Philips AZ5738/98 User Manual

DVD Soundmachine

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AZ5738

This product incorporates copyright protection technol-

ogy 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 au-

thorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reserve engineer-

ing or disassembly is prohibited.

Laser safety

This unit employs a laser. Due to possible eye injury, only

a qualified service person should remove the cover or

attempt to service this device.

Class II equipment symbol

This symbol indicates that the unit has

a double insulation system

CAUTION

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

Contents

General Information

Features .................................................................. 4

Discs for playback ................................................ 4

Region codes

Supplied accessories ............................................ 4

Environmental information ................................ 5

Care and safety information .............................. 5

Functional Overview

Controls on the system ...................................... 6

Remote control .................................................... 7

Connection

Connecting a TV set ............................................ 8

Connecting the power cord .............................. 8

Preparations

Step 1: Inserting batteries into the remote

control .................................................................... 9

Step 2: Setting the TV set ............................. 9-10

Step 3: Setting language preference ................ 10

Moving to another title / chapter and playing from a selected point Viewing from another angle Playback control (PBC) Checking the contents of DVD

MP3/Picture Disc Operations

Playing MP3/Picture disc (Kodak, JPEG) ........ 16

MP3/JPEG picture disc ...................................... 16

Kodak picture disc ............................................. 16

DVD Menu Operations

Using the menu bar ........................................... 17

Using the system setup menu ................... 17-19

Setting the TV type Changing the password Restricting playback by setting rating level

Restore default setting

Using the language setup menu ....................... 20

Using the audio setup menu ............................ 20

Using the speaker setup menu ........................ 20

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Basic Operations

Switching on/off the system and selecting

sound source ....................................................... 11

Adjusting volume ................................................ 11

Switching off the volume temporarily..............11

Disc Operations

Playing discs ......................................................... 11

Using the disc menu .......................................... 11

Basic playback controls ..................................... 12

Skipping to another title (track)/chapter To go directly to any title (track)/chapter Fast search Continuing playback from the last stop point

Selecting various mode functions ............. 12-13

Repeat play mode Shuffle play mode

Repeating a section within a chapter/track

Programing favorite tracks ............................... 13

Special DVD/VCD features ........................ 14-15

Changing subtitle language

Changing the pictures scales

Changing view angle

Changing sound track language

Searching for a particular passage

Displaying the disc information during

playback

Ta pe Operation/Recording

Ta pe playback ...................................................... 21

General information on recording ................. 21

Preparation for recording ................................ 22

Disc synchro recording..................................... 22

Tuner Operations

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

To improve radio reception

Specifications ......................................... 23

Troubleshooting ............................... 24-25

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

General Information

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Features

Your DVD Soundmachine with 2.0-channel full analog amplifier creates the same dynamic sound qualities that you find in full-fledged cinemas and incorporates some of the best features in home theater technology.

Other features include:

Parental control (rating level)

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

Discs for playback

Your DVD system will play:

– Digital Video Discs (DVDs) – Video CDs (VCDs) –Super Video CDs (SVCDs) – Digital Video Discs + Rewritable (DVD+RW) – Compact Discs (CDs)

- Picture (Kodak, JPEG) files on CDR(W) – Supported MP3-CD format.

• ISO 9660 / UDF format

• Max. title/album name –12 characters

Max. title number plus album is 255.

• Max. nested director y is 8 levels.

• The max. album number is 32.

• The max. MP3 track number is 999.

• Supported sampling frequencies for MP3 disc:

32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz.

• Supported Bit-rates of MP3 disc are: 32, 64, 96, 128, 192, 256 (kbps).

– Following formats can’t be supported

• The files like *.VMA, *.AAC, *.DLF, *.M3U, *.PLS, *.WAV

• Non-English Album/Title name

• The discs recorded under Joliet format

Region codes

DVDs must be labeled for ALL regions or for Region 5 in order to play on this system. You

cannot play discs that are labeled for other regions.

ALL

Notes: –For mixed mode discs, only one mode will be selected for playback according to the recording format. – If you are having trouble playing a certain disc, remove the disc and try a different one. Improperly formatted discs will not play on this system.

Supplied accessories

–Vedio cable (yellow) – Audio cable (white, red) – Remote Control –AC power cord

General Information

Environmental information

Any unnecessary packaging has been omitted. We have tried to make the packaging easy to separate into three materials: cardboard (box), polystyrene foam (buffer) and polyethylene (bags, protective foam sheet).

Your system consists of materials which can be recycled and reused if disassembled by a specialised company. Please obser ve the local regulations regarding the disposal of packaging materials, exhausted batteries and old equipment.

Care and safety information

Avoid high temperatures, moisture, water and dust

● The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping

or splashing.

● No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall

be placed on the apparatus.

● Do not expose the system, batteries or discs to

humidity, rain, sand or excessive heat (caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight). Always keep disc trays closed to avoid dust buildup on the lens.

● No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,

should be placed on the apparatus.

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.

Do not block the vents

● Do not operate the system in an enclosed

cabinet and allow about 15 cm (6 inches) of free space all around the player for adequate ventilation.

Cleaning the cabinet

● Use soft cloth slightly

moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use a solution containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasives.

Cleaning discs

● To clean a CD, wipe it in a

straight line from the center towards the edge using soft and lint-free cloth. A cleaning agent may damage the disc.

● Write only on the printed side of a CDR(W)

and only with a soft felt-tipped pen.

● Handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the

surface.

Cleaning the disc lens

● After prolonged use, dirt or dust may accumulate

at the disc lens. To ensure good playback quality, clean the disc lens with Philips CD Lens Cleaner or any commercially available cleaner. Follow the instructions supplied with cleaner.

Finding a suitable location

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

Cleaning the head and the tape paths

● To ensure good recording and playback quality,

clean the head A, the capstan(s) B, and pressure roller(s) C after every 50 hours of tape operation.

● Use a cotton swab slightly moistened with

cleaning fluid or alcohol.

● You also can clean the head by playing a cleaning

tape once.

Demagnetising the head

● Use a demagnetising tape available at your dealer.

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15 cm

(6 inches)

10 cm

(4 inches)

DVD Mini Hi-Fi System

● The ventilation should not be impeded by

covering the ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers table-cloths, curtains, etc.

10 cm

(4 inches)

● Don’t expose the system to dripping or

splashing.

● Install this unit near the AC outlet and where the

AC Power can be reached easily.

● Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler

is used as the disconnect device, the disconnet device shall remain readily operable.

● To disconnect the system from the power supply

completely, remove the AC power plug from the wall sockets.

Functional Overview

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0 9 8

7 6

Controls on the system

1 LIFT TO OPEN

- to open the disc cover

2 TUNING

- to tune to a radio station

3 VOLUME

– to adjust master volume level

4 DISPLAY

– to display disc information during disc playback – to select the slide show mode during picture

play

5 MODE

– to select the repeat function in disc mode

6 AUDIO

– to select preferred language for audio – to select an audio mode when playing a SVCD/

VCD disc with different channels recorded

7 PROG

– in disc mode, to program favorite tracks

8 SEARCH

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

chapter/track.

– in disc mode, press and hold to fast reverse/

forward the disc

– in JPEG disc mode, press and hold to reduce or

enlarge picture.

PLAY/PAUSE 2;

– to start or interrupt disc playback – to resume playback from last stop point

ALBUM 5 / 4

– to select previous/next album in MP3 stop mode

(with MENU ON)

S /T

1 2

3 4

(

9 iR

– point the remote control towards this sensor

0 SOURCE

- to select sound source for functions:

DVD/VCD/CD, FM, TAPE

! STOP 7

- to stop playback or to clear a programme

@ Cassette recorder keys

PA USE ;

- to pause playback or recording

STOP 7 / OPEN0

- to stop the tape

- to open the cassette compartment

SEARCH 1 / ¡

- to fast winds/rewinds tape

PLAY 2

- to start playback

RECORD 0

- to start recording

#$ZOOM-/+

- to reduce or enlarge picture in playing disc mode

% Telescopic aerial

- to improve FM reception

^ AC MAINS~

- Socket for power cord

& Vo ltage selector

- adjusts to match the local voltage 110-127/220-240V before plugging in the set

* Video out

- connects video input jack on the TV

( Audio out

- connects audio input jack on the TV

Remote control

Functional Overview

S / T

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

chapter/track.

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7 PLAY

– to start the disc playback

8 PA USE

;

– to interrupt disc playback or resume playback

from last stop point.

9 GOTO

–for DVD/SVCD/VCD, to go direct to desired

title, chapter or time.

–for MP3, to go direct to desired album/track

0 AUDIO

–for VCD/SVCD, sets the audio mode –for DVD, selects an audio language

! PROGRAM

– in disc mode, to program favorite tracks.

@ SHUFFLE

– to playback in random mode.

# DISPLAY (OSD)

– to display disc information during disc playback

$ SYSTEM MENU (disc mode only)

– to enter or exit the system menu bar.

Notes: – The supplied remote control is for dics operation

only. – First, select the disc (DVD/VCD/MP3/CD) source on the set, then select the desired function (

S , T

or 2 for example).

1 MUTE

– disables or enables sound output

2 Numeric Keypad (0-9)

– to enter a track/title/file number or exact point

of the disc

– to enter password

3 ALBUM +/-

– to select previous/nex album in MP3 stop mode

(with MENU ON)

4 OK

– to exit or confirm the selection.

5 5 / 4 /

A / B

– to select movement direction in disc contents

menu/system menu bar

– in JPEG disc mode, to rotate the picture for

viewing.

– in DVD/MP3/VCD/SVCD/CD disc mode, press

A / B to fast reverse/forward the disc

–moves an enlarged picture up/down/left/right

% DISC MENU (disc mode only)

– in DVD mode to enter root menu – in VCD/SVCD mode, to select PBC ON or PBC

OFF.

^ RETURN TITLE

– to return to main page for VCD – to return to title menu for DVD

& REPEAT

– to select variations of continuous playback

* REPEAT A-B

– to repeat a specific section within a chapter/track

( SUBTITLE

– to select desired subtitle

) ANGLE

- to select the angles cyclically

¡ STOP 9

– to stop playing the disc.

™ ZOOM +/-

- to reduce or enlarge picture in playing disc mode

Connection

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Connecting a TV set

Connecting the power cord

Note: – Connect the system directly to the TV set.

OUT

● Use the supplied composite video cable (yellow)

to connect the system’s VIDEO OUT jack to the video input jack (or labeled as A/V In, Video In, Composite or Baseband) on the TV set.

● To listen to disc playback of the system through

your TV, use the supplied audio cables to connect AUDIO OUT jack (black) to the corresponding AUDIO IN jacks ( red/white) on the TV set.

IMPORTANT! – If your system is equipped with a Voltage Selector, set the VOLTAGE SELECTOR (located on the back of the set) to match the local power line. – The type plate is located on the rear of the set.

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO

Pr/Cr AUDIO OUT

~ AC MAINS

Pb/Cb

VIDEO IN

● After everything is connected properly, plug in

the AC power cord to the power socket.

The type plate is located on the bottom of the set.

Notes:

– The set is operated on AC power only. –Never make or change any connection with the power on.

Preparations

IMPORTANT! – Make sure to complete the preparation procedures before operating the system.

Step 1: Inserting batteries into

the remote control

1 Open the battery compar tment.

2 Place two batteries (Type R06 or AA) in the

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

3 Close the cover.

Using the remote control to operate the system (It is only available in disc mode)

1 Adjust the source switch to

DVD/VCD/CD grade.

Step 2: Setting the TV set

IMPORTANT! – Make sure you have completed all the necessary connections.

1 Push the source switch to disc mode. 2 Tu rn on the TV set and set to the correct Video-

In channel. You should see the blue Philips DVD background screen on the TV set. ➜ You may go to channel 1 on your TV set, then press the channel down button repeatedly until you see the Video In channel. ➜ Or, you can use the TV remote control to select different video modes. ➜ Or, set TV to channel 3 or 4 if you are using an RF modulator.

Selecting the color system that matches your TV set

This DVD Soundmachine is compatible with both NTSC and PAL. For the playback of a DVD disc on this DVD Soundmachine, the color systems of the DVD, TV set and DVD Soundmachine should match.

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2 Point the remote control directly

at the remote sensor (IR) on the front panel.

3 Then select the desired function

(for example

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

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