  
Check the video connection.  
Sometimes a small amount of picture distortion  
may appear. This is not a malfunction.  
Clean the disc.  
The aspect ratio of the screen cannot  
be changed even though you have set  
the TV display.  
The aspect ratio is fixed on the DVD disc.  
Depending on the TV, it may not be possible  
to change the aspect ratio.  
No sound or distorted sound.  
Adjust the volume.  
Check the speaker connections and settings.  
Disconnect the headphones.  
Press the correct source button on the  
remote (TV or AUX, for example) to choose  
the equipment that you want to hear through  
the DVD system.  
The DVD system does not work.  
Disconnect the power cord from the power  
outlet for a few minutes. Reconnect the  
power cord and try to operate again as usual.  
The disc tray cannot open and “TRAY  
LO CKED” is displayed.  
Press and hold SOURCE button on the front  
panel for more than two seconds, then press  
PLAY button.  
The display panel is dark.  
Low hum or buzz sound.  
Press DIM again.  
Place the DVD system as far away as possible  
from electrical devices that may be causing  
interference.  
Cannot activate som e features, such as  
Angles, Subtitles, or m ulti-language  
Audio.  
The features may not be available on the DVD.  
Changing the language for the sound or  
subtitle is prohibited on the DVD.  
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Solution  
The DVD player does not start playback.  
Insert a readable disc with the playback side  
facing down. The DVD+R/CD-R must be  
finalised.  
Check the disc type, colour system and region  
code.  
Check for any scratches or smudges on the disc.  
Press SYSTEM SETUP to turn off the setup  
menu screen.  
You may need to enter the password in order  
to change the parental control rating level or  
to unlock the disc for playback.  
Moisture has condensed inside the system.  
Remove the disc and leave the system turned  
on for about an hour.  
There is no sound from the center and  
rear speakers.  
Press CENTER +- or REAR +- to adjust  
the volume level.  
Make sure the center and rear speakers are  
connected correctly.  
Press SURROUND button to select a correct  
surround sound setting.  
Make sure the source you are playing is  
recorded or broadcast in surround sound  
(DPL II, Dolby Digital, etc.)  
If the signal is too weak, adjust the antenna or  
connect an external antenna for better reception.  
Increase the distance between the system and  
your TV or VCR.  
Radio reception is poor.  
Tune in to the correct frequency.  
Place the antenna farther away from any  
equipment that may be causing the noise.  
Select the source (DISC or TUNER, for  
example) before pressing the function button  
(ÉÅ , S, T).  
Reduce the distance between the remote  
control and the system.  
The rem ote control does not function  
properly.  
Replace the batteries with new ones.  
Point the remote control directly toward the  
IR sensor.  
Check that the batteries are loaded correctly.  
Ensure that you have activated the progressive  
scan function.To activate, reder to your TV  
user manual.  
The TV screen has no display when  
progressive scan function is activated.  
Ensure that your TV supports progressive scan,  
if not see page 18 to deactivate it.  
Ensure that your cables are connected  
correctly, See page 8 for propor connections.  
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Glossary  
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.  
JPEG: A very common digital still picture  
format.A still-picture data compression system  
proposed by the Joint Photographic Expert  
Group, which features small decrease in image  
quality in spite of its high compression ratio.  
Aspect ratio: The ratio of vertical and  
horizontal sizes of a displayed image.The  
horizontal vs. vertical ratio of conventional  
TVs. is 4:3, and that of wide-screens is 16:9.  
MP3: A file format with a sound data  
compression system.“MP3” is the abbreviation  
of Motion Picture Experts Group 1 (or  
MPEG-1) Audio Layer 3. By using the MP3  
format. One CD-R or CD-RW can contain  
about 10 times more data then a regular CD.  
AUDIO O UT Jacks: Red and white jacks on  
the back of the DVD System that send audio  
to another system (TV, Stereo, etc.)  
Parental control: Limits Disc play according  
to the age of the users or the limitation level in  
each country. The limitation varies from disc  
to disc; when it is activated, playback will be  
prohibited if the softwares level is higher than  
the user-set level.  
Bit Rate: The amount of data used to hold a  
given length of music; measured in kilobits per  
second, or kbps. Or, the speed at which you  
record. Generally, the higher the bit rate, or  
the higher the recording speed, the better the  
sound quality. However, higher bit rates use  
more space on a Disc.  
PCM (Pulse Code Modulation): A system  
for converting analog sound signal to digital  
signal for later processing, with no data  
compression used in conversion.  
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.  
Playback control (PBC): Refers to the  
signal recorded on video CDs or SVCDs for  
controlling playback. By using menu screens  
recorded on aVideo CD or SVCD that  
supports PBC, you can enjoy interactive  
playback and searching.  
Com ponent Video O ut Jacks: Red, blue,  
and green jacks on the back of the DVD  
System that send high-quality video to a TV  
that has Component Video In jacks (R/G/B,  
Y/Pb/Pr, YUV, etc.)  
Progressive Scan: It displays all the  
horizontal lines of a picture at one time, as a  
single frame. This system can convert the  
interlaced video from DVD into progressive  
format when the DVD Player is connected to a  
Progressive Scan TV. It dramatically increases  
the vertical resolution and provides the best  
picture.  
Disc m enu: A screen display prepared for  
allowing selection of images, sounds, 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.  
Region code: A system allowing discs to be  
played only in the region designated.This unit  
will only play discs that have compatible region  
codes. You can find the region code of your  
unit by looking on the product label. Some  
discs are compatible with more than one  
region (or ALL regions).  
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, center and  
subwoofer).  
S-Video: Produces a clear picture by sending  
separate signals for the luminance and the  
colour. You can use S-Video only if your TV  
has an S-Video In jack.  
Dolby Pro Logic II: It creates five full-  
bandwidth output channels from two-channel  
sources. Decode only systems that derive 5.1  
channels instead of the conventional four  
channels of Dolby Pro Logic surround sound.  
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Glossary  
Sam pling Frequency: Frequency of  
sampling data when analog data is converted to  
digital data Sampling frequency numerically  
represents how many time the original analog  
signal is sampled per second.  
Surround: A system for creating realistic  
three-dimensional sound fields full of realism  
by arranging multiple speakers around the  
listener.  
Title: The longest section of a movie or  
music feature on DVD. Each title is assigned a  
title number, enabling you to locate the title  
you want.  
VIDEO O UT jack: Yellow jack on the back  
of the DVD system that sends the DVD  
picture video to a TV.  
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