Magnavox mrd210 User Manual

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FM Antenna

AM Loop

Antenna

Front Speaker

(Right)

AM/FM

ANTENNA

Center Speaker

AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

Rear Speaker

(Surround Right)

Front Speaker

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P-SCAN

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VIDEO

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Passive

Subwoofer

Helpful Hints

To obtain a better picture quality effect, you can
choose to connect an extra video connection if
your TV has the same input connector: A or B.

A

B

Use this

video cable(s)

not supplied

If your TV has

this video input jack(s)

Component Video

S-VIDEO

IN

If your TV has only
a single Antenna In
jack, you will need an

ANTENNA IN

accessory RF
modulator. The RF modulator
converts the video from the
DVD system so it can play
through the TV’s Antenna
connector. Refer to your
owner’s manual for proper
connection (refer to page 9 in
the owner’s manual.)

Do not switch the P-SCAN to ‘ON’ position, unless you have

P-SCAN

connected the DVD system to a Progressive Scan TV using the

ON OFF

Component (Pr Pb Y) video jacks.

When listening to TV programs, press TV/AV button on the remote to
set the DVD system to TV/AV mode in order for the sound to be heard.

For connecting to a VCR, see page 9 in the owner’s manual for more
details.

PUSH

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OUT

2

PUSH

IN

Connecting Speaker Cable

... then play

(see next page)

AV IN

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DVD VIDEO DIGITAL SURROUND SYSTEM

STANDBY

ON

PROGRESSIVE SCAN

PLAY•PAUSE STOP

OPEN•CLOSE

PROGRAM

PREV NEXT SOURCE

VOLUME

3

4 CHANNEL

Make sure your DVD system and

TV are connected and turned on!

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Playing a disc

1 Press DISC on the remote control.

You can also press the SOURCE button on the front panel until “DISC” appears on the display panel.

2 Turn on the TV and select the correct Video In mode.

You should see the blue Philips DVD background screen on the TV (if no disc in the DVD system).

3 Press OPEN•CLOSE 0 on the front of the DVD system and load a disc, then

press the OPEN•CLOSE 0 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 up.

4 Playback will start automatically. If not, press ÉÅ button.

If a disc menu appears, use 3 4 1 2 buttons on the remote to make the necessary selection, then press
OK to confirm. Or, use the numeric keypad on the remote to select features. Follow the instructions
given in the disc menu.

5 To stop playback, press STOPÇ.

Region Codes

DVDs must be labeled for ALL regions or Region 1, in order
to play on this DVD system.

got sound, no picture!!

Check the AV (Audio/Video) mode on

your TV.

* Usually this channel is between the lowest and

highest channels and may be called FRONT,
A/V IN, or VIDEO.

* Or, you may go to channel 1 on your TV, then

press the Channel down button repeatedly
until you see the Video In channel.

* Or, your TV remote control may have a button

or switch that chooses different video modes.

* Do not use channel 3 or 4 on the TV unless

you are using an RF modulator.

* See your TV manual for more details.

DVD system Video Output Selection for

Proper Playback

1) Press SYSTEM MENU button.

The icon will be highlighted in the

menu bar on the TV screen.

2) Press 4 button to select the Picture Setup

Menu item

3) Press 2 button to enter the Menu.

4) Press 4 button to select ‘VIDEO OUT’

and 2 button to enter the Menu.

5) Press 34 to select and highlight :

S-VIDEO - if you use the S-Video connection.
PR PB Y/SCART - if you use the Component

Video Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y

6) Press OK button to confirm.

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Note: SCART control not
available for use with your
DVD system.

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S-VIDEO
PR PB Y / SCART

Detailed playback features and additional functions are described in the

accompanying owner’s manual.

User guide

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MRD210

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CAUTION: To prevent electric shock,

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INDEX

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1.

Read these instructions.

2.

Keep these instructions.

3.

Heed all warnings.

4.

Follow all instructions.

5.

Do not use this apparatus near water.

6.

Clean only with dry cloth.

7.

Do not block any ventilation openings.Install in
accordance with the manufacturer´s instructions.

8.

Do not install near any heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9.

Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the polarized or

grounding-type plug. A polarized plug
has two blades with one wider than
the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong.The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit
into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of
the obsolete outlet.

AC Polarized

Plug

11.

Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

12.

13.

Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when

unused for long periods of time.

14.

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into
the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15.

Battery usage

leakage which may result in bodily injury, proper ty damage,
or damage to the unit:

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Install all batteries correctly, + and - as marked on the unit.

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Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and
alkaline, etc.).

Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,

bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer
or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used,
use caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

CAUTION

– To prevent battery

10.

Protect the power cord from being walked on or

pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and
the point where they exit from the apparatus.

“NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER :

THIS REMINDER IS PROVIDED TO CABLE GROUND
SHALL BE CONNECTED TO THE GROUNDING
SYSTEM OF THE BUILDING, AS CLOSE TO THE POINT
OF CABLE ENTRY AS PRACTICAL.”

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Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long time.

16. This appliance shall not be exposed to dripping or

splashing water and that no object filled with liquid such
as vases shall be placed on the apparatus.

17. Power Lines – An outdoor antenna should be located

away from power lines.

18. Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside antenna

is connected to the product, be sure that the antenna
system is grounded so as to provide some protection
against voltage surges and built up static charges.
Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI /NFPA
70 provides information with respect proper grounding
of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the
lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of
grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge
unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and
requirements for the grounding electrode.

19. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,

this apparatus should not be exposed to rain or moisture,
and objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should not be
placed on this apparatus.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Class II equipment symbol

This symbol indicates that the unit has

a double insulation system

Important Notes

Canada

English:

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class
B limits for radio noise emissions from digital
apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”. “Pro-Logic” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential
Unpublished Works. ©1992-1999 Dolby Laboratories, Inc.
All rights reserved.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology
that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents
and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision
Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright
protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision
Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited
viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by
Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.

Laser

Type Semiconductor laser GaAIAs
Wave length 650nm
Output Power 7mW
Beam divergence 60 degree

The set complies with the FCC-Rules, Part 15
and with 21 CFR 1040.1. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

NOTE:
PICTURES SHOWN MAY BE DIFFERENT BETWEEN
COUNTRIES.

NEVER MAKE OR CHANGE CONNECTIONS WITH THE
POWER SWITCHED ON.

CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or
performance of procedures other than
herein may result in hazardous radiation
exposure or other unsafe operation.

ATENCIÓN
El uso de mando o ajustes o la ejecucción de
métodos que no sean los aquí descritos
puede ocasionar peligro de exposición a
radiación.

IMPORTANT NOTES

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Contents

English

Introduction and General
Information

Features ............................................................................... 7

Supplied accessories ......................................................... 7

Environmental information.............................................. 7

Installation ........................................................................... 7

Maintenance........................................................................ 7

Connections

Step 1: Connecting antennas........................................... 8

AM Indoor Loop Antenna
FM Indoor Antenna

Step 2: Connecting the speakers and

passive subwoofer ............................................................. 8

Step 3: Connecting a TV ................................................... 9

Connecting additional equipment.................................. 9

1) Listening to the playback of other equipment

2) Using the VCR for recording DVDs

3) Digital Recording (Coaxial or Optical)

Functional Overview

Front and Rear panels .................................................... 10

Remote control ...............................................................11

Disc Operations

Playable discs .................................................................... 17

Region codes

Basic playback............................................................ 17–18

Skipping to another track/chapter
Fast Search within a track/chapter
Continue playback from the last stop point
Repeat play
Repeat A-B

Program favorite tracks ................................................. 18

Using the display screen
Using the menu bar

Playing MP3/Picture disc (Kodak, JPEG) ..................... 19

Special DVD/VCD/SVCD features ....................... 19–21

Changing subtitle language
Changing sound track language
Playing in slow motion mode
Searching for a particular passage
Display the disc information during playback
Moving to another title/chapter
Playback from a selected point (DVD only)
Zooming in
Viewing from another angle (DVD only)
Advancing by frames
Playback Control-PBC (VCD only)
Checking the contents of DVD

Preparations

Inserting batteries into the remote control.............. 12

Switching on the system ................................................ 12

Setting up the surround sound system ............... 12–13

Placing the speakers
Changing the volume level

Activating progressive scan mode ...............................13

System Setup (DVD) ............................................... 13–16

Picture Setup (TV SHAPE, TV SYSTEM, VIDEO OUT,

SCR SAVER)

Sound Setup (DIGITAL OUTPUT, NIGHT MODE,

CENTER DELAY, REAR DELAY, TEST TONE)
Language Setup (AUDIO, SUBTITLE, DISC MENU)
Features Setup (PARENTAL, PASSWORD, MENU LANG,

DEFAULTS)

Radio Reception/Sleep Timer

Tuning to radio stations ................................................. 22

Presetting radio stations ................................................ 22

Listening to preset radio stations ................................ 22

Sleep timer setting ..........................................................22

Other Functions

Volume control ................................................................23

Selecting the surround sound mode ........................... 23

Selecting the digital sound effect ................................. 23

Dimming the display screen .......................................... 23

Using the remote to operate your Philips

television ........................................................................... 23

Specifications .............................................24

Troubleshooting ......................................25

Glossary ............................................................26

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CONTENTS

Limited Warranty..................................27

Introduction and General Information

Features

Your complete 7-piece 300-Watt DVD Digital Home
Cinema System creates the same dynamic sound qualities
that you find in full-fledged cinemas and incorporates some
of the best features in home theater technology.

Other features include:

Built-in Dolby
ProLogic and virtual surround

Use the Home Cinema Audio System for a movie-theater
surround sound experience.

Additional Component Connections

Connect other audio and audio/visual equipments to the
DVD system so you can use the system’s surround sound
speakers.

Night Mode

Compress the dynamic range, reduce the differences in the
loudness of sound outputs. You are able to play the disc at
the same volume level without disturbing others.

Parental Control (Rating Level)

Set a ratings level so your children cannot watch a DVD
that has a rating higher than you set.

Sleep Timer

Enable the system to switch to standby mode automatically
at a preset time.

Progressive Scan

Provides a flicker free image with the highest effect on film
based sources. It can double the ver tical resolution of the
picture to 525 lines every time the picture is refreshed. To

enjoy the full quality potential offered by
progressive scan feature, a progressive scan TV is
required.

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Digital decoder, supporting Dolby

Supplied accessories

– Remote control with two AA batteries
– AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna
– Audio cable (white/red)
– Composite video cable (yellow)
– Component video cables (red/blue/green)
– Five satellite speakers, including five speaker cables
– Passive subwoofer, including the cable
– This instruction booklet and Quick Use Guide

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.)

Your system consists of materials which can be recycled

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and reused if disassembled by a specialized company. Please
observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of
packaging materials, exhausted batteries and old equipment.

Installation

● Place the player on a flat, hard, stable surface.

● There must be sufficient room in front of the player for the

drawer to open.

● In a cabinet, allows about 10cm (4 inches) of free space all

around the player for adequate ventilation.

● Do not expose your player to extreme temperatures or

humidity.

Maintenance

● When a disc becomes dir ty, 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 getting dust on
the lens.

● Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, commercially

available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for analog
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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If any item is damaged or missing, contact your retailer or
Philips.

INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL INFORMATION

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Connections

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IMPORTANT!
– Before connecting the AC power cord to the
wall outlet, ensure that all other connections have
been made.
– Never make or change any connections with
the power switched on.
– The type plate is located at the rear or bottom
of the system.

Step 1: Connecting antennas

AM Indoor Loop Antenna

Connect the supplied AM loop antenna to the AM
jack. Place the antenna on a shelf or attach it to a
stand or wall.

FM Indoor Antenna

Connect the supplied FM antenna
to the FM (75Ω) jack. Extend the
FM antenna and fix its ends to the
wall.

For better FM stereo reception, connect an external FM
antenna using an 75 ohm coaxial cable (not supplied.)

Helpful Hints:

– Adjust the position of the antennas for optimal reception.
– Position the antennas as far as possible from your TV, VCR

or other radiation source to prevent unwanted interference.

Step 2: Connecting the
speakers and passive subwoofer

Connect the supplied speaker systems and passive
subwoofer using the supplied speaker cables by matching
the colors of the jacks and speaker cables.

● Press up (or down) the speaker’s jack and fully insert the

stripped portion of the speaker cable into the jack, then
release.

Speakers - +

Front Left (FL) black white
Front Right (FR) black red
Center (C) black green
Surround Left (SL) black blue
Surround Right (SR) black gray
Subwoofer (SUBW) black purple

Helpful Hints:
– Ensure that the speaker cables are correctly connected.
Improper connections may damage the system due to short­circuit.

– For optimal sound performance, use the supplied speakers.
– 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.

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CONNECTIONS

Step 3: Connecting a TV

SPEAKERS

Connecting additional

IMPORTANT!
– There are various ways to connect the system
to a TV (as shown in the illustration), it depends
on the capabilities of your TV system.
– The progressive scan video quality is only
possible through Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y output and a
progressive scan TV is required.

●

To view the DVD playback

Use the video cable (yellow) to connect the system’s
VIDEO OUT jack to the video input jack on the TV.

● You can make an extra video connection with

one of the following options if your TV has the
same input connector

Option 1

1 Use the component video cables (red/blue/green) to

connect the system’s Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y jacks to the
corresponding Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y input jacks on the TV.

2 If you are using a Progressive Scan TV (TV must

indicate Progressive Scan or ProScan capability), set the
P-SCAN switch (located at rear panel) to “ON.”
Otherwise, set it to “OFF.“

OR

Option 2

Use the S-video cable (not supplied) to connect the
system’s S-VIDEO OUT jack to the S-Video input jack on
the TV.

equipment

IMPORTANT!
– Some DVDs are copy-protected. You cannot
record the disc through a VCR or digital recording
device.
– When making connections, make sure the color
of cables matches the color of jacks.
– Always refer to the owner’s manual of the other
equipment for complete connection and usage
details.

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COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

VCR

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VIDEO IN

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Television

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

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DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

OPTICAL IN

AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT

TVAUX

DIGITAL IN

CD recorder

AUDIO IN

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IMPORTANT!
If S-VIDEO or Component video Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y is
used for DVD playback connection, the system’s
VIDEO OUT setting will need to be set
accordingly. Details are on page 14.

● If your TV only has an RF-style jack (Antenna In or
75 ohm)

You will need an RF modulator in order to view the
playback of DVD dics on your TV. Ask your dealer for
details on RF modulator availability and compatibility.
Follow the instructions provided with the RF modulator to
connect the DVD system to your TV.

RF coaxial cable to TV

Back of RF Modulator
(example only)

VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

IN

AUDIO IN
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Antenna or
Cable TV signal

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

Pb/Cb

Pr/Cr

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S-VIDEO

OUT

1) Listening to the playback of other equipment

Connect the system’s AUDIO IN (TV or AUX) jacks to
the AUDIO OUT jacks on the other audio/visual device
(such as a TV, VCR, Laser Disc player or cassette deck.)

Before starting operation, press TV/AV or AUX on the
remote control to activate the corresponding input source.

2) Using the VCR for recording DVDs

Connect the system’s VIDEO OUT jacks to the
VIDEO IN jacks and AUDIO OUT jacks to the AUDIO
IN jacks on the VCR. This will allow you to make analog
stereo (two channel, right and left) recordings.

3) Digital Recording (Coaxial or Optical)

Connect the system’s DIGITAL OUT-COAXIAL jack
to the DIGITAL COAXIAL IN jack (or DIGITAL OUT-
OPTICAL to DIGITAL OPTICAL IN) on a digital
recording device (such as Dolby Digital decoder, CD
recorder).

Before starting operation, set the DIGITAL OUTPUT
according to the audio connection. (See page 14.)

CONNECTIONS

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Functional Overview

SPEAKERS

English

Front and Rear panels

DVD VIDEO DIGITAL SURROUND SYSTEM

STANDBY

ON

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1 STANDBY ON y

– to switch between power on and standby modes.

2 Disc Tray
3 OPEN•CLOSE 0 (in Disc mode only)

– to open or close the disc tray.

4 Display screen

– to display details for user’s information.

5 PLAY/PAUSEÉÅ (in Disc mode only)

– to start or interrupt disc playback.

6 PREV S / NEXT T

– in Disc mode, press to skip to the previous/next

chapter/track.

– in Disc mode, hold down to fast reverse/forward the

disc.

– in Tuner mode, to tune to a lower or higher radio

frequency.

OPEN•CLOSE

3

PROGRESSIVE SCAN

PLAY•PAUSE STOP

PREV NEXT SOURCE

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PROGRAM

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VOLUME

0

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7 STOP Ç (in Disc mode only)

– to stop playing the disc.

8 SOURCE

– to select the desired source or external input source

(TV/AV, DISC, TUNER or AUX.)

9 PROGRAM

– in Disc mode, to program disc tracks.
– in Tuner mode, to program preset radio stations.

0 VOLUME

– to adjust the master volume.

! n

– to connect headphones.

FL CFR SLSR

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SPEAKERS

AM/FM

ANTENNA

DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT

TVAUX

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1 AM/FM ANTENNA

– connect to the AM loop antenna or FM antenna.

2 DIGITAL OUT-OPTICAL

– connect to audio equipment with digital-optical audio

input.

3 DIGITAL OUT-COAXIAL

– connect to audio equipment with digital-coaxial audio

input.

4 AUDIO IN (TV / AUX)

– connect to the analog audio outputs of a TV or VCR.

5 AUDIO OUT

– connect to the analog audio inputs of an external

recording device or amplifier.

6 SPEAKERS

– connect to the front, center, surround speakers and

passive subwoofer.

SUBW

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VIDEO OUT

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P-SCAN

OFF ON

S-VIDEO

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VIDEO

OUT

7 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

– connect to TV with Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y inputs.

8 P-SCAN OFF/ON

– switch on or off progressive scan feature.

9 S-VIDEO OUT

– connect to a TV with S-video input.

0 VIDEO OUT

– connect to a TV with video input.

! AC Power Cord

– connect to a standard AC outlet.

Caution: Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks
on the rear panel. Electrostatic discharge may
cause permanent damage to the unit.

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FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW

Remote Control

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Notes for remote control:
– First, select the source you wish to control by
pressing one of the source select keys on the remote
control (DISC or TUNER, for example).
– Then select the desired function (É,
for example).

1 MUTE

– to interrupt or resume sound reproduction.

2 SOURCE

– to select the desired source (TV/AV, DISC, TUNER or

AUX.)

3 DISC MENU (disc mode only)

– to enter or exit the disc contents menu.

4 S / T

– in disc mode, press to skip to the previous/next

chapter/track.

– in disc mode, hold down to fast reverse/forward the

disc.

– in Tuner mode, to tune to a lower or higher radio

frequency.

S

&
^
%

$
#

@

,

T

5 3 4 1 2

– in Tuner mode, to select a preset radio station

number (1 or 2.)

– to select movement direction in disc contents menu /

system menu bar.

6 Ç

– to stop playing the disc.

7 VOL +/-

– to adjust the volume level.

8 SURROUND

– to select multichannel surround (Dolby Digital or

Dolby ProLogic) or stereo sound effect.

9 SOUND

– to select the various sound effects : CONCERT,

DRAMA, ACTION, SCI-FI, CLASSIC, JAZZ, ROCK or
DIGITAL.

0 REPEAT

– to repeat chapter, track or disc.

! REPEAT A-B

– to repeat a specific section on a disc.

@ SUBW +/-

– to adjust the subwoofer’s level.

REAR + /-

– to adjust the rear (surround) speakers’ level.

CENTER +/-

– to adjust the center speaker’s level.

TV VOL +/-

– to adjust Philips television’s volume level.

# SLEEP

– to set the sleep (auto-off) timer function.

$ DIM

– to select different brightness for the display screen.

% RESUME

– to continue disc playback after an interruption.

^ NIGHT (DVD mode only)

– to optimize the dynamics of the sound output.

& OK

– to enter or confirm the selection.

* ÉÅ

– to start or interrupt disc playback.

( SYSTEM MENU (disc mode only)

– to enter or exit the system menu bar.

) Numeric Keypad (0-9)

– to enter a track/title number of the disc.
– to enter a number of preset radio stations.

¡ y

– to switch to standby mode.

English

FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW

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Preparations

English

Inserting batteries into the
remote control

1 Open the battery compartment.
2 Place the batteries in the

compartment with the correct
polarity as indicated by “+“ and “-“
symbols.

3 Close the cover.

CAUTION!
– Remove batteries if they are exhausted or if the
remote is not to be used for a long time.
– Do not use old and new or different types of
batteries in combination.
– Batteries contain chemical substances, so they
should be disposed off properly.

Switching on the system

1 After completing all the connections, connect the AC

power cord of the player to the power outlet.

2 Press STANDBY ON to switch on the last selected

source.

3 Press the SOURCE button (or TV/AV, DISC, TUNER

or AUX on the remote) to select the input source.

➜ The selected source is displayed.

● For viewing a DVD or VCD disc, you have to connect

a TV (refer to “Connections - Connecting a TV”.)
Switch on the TV and set to the correct video in channel
(for example, EXT1, EXT2, AV1, AV2.) Refer to your TV
instruction manual for details.
➜ The default screen appears on the TV.

Setting up the surround sound
system

You must connect all the speakers and set up the system
properly in order to enjoy the Digital Cinema experience at
home (refer to “Connections - Connecting the speakers
and passive subwoofer”.) You will have the feeling of being
in the middle of the action because sound is coming from
everywhere around you. The subwoofer can enhance the
bass performance of your system dramatically.

IMPORTANT!
Please sit at your usual listening position in order
to set up the speaker balance correctly.

Placing the speakers

To obtain the best surround effect, place the speakers as
follows.

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 or below the TV so the

center channel’s sound is localized.

3 Place the surround speakers at normal listening ear level

facing each other or mounted on the wall.

4 Place the subwoofer on the floor near the TV.

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PREPARATIONS

Notes:
– To avoid magnetic interference, do not position the front
speakers too close to your TV.
– If the rear surround speakers are installed farther away
from the listening position than the front and center speakers,
it will weaken the surround effect.
– All speakers should be securely installed to prevent
accidents and improve sound quality.

Changing the volume level

You can change the speakers’ sound distribution to suit
your surround sound needs.

System Setup (DVD)

The system setup is carried out via the TV, enabling you to
customize the DVD system to suit your particular
requirements. If the preferred options selected are not
available on a disc, then the disc’s own preference will be
used.

IMPORTANT !
To access the System Setup menu, playback must
be stopped.

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English

● Press CENTER +/- to adjust the volume level of the

center speaker.

➜ “CNT +XX DB” appears.

● Press REAR +/- to adjust the volume level of the rear

surround speakers.

➜ “RE +XX DB” appears.

● Press SUBW +/- to adjust the volume level of the

passive subwoofer.
➜ “SUB +XX DB” appears.

Helpful Hint:
–“XX” denotes the volume level between -15db to 10db.

Activating progressive scan
mode

The progressive-scan display presents 60 complete frames
per second, rather than the 30 frames per second of
interlaced scanning (ordinary normal TV system.) With
nearly double the numbers of line, progressive scan offers
higher picture resolution and eliminates bothersome
motion artifacts those jagged edges on moving objects.

To enjoy the full quality potential offered by
progressive scan feature, a progressive scan TV is
required.

2, 3

4

To enter System Setup menu

1 In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU on the remote.

➜ icon will be highlighted in the menu bar on the TV
screen.

2 Press 4 to activate the System Setup menu.
3 Use 34 keys to select one of the setup menu options and

press 2 to enter the menu.

Picture Setup

Sound Setup

Language Setup

Feature Setup

1 Press STANDBY ON to switch the system off.
2 Slip the P-SCAN switch (located at back panel) to “ON”

position.

3 Press STANDBY ON again to switch the system on.

Helpful Hints:
– The progressive scan video quality is only possible through
Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y video output connection.
– You need to switch the system off before changing the
progressive scan mode.

4 Press OK to confirm your selection.
5 To exit the System Setup menu, press SYSTEM MENU

or OK.

PREPARATIONS

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English

Picture Setup

S-VIDEO

TV SHAPE

Select the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected. If your
DVD is not encoded to allow you to change the aspect
ratio, TV shape cannot be changed.

4:3 PS (panscan)
Select this if you have a
conventional TV set and your
DVD is not formatted for
widescreen viewing. A wide
picture is displayed on the
whole TV screen with a portion automatically cut off.

4:3 LB (letterbox)
Select this if you have a
conventional TV set and your DVD
is formatted for widescreen
viewing. Wide bands is displayed
on the upper and lower portions
of the TV screen.

16:9 (widescreen)
Select this if you have a
widescreen TV set (you must
also set your widescreen TV
to “full size”.)

TV SYSTEM

Allows you to select the color system that corresponds to
your TV.

AUTO

Select this if the connected TV is multi system. The
output format will be in accordance with the video signal
of the disc.

NTSC

Select this if the connected TV is NTSC system. It will
change the video signal of a PAL disc and output to
NTSC format.

PAL

Select this if the connected TV is PAL system. It will
change the video signal of an NTSC disc and output to
PAL format.

VIDEO OUT

Set the Video Output according to your video connection.
This setting is not required if you are using the VIDEO OUT
jack (yellow) to connect the DVD system to your TV.

PR PB Y / SCART

Select this if you have connected the DVD system to
your TV using the Component Video Out
(Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y) jacks.
(SCART - not available for this version)

S-VIDEO

Select this if you have connected the DVD system to
your TV using S-Video jack.

SCR SAVER (Screen Saver)

OFF

Select this to disable the screen saver function.

ON

Select this if you wish to dim the TV screen when the
disc playback is stopped or paused for more than five
minutes. This will prevent your display device from
becoming damaged.

Sound Setup

DIGITAL OUTPUT

Allows you to specify the type of digital output suitable for
the optional audio equipment that connected through the
DIGITAL OUT at the rear of your DVD system.

ALL

Select this if you have connected the digital output
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL) to a multichannel decoder
receiver.

PCM 96K

Select this if the optional audio equipment is capable of
processing digital signal input with sampling rates of 96 kHz.

PCM 48K

Select this if the optional audio equipment is incapable of
processing 96 kHz digital signal input. The signal will then
be converted to a standard signal with sampling rates of
48 kHz.

OFF

Select this to deactivate the digital output (COAXIAL or
OPTICAL.)

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PREPARATIONS

NIGHT MODE

Night function can also be accessed via the remote control.

OFF

Select this when you want to enjoy the surround sound
with its full dynamic range.

ON

Select this to level out the volume. High volume outputs
will be softened and low volume outputs are brought
upward to an audible level. This feature is only available
for movies with Dolby Digital mode.

CENTER DELAY

If the listening position is closer to the center speaker than
the front speakers, you can set the center delay time to
improve the surround sound effect.

Options : 5ms, 3ms, 2ms, 1ms or OFF (default setting.)

Features Setup

English

PARENTAL

Enables setting of playback limitation level. Some DVDs may
have a parental level assigned to the complete disc or to
certain scenes on the disc. The rating levels are from 1 to 8
and are country dependent. You can prevent the playing of
certain discs that are not suitable for your children or have
certain discs played with alternative scenes.

REAR DELAY

If the listening position is closer to the rear surround
speakers than the front speakers, you can set the rear delay
time to improve the surround sound effect.

Options : 15ms, 12ms, 9ms, 6ms (default setting,) 3ms

or OFF.

TEST TONE (disc mode only)

OFF

Select this to deactivate the test tone.

ON

Select this to activate the test tone. The test signal is
generated through the left, center, right, and surround
speakers.

Language Setup

AUDIO / SUBTITLE / DISC MENU

Select your preferred language settings for your DVD
(audio language, subtitle language and disc menus) so
that the system will automatically switch to the selected
language whenever you load a DVD. If the language
selected is not available on the disc, the original language
designated by each disc will be selected.

1 Use the numeric 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.

2 Use 34 keys to select a rating level.
3 Press OK to confirm.

Rating explanations

NO PARENTAL – It will play all discs.
8 ADULT – Mature material; should be viewed only by

adults due to graphic sexual material, violence,
or language.

7 NC-17 – No children under age 17; not

recommended viewing for children under
age 17.

6 PG-R – Parental Guidance - Restricted;

recommended that parents restrict children
under 17 from viewing or allow to view only
when supervized by a parent or adult
guardian.

4 PG13 – Material is unsuitable for children under age

13.

3 PG – Parental Guidance suggested.
1 G – General Audience; recommended as

acceptable for viewers of all ages.

PREPARATIONS

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Helpful Hints:
– Some DVDs are not encoded with a rating though the
movie rating may be printed on the disc jacket. The rating
level feature does not work for such discs.
– If the player’s parental level is set below 8, only discs with a
lower or equal level will play. For example, if the player is set to
6, only discs with ratings of 6, 4, 3 and 1 will be played.
Higher rated scenes will not be played unless an alternative
that has the same rating or lower is available on the disc. For
example, consider a disc that generally is suitable for most
audiences, and it is rated at level 1 for the most part. However,
in the middle, there are also scenes rated at 6 (not suitable for
children.)

To enable playback of a higher rated disc or scene
than the level set

Go to ‘PARENTAL’ and enter the four-digit code before
resetting the rating level to a higher number.

If you forget the 4-digit code

Press Ç four times when prompted for the password
code and the system will change back to the default
password (1234.)

PASSWORD

To set a new password for the parental control or to
change the password.

CHANGE

If you are asked to enter the code for the first time, key
in ‘1234’ (default password.) Then enter your new four­digit password code, twice.

MENU LANG (Menu language)

Select the language for on screen display.

DEFAULTS

RESET

Pressing 2 on the remote will restore all the items in
the setup menu to the original factory setting except for
your Parental Control password.

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PREPARATIONS

Disc Operations

1

IMPORTANT!
– DVD discs and players are designed with
regional restrictions. Before playing a disc, make
sure the disc is for the same zone as your player.
– Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some
operations may be different or restricted.
– Do not push on the disc tray or put any objects
other than discs on the disc tray. Doing so may
cause the disc player to malfunction.
– Do not move the disc player during playback,
as doing so may damage the DVD system.

Playable discs

Your DVD player is able to play :
– Digital Video Discs (DVDs)
– Video CDs (VCDs)
– Super Video CDs (SVCDs)
– Compact Discs (CDs)
– MP3 discs, Picture (Kodak, JPEG) files on CD-R(W).

– ISO 9660 format, UDF format
– Maximum 12 characters display
– Maximum nested directory is 8 levels
– The maximum album number is 32
– The maximum title number is 999
– Supported sampling frequencies for MP3 disc are :

32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

– Supported Bit-rates : 32~256 (kbps) and variable bit-

rates

– MPEG-1 layer 2 and 3 Audio (MP3)

Basic playback

1 Press SOURCE until “DISC” appears on the display panel

(or DISC on the remote.)

2 Press OPEN•CLOSE 0 button to open the disc tray and

load a disc, then press OPEN•CLOSE 0 again to close
the tray.
➜ Make sure the label side is facing up. For double-sided
discs, load the side you want to play face up.
➜ There will be a shor t delay while the player identifies the
disc and reads the menu from the disc.

● Some discs will star t playing automatically, and others will

display the Disc Contents Menu on the TV screen. If the
menu is presented, use 3 4 1 2 keys to highlight your
selection and press OK to confirm. To select a play option,
press numeric keypad (0-9.)

3 PressÉÅ to start playback.

Helpful Hint:
– If the inhibit icon appears on the TV screen when a

button is pressed, it means the function is not available
on the disc you are playing.
– You are not able to operate the system using 3 4 1
keys on the remote when playing an VCD with PBC mode on.

To interrupt playback

● PressÉÅ.

➜ The picture freezes and the sound will mute.

● To resume playback, pressÉÅ again.

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English

Region Codes

DVDs must be labeled for ALL regions or for
Region 1 in order to play on this DVD system.

You cannot play discs that are labeled for other
regions.

Helpful Hint:
– 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.

ALL

To stop playback

● Press Ç.

Skipping to another track/chapter

● Press S or T repeatedly during playback to skip

backward or forward. Each press will take the disc to the
beginning of the current or next track/chapter.

Helpful Hint:
– If the REPEAT TRACK mode is active, pressing

T

will replay the same track/chapter.

To skip to the beginning of the current track/
chapter during playback

● Press S once.

To go directly to any track/chapter

● Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to enter the number of

the desired track/chapter.

S

or

Fast Search within a track/chapter

1 Hold down S or T about two seconds to fast

reverse or forward the disc.

2 To resume normal play, pressÉÅ .

DISC OPERATIONS

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English

Continue playback from the last stop point

● In stop mode and when a disc has not been removed, press

RESUME on the remote to resume playback from the
point at which it stopped.

Program favorite tracks

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.

To cancel the resume mode

● Press Ç again.

Helpful Hints:
– Open the disc tray or disconnect the system from the
power supply will cancel the resume option.
– For VCD, the resume option is only possible if the PBC mode
is turned on.
– The resume option may not be available on some discs.

Repeat play

You can only select the repeat play mode during playback.

For DVD - Repeat chapter/title/disc

● Press REPEAT repeatedly to select the following :

➜ “R-1” – repeat chapter.
➜ “R-A” – repeat title/disc.

For VCD/CD/MP3-CD - Repeat track/disc

● Press REPEAT repeatedly to select the following :

➜ “R-1” – repeat the current track.
➜ “R-A” – repeat the entire disc.

Helpful Hints:

– Repeat play might not work correctly with some DVDs.
– For VCD, repeat play is not possible during PBC playback.

Repeat A-B

You can play a specific section in a track/chapter repeatedly.

1 Press REPEAT A-B on the remote at your chosen

starting point.

2 Press REPEAT A-B again at your chosen end point.

➜ The passage will now repeat continuously.

3 To resume normal play, press REPEAT A-B again.

Helpful Hint:
– The section A and B can be set only within the same
chapter/track.

Helpful Hint:
– Program DVD and MP3-CD is not possible.

Using the display screen

1 While playback is stopped, press PROGRAM to enter

program mode.
➜ “P 00

::

:00” appears.

::

2 Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to input the track

number in the order you want.
➜ "FULL" will appear if 99 tracks have been programmed.

3 Press OK to store the track.

● Repeat steps 2-3 to store other tracks.

4 To star t program play, pressÉÅ .
5 To stop playback, press Ç once.
6 To cancel the program, press Ç again in stop mode.

Using the menu bar

IMPORTANT!
You have to turn on your TV and set to the
correct Video In channel (see page 12 - Switching
on the system.)

1 Stop playback, then press SYSTEM MENU.

➜ The menu bar will appear across the top of the TV
screen.

2 Use 2 keys to select and press 4 to enter the program

menu.

PROGRAM P 00 : 00

3 Use numeric keypad (0-9) to enter the disc and track

number to be programmed.

4 Press ÉÅ to star t program playback.
5 To stop playback, press Ç once.
6 To cancel the program, press Ç again in stop mode.

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DISC OPERATIONS

Playing MP3/Picture disc
(Kodak, JPEG)

IMPORTANT!
You have to turn on your TV and set to the
correct Video In channel (see page 12 - Switching
on the system.)

MP3 / JPEG Picture disc

1 Load an MP3/Picture (JPEG) disc.

➜ The disc reading time may exceed 30 seconds due to
the complexity of the directory/file configuration.

2 Playback will start automatically.

➜ The album / picture menu will appear on the TV screen.
If not, press DISC MENU on the remote.

3 Press 341 2 to select a desired album, then press OK

orÉÅ to confirm (for MP3 disc only).
➜ The title menu appears on the TV screen.

4 Press 341 2 to select a desired title, then press OK

orÉÅ to star t playback.

● You can also use the numeric keypad (0-9) to enter

your choice.

5 To stop playback, press Ç.

Notes:
– 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.
– Some files on Kodak or JPEG discs may be distorted during
playback due to the configuration and characteristics of the
disc.
– For multi-session discs with different formats, only the first
session will be available.
– DISC MENU key function is not available during Kodak
picture disc playback.

Special DVD/VCD/SVCD
features

A number of operations can be carried out directly via the
multiple menu bars on the TV screen without interrupting
disc playback.

From the left,

SETUP MENU ™ SUBTITLE ™ LANGUAGE ™ SLOW
™ FAST REVERSE ™ FAST FORWARD ™ STATUS

English

Kodak Picture disc

1 Load a Kodak Picture disc.

➜ The disc reading time may exceed 30 seconds due to
the complexity of the directory/file configuration.

2 Playback will start automatically.
3 Press Ç.

➜ 9 thumbnail pictures will appear on the TV.

4 Press S or T to view the previous/next page (if

available).

5 Press 341 2 to move within the menu and press OK to

select the desired picture to play.

6 PressÉÅ will star t the slide-show playback.

During playback, you can;

● Press S / T to select another title / picture in the

current folder.

● Use 1 2 3 4 keys on the remote to rotate or flip the

picture files.

● Press ÉÅ to pause / resume playback.

If the MP3-CD menu is switched off

● You can only play the existing selected title by pressing

ÉÅ button. While in playback mode, press S / T to
select the previous/next title.
➜ The title number will appear.

From the left,

TITLE SEARCH ™ CHAPTER SEARCH ™ TIME
SEARCH ™ ZOOM ™ ANGLE ™ STEP ™
PBC ON/OFF

From the left,

PROGRAM

IMPORTANT!
Some operations may be different or restricted,
depending on the disc format. Refer to the jacket
or case of the disc you are playing.

1 In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU.

➜ The menu bar will appear across the top of the TV
screen.

2 Press 1 or 2 to move through the menu bar.
3 Press 4 to select the highlighted icon and use 34 keys to

select your preferred option.

4 Press OK to confirm a highlighted selection.
5 To exit, press SYSTEM MENU or OK.

DISC OPERATIONS

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Changing subtitle language

This operation works only on DVDs with multiple subtitle
languages.

● Select from the menu bar and press 4 key to select

the desired language.

Changing sound track language

This operation works only on DVDs with multiple
soundtrack language.

Searching for a particular passage

1 Select or from the menu bar to select fast reverse

search or fast foward search respectively.

● Select from the menu bar and press 4 key to select

the desired language.

For VCD/SVCD:

● Press 4 to select the desired audio channels for sound :

LEFT VOCAL ™ RIGHT VOCAL ™ MONO LEFT
™ MONO RIGHT ™ STEREO ™ LEFT VOCAL

Helpful Hint:
– When the desired language is not selected even after
pressing the button several times, it means the language is not
available on the disc.

Playing in slow motion mode

1 Select from the menu bar and press 4 key to select

the required slow motion speed :

SF 1/2 ™ SF 1/4 ™ SF 1/8 ™ SR 1/2 ™ SR 1/4 ™
SR 1/8 ™ SLOW OFF

(SF) = slow forward
(SR) = slow reverse

2 Press 4 key to select the required search speed :

(reverse): FR X2 ™ FR X4 ™ FR X6 ™ FR X8 ™ PLAY
(forward): FF X2 ™ FF X4 ™ FF X6 ™ FF X8 ™ PLAY

For VCD/SVCD:

2 Press 4 key to select the required search speed :

(reverse): FR X1 ™ FR X2 ™ FR X3 ™ FR X4 ™ PLAY

(forward): FF X1 ™ FF X2 ™ FF X3 ™ FF X4 ™ PLAY

3 To resume normal play, pressÉÅ.

Helpful Hint:
– The sound will be muted during fast reverse or forward
search.

Display the disc information during playback

● Select from the menu bar and press 4 key to select

the following display informations :

DVD

TITLE 01/06 CHAPTER 05/19

VCD (PBC ON)

For VCD/SVCD:

1 Press 4 key to select the required slow motion speed :

(forward): SF 1/1 ™ SF 1/2 ™ SF 1/3 ™ OFF

2 To resume normal play, pressÉÅ.

Helpful Hints:

– The sound will be muted during slow-motion play.
– The slow-motion playback function is not possible on CD

and MP3-CD.

Moving to another title/chapter

Some discs may contain more than one title or chapter. If
the disc has a title or chapter menu recorded on it, you can
start playback from the selected item.

1 Select (title) or (chapter) from the menu bar.
2 Use numeric keypad (0-9) to select a desired title/

chapter number and press OK to start playback.

Helpful Hint:
– Selecting a title or chapter might not be possible on certain
discs.

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Playback from a selected point (DVD only)

This function allows you to start playing at any chosen time
on the disc.

1 Select from the menu bar.
2 Enter hours, minutes and seconds from left to right in the

time edit box using the numeric keypad (0-9).

➜ Each time an item has been entered, the next item will
be highlighted.

3 PressÉÅ to start playback.

Zooming in

This function allows you to enlarge the picture on the TV
screen and to pan through the enlarged image.

1 Select from the menu bar and press 4 key repeatedly

to select a zoom factor : x1.5 ™ x2 ™ x4 ™ OFF.

2 To pan through the enlarged image, press OK to confirm

the zoom selection and use 1 2 34 keys to move the
zoomed picture left, right, up and down.

3 To exit ZOOM mode, select zoom factor to

“ZOOM OFF” from the menu bar.

Viewing from another angle (DVD only)

If the disc contains sequences recorded from different
camera angles, this allows you to view the picture from
different angles. The selections of angle are depending on
the disc format.

Advancing by frames

English

1 Select from the menu bar and press 4 key to play the

disc step by step (one frame each step.)

2 To resume normal play, press ÉÅ.

Playback Control-PBC (VCD only)

PBC playback allows you to play Video CDs interactively,
following the menu on the display.

● Select in the menu bar and press 4 key to select

‘PBC ON’ or ‘PBC OFF.’

When playing a disc with PBC function

● If ‘PBC OFF’, the system will start playback automatically.

● If ‘PBC ON’, the PBC menu (if available) will appear on the

TV screen for selection. Use the numeric keypad (0-9)
to enter your choice.

Helpful Hint:
– If PBC mode is switched on, TIME SEARCH and REPEAT
functions will not be available.

Checking the contents of DVD

1 Press DISC MENU on the remote.

➜ If the current title has a menu, the menu will appear on
the screen. Otherwise, the disc menu will appear.

2 Use 1 2 3 4 keys to select the desired title or chapter,

followed by ÉÅ or OK.

➜ The selected title or chapter starts playing.

● Select from the menu bar and press 34 keys to select

the desired angle : 1/4, 2/4, 3/4 or 4/4.
➜ Playback changes to the selected angle.

Helpful Hints:
– The details of operation might differ depending on the DVD
discs.
– Selecting a title or disc might not be possible on certain
DVD discs.

DISC OPERATIONS

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Radio Reception/Sleep Timer

English

Tuning to radio stations

1 Press STANDBY ON y to switch on the last selected

source.

2 Press SOURCE (or TUNER on the remote) to select

TUNER mode.

3 Press TUNER again to select the desired band : FM or AM.
4 Press and hold S or T until the frequency indication

starts to change, then release.
➜ The system automatically tunes to the next strong radio
station.

● To tune to a weak station, press S or T briefly and

repeatedly until an optimal reception is found.

5 Repeat step 4 if necessary until you find the desired radio

station.

Presetting radio stations

You can preset up to 40 stations regardless of the
reception.

1 Tune to your desired radio station (refer to “Tuning to

radio stations”.)

2 Press PROGRAM.

➜ “Program” icon appears.

3 Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to select the desired

preset number.
➜ If “Program” icon goes off before you select the desired
preset number, press PROGRAM again.

Program

Listening to preset radio
stations

● In tuner mode, press 1 or 2 or use the numeric keypad
(0-9) to select the desired preset number.

➜ The preset number, radio frequency, and waveband are
displayed.

Sleep timer setting

The sleep timer enables the system to switch to standby
mode automatically at a preset time.

1 Press SLEEP on the remote repeatedly to select a preset

time.
➜ The selections are as follows (time in minutes):

15 ™ 30 ™ 45 ™ 60 ™ 90 ™ 120™ OFF ™ 15...

2 When you reach the desired length of time, stop pressing

the SLEEP button.

➜ “Sleep” icon appears.

To check the remaining length of time after sleep
timer is activated

● Press SLEEP once.

To change the preset sleep timer

● Press SLEEP again while the remaining sleep timer is
shown.
➜ The display will show the next sleep timer options.

To deactivate the sleep timer

● Press SLEEP repeatedly until "OFF" is displayed, or press
the STANDBY ON y button.

4 Press PROGRAM again to store the radio station.

● Repeat steps 1–4 to store other radio stations.

Helpful Hints:
– If you attempt to program more than 40 preset radio
stations, “FULL” is displayed.
– During programming, if no key is pressed within five
seconds, the system will exit the program mode automatically.

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RADIO RECEPTION/SLEEP T IMER

Other Functions

Volume control

Adjust VOLUME button (or press VOL +/- on the
remote) to increase or decrease the volume level.
➜ “VOL XX” appears. “XX”denotes the volume level.

To listen through the headphones

● Connect the headphones plug to the n socket at the

front of the player.
➜ The speakers will be muted.

To switch off the volume temporarily

● Press MUTE on the remote.

➜ Playback will continue without sound and "MUTE"

appears.

● To restore the volume, press MUTE again.

Selecting the surround sound
mode

IMPORTANT!
– For proper surround sound, make sure you have
followed the “Connections” and “Preparations”
procedures fully.
– The center and surround speakers only operate
when the system is set to surround sound mode
and the source material being played is recorded
or broadcast in Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic
surround sound.
– Stereo broadcasts or recordings will produce
some surround channel effects when played in a
surround mode. However, monaural sources will not
produce any sound from the surround speakers.

● Press SURROUND on the remote to select surround or

stereo mode.
➜ The availability of the various surround sound modes
depends on the number of speakers used and the incoming
sound information available on the disc. The available output
modes are shown below.

VSS (Virtual Surround Sound)

The ProLogic MPEG or Dolby Digital surround channel is processed by a
‘virtualizer’ DSP to add surround effect from just the two front speakers.

Stereo

All sound is reproduced and played through the front left and right
speakers. This enables standard stereo reproduction.

Selecting the digital sound
effect

The digital sound effects allow you to select from various
pre-set modes that control the frequency bands of sound
to optimize certain musical styles. It greatly enhances the
excitement and enjoyment of your favorite music.

● Press SOUND on the remote repeatedly to select the
available sound effect.

When playing a DVD/VCD/SVCD, select :

– CONCERT, DRAMA, ACTION or SCI-FI

When playing a CD/MP3 or in Tuner or Aux mode,
select :

– CLASSIC, JAZZ, ROCK or DIGITAL

Dimming the display screen

● Press DIM repeatedly to select different levels of
brightness for the display screen : HIGH, MID or LOW.

Using the remote to operate
your Philips television

1 Press TV/AV on the remote.
2 Press S or T or use the numeric keypad (0-9) to

select the TV’s channel.

3 Press TV VOL +/- to adjust the TV’s volume level.
4 Press y to turn off your TV.

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Dolby Digital Surround

Dolby Digital (also known as AC-3 or Dolby 5.1) and MPEG Multichannel
delivers a realistic and dynamic sound similar to theater and cinema. It
requires connection of all five speakers (front left/right, center, surround
left/right) and subwoofer for correct Dolby Digital Surround sound
reproduction. Each channel plays its own unique role in providing the right
sound. Front left, center and right join two surround speakers to
reproduce high, mid and bass frequencies in five full-range channels of
surround. Bass rumble, explosions and low frequency effects you feel are
delivered through the subwoofer. A large number of DVD discs have been
recorded in Dolby Digital Surround.

Dolby Pro Logic Surround

The Dolby Pro Logic Surround system is a specially encoded two-channel
analog format that will produce sound through four speaker channels
(front left, center, front right, monaural surround) when a Dolby Pro Logic
Decoder is used. It is also compatible with stereo systems but the user
will only have two-channel (front left & right) of sound.

BASIC FUNCTIONS

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Specifications

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AMPLIFIER SECTION

Output power

- Stereo mode (DIN) ........................................................................2 x 50 W RMS

........................................................................................................................ 2 x 40 W FTC

Total Harmonic Distor tion ...............................10% at rated power (1 kHz)

Frequency Response ..................................................180 Hz – 14 kHz / ±1 dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio ...................................................................... > 65 dB (CCIR)

Input Sensitivity ..................................................................................................... 400 mV

SPEAKERS
Front speakers / Rear (surround) speaker

System ......................................................................................................... 2-way satellite

Impedance ........................................................................................................................ 8 Ω

Speaker drivers ...................................... 3” woofer, 18mm CD dome tweeter

Dimensions (w x h x d) ..................................... 94 mm x 155 mm x 88 mm

........................................................................................................... 3.7 x 6.1 x 3.5 (inch)

Weight............................................................................................................. 0.45 kg/each

TUNER SECTION

Tuning Range ....................................... FM 87.5 – 108 MHz (100 kHz steps)

......................................................................... AM 530 – 1710 kHz (10 kHz steps)

26 dB Quieting Sensitivity ......................................................................... FM 20 dB

26 dB Quieting Sensitivity ............................................................ AM 5000 µV/m

Image Rejection Radio ................................................................................. FM 25 dB

.................................................................................................................................. AM 28 dB

IF Rejection Ratio ............................................................................................ FM 60 dB

.................................................................................................................................. AM 24 dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio .................................................................................... FM 60 dB

.................................................................................................................................. AM 40 dB

AM Suppression Ratio ................................................................................. FM 30 dB

Harmonic Distortion ............................................................................FM Mono 3%

......................................................................................................................... FM Stereo 3%

........................................................................................................................................ AM 5%

Frequency Response ......................................... FM 180 Hz – 10 kHz / ±6 dB

Stereo Separation .........................................................................FM 26 dB (1 kHz)

Stereo Threshold ......................................................................................... FM 23.5 dB

DVD SECTION

Laser Type ................................................................................................ Semiconductor

Disc Diameter .............................................................................................. 12cm / 8cm

Video Decoding .................................................................................................. MPEG-2

Video DAC ................................................................................................................ 10 Bits

Signal System ............................................................................................... PAL / NTSC

Video Format ..................................................................................................... 4:3 / 16:9

Video S/N ........................................................................................... 56 dB (minimum)

Composite Video Output ................................................................ 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω

S-Video Output .............................................................................Y - 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω

.......................................................................................................... C - 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω

Audio DAC ........................................................................................... 24 Bits / 96 kHz

Frequency Response ................................................. 4 Hz – 20 kHz (44.1 kHz)

................................................................................................... 4 Hz – 22 kHz (48 kHz)

................................................................................................... 4 Hz – 44 kHz (96 kHz)

Digital Output .................................................................. SPDIF Coaxial & Optical

Center speaker

System ......................................................................................................... 2-way satellite

Impedance ........................................................................................................................ 8 Ω

Speaker drivers ............................. 2 x 3” woofer, 18mm CD dome tweeter

Dimensions (w x h x d) ..................................... 250 mm x 94 mm x 88 mm

........................................................................................................... 9.8 x 3.7 x 3.5 (inch)

Weight......................................................................................................................... 0.92 kg

PASSIVE SUBWOOFER

System ................................................................................................................................6.5”

Impedance ........................................................................................................................ 8 Ω

Dimensions (w x h x d) ................................130 mm x 336 mm x 380 mm

............................................................................................. 5.12 x 13.23 x 14.96 (inch)

Weight............................................................................................................................... 5 kg

................................................................................................................................. 11 pounds

Specifications subject to change without prior notice

MISCELLANEOUS

Power Supply Rating............................................................................. 120 V / 60 Hz

Power Consumption ........................................................................................... 160 W

Dimensions (w x h x d) ...................................435 mm x 78 mm x 360 mm

..................................................................................................... 17.1 x 3.1 x 14.2 (inch)

Weight............................................................................................................................ 7.1 kg

.......................................................................................................................... 15.62 pounds

IR REMOTE CONTROL

Effective Range.................................................................................................> 8 Meter

Battery (1.5V) ........................................................................................................ AA x 2

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SPECIFICATIONS

Troubleshooting

WARNING!
Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will invalidate the warranty. Do
not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock.

If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the system for repair. If you are unable to
solve a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or call 1800-705-2000.

Problem Solution

No power. – Check if the AC power cord is properly connected.

– Press STANDBY ON to turn on the power.

No picture. – Check if the TV is switched on.

– Check the video connection.
– Press DISC on the remote.
– Set your TV to the correct Video In channel. This channel is usually near channel 00. Or, you

may have a button on the TV remote control that selects Auxiliary or A/V IN channel. See
your TV owner’s manual for details. Or, change channels at the TV until you see DVD screen
on the TV.

Distorted or poor picture. – Sometimes a small amount of picture distor tion may appear. This is not a malfunction.

– Clean the disc.

Completely distorted picture or – TV has a color system standard. If the disc’s or DVD system’s color system is different than
black/white picture. your TV’s color system, the picture may be distor ted or colorless. Set to the correct ‘TV

SYSTEM’ setting.

The aspect ratio of the screen – The aspect ratio is fixed on the DVD disc.
cannot be changed even though – Depending on the TV, it may not be possible to change the aspect ratio.
you have set the TV shape.

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 PLAY to resume

normal play mode.

No sound is heard from the – Use the CENTER +/- or REAR+/- to adjust the volume level.
center or rear speakers. – Check that the center or rear surround speakers are connected correctly.

– Use surround mode.

The DVD player does not start – Insert a readable disc with the playback side facing down.
playback. – Check the disc type, color system and regional code. Check for any scratches or smudges on

the disc.
– Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the setup menu screen.
– Cancel the parental control rating function or change the rating level.
– Moisture has condensed inside the system. Remove the disc and leave the system turned on

for about an hour.

The DVD system does not respond – Disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again.
when the buttons are pressed.

Cannot activate some features, – Multi-language sound or subtitle is not recorded on the DVD.
such as Angles, Subtitles, or – Changing the language for the sound or subtitle is prohibited on the DVD.
multi-language Audio. – The features may not be available on the disc.

Considerable noise in radio – Tune in to the correct frequency.
broadcasts. – Connect the antennas.

– 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 far ther away from any equipment that may be causing the noise.
– Increase the distance between the system and your TV or VCR.

The remote control does not – Select the correct source (DISC or TUNER, for example) before pressing the function button.
function. – Point the remote control at the remote sensor of the unit.

– Reduce the distance to the player.
– Remove any possible obstacles.
– Replace the batteries with new ones.
– Check that the batteries are loaded correctly.

The display is dark. – Press DIM again.
Low hum or buzz sound. – Place the DVD system as far away as possible from electrical devices that may be causing

interference.

Low bass response. – Check all speakers for correct polarity.
The disc tray cannot open and – Press and hold PLAY/PAUSE and STOP buttons for more than two seconds.

“TRAY LOCKED” is displayed.

English

TROUBLESHOOTING

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Glossary

English

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. ver tical ratio of
conventional TVs. is 4:3, and that of wide-screens is 16:9.
AUDIO OUT Jacks: Jacks on the back of the DVD
System that send audio to another system (TV, Stereo,
etc.).
Bit Rate: The amount of data used to hold a given length
of music; measured in kilobits per seconds, 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.
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.
Component Video Out Jacks: 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, etc.).
Disc menu: 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.

Dolby Digital: A surround sound system developed by

Dolby Laboratories containing up to six channels of digital
audio (front left and right, surround left and right and
center).
JPEG: A still-picture data compression system proposed
by the Joint Photographic Expert Group, which features
small decrease in image quality in spite of its high
compression ratio.
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
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 each sound track
constitute one sound field. Multichannel refers to a
structure of sound tracks having three or more channels.
Parental control: A function of the DVD to limit
playback of the disc by the age of the users according to
the limitation level in each country. The limitation varies
from disc to disc; when it is activated, playback will be
prohibited if the 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, with no data compression used in conversion.

Playback control (PBC): Refers to the signal recorded
on video CDs or SVCDs for controlling reproduction. By
using menu screens recorded on a Video CD or SVCD that
supports PBC, you can enjoy interactive-type software as
well as software having a search function.
Progressive Scan: It displays all the horizontal lines of a
picture at one time, as a signal frame. This system can
convert the interlaced video from DVD into progressive
format for connection to a progressive display. It
dramatically increases the vertical resolution. A progressive­scan TV is needed to receive progressive scan output from
the player.
Region code: A system for allowing discs to be played
back only in the region designated beforehand. 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).
S-Video: Produces a clear picture by sending separate
signals for the luminance and the color. You can use
S-Video only if your TV has S-video In jack.
Sampling 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 three­dimensional sound fields full of realism by arranging multiple
speakers around the listener.
Title: The longest section of a picture or music feature on
DVD, music, etc., in video software, or the entire album in
audio software. Each title is assigned a title number
enabling you to locate the title you want.
VIDEO OUT jack: Jack on the back of the DVD System
that sends video to a TV.

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GLOSSARY

MAGNAVOX AUDIO SYSTEM

One Year Free Exchange

This product must be carried in for an exchange.

LIMITED WARRANTY

EL6519E002 / 3-03

Magnavox, P.O. Box 520890, Miami, FL 33152 [phone]

WHO IS COVERED?

You must have proof of purchase to exchange the product. A
sales receipt or other document showing that you purchased
the product is considered proof of purchase. Attach it to this
owner’s manual and keep both nearby.

WHAT IS COVERED?

Warranty coverage begins the day you buy your product. For
one year thereafter, a defective or inoperative product will be
replaced with a new, renewed, or comparable product at no
charge to you. A replacement product is covered only for the
original warranty period. When the warranty on the original
product expires, the warranty on the replacement product also
expires.

WHAT IS EXCLUDED?

Your warranty does not cover:

• labor charges for installation or setup of the product, adjust­ment of customer controls on the product, and installation
or repair of antenna systems outside of the product.

• product repair and/or part replacement because of misuse,
accident, unauthorized repair or other cause not within the
control of Magnavox.

• reception problems caused by signal conditions or cable or
antenna systems outside the unit.

• a product that requires modification or adaptation to enable
it to operate in any country other than the country for
which it was designed, manufactured, approved and/or
authorized, or repair of products damaged by these modifica­tions.

• incidental or consequential damages resulting from the prod­uct. (Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above exclusion may not
apply to you. This includes, but is not limited to, prerecord­ed material, whether copyrighted or not copyrighted.)

• a product that is used for commercial or institutional pur­poses.

WHERE IS EXCHANGE AVAILABLE?

You may exchange the product in all countries where the prod­uct is officially distributed by Magnavox. In countries where
Magnavox does not distribute the product, the local Magnavox
service organization will attempt to provide a replacement
product (although there may be a delay if the appropriate prod­uct is not readily available).

BEFORE REQUESTING EXCHANGE...

Please check your owner’s manual before requesting an
exchange. Adjustments of the controls discussed there may
save you a trip.

EXCHANGING A PRODUCT IN U.S.A.,
PUERTO RICO, OR U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS...

Contact Magnavox to arrange an exchange.
Please call 1-800-705-2000 to arrange an exchange.
(In U.S.A., Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands, all implied war­ranties, including implied warranties of merchantability and fit­ness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to the
duration of this express warranty. But, because some states do
not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty may last,
this limitation may not apply to you.)

EXCHANGING A PRODUCT IN CANADA...

Please contact Magnavox at:

1-800-661-6162 (French Speaking)

1-800-705-2000 (English Speaking or Spanish Speaking)
(In Canada, this warranty is given in lieu of all other warranties.
No other warranties are expressed or implied, including any
implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular
purpose. Magnavox is not liable under any circumstances for
any direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages,
howsoever incurred, even if notified of the possibility of such
damages.)

REMEMBER...

Please record below the model and serial numbers found on
the product. Also, please fill out and mail your warranty regis­tration card promptly. It will be easier for us to notify you if
necessary.
MODEL # ___________________________________________
SERIAL # ___________________________________________

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other
rights which vary from state/province to state/province.

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