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DVD Mini Hi-Fi System
FWD154/98
EN User manual
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Contents
1 Important 2
Safety 2
Notice 3
2 Your DVD Mini Hi-Fi System 5
Introduction 5
What’s in the box 5
Overview of the main unit 6
Overview of the remote control 8
3 Connect 10
Connect speakers 10
Connect TV 10
Connect an external audio system
(optional) 10
4 Get started 12
Install remote control batteries 12
Set the clock 12
Turn on 12
Select the correct source on TV 12
Select the correct TV system 13
Change system menu language 13
5 Play 14
Play disc 14
Play from USB 15
Play DivX video 15
Play MP3/WMA/picture fi les 15
Play control 15
Play options 16
Picture view options 17
7 Listen to the radio 21
Tune to a radio station 21
Program radio stations automatically 21
Program radio stations manually 21
Select a preset radio station 21
8 Play tape 22
9 Adjust sound 23
Adjust volume 23
Boost sound power 23
Mute sound 23
Select a preset sound effect 23
Enhance bass 23
10 Other features 24
Listen to an external device 24
Record from disc 24
Record from radio 24
Record from external source 24
Set the sleep timer 24
11 Product information 25
Specifi cations 25
Supported disc formats 26
USB playability information 26
Maintenance 27
12 Troubleshooting 28
13 Glossary 29
English
6 Adjust settings 18
System setup 18
Language setup 19
Audio setup 20
EN
1
1 Important
Safety
Important Safety Instructions
a Read these instructions.
b Keep these instructions.
c Heed all warnings.
d Follow all instructions.
e Do not use this apparatus near water.
f Clean only with dry cloth.
g Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
h Do not install near any heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other apparatus (including amplifi ers)
that produce heat.
i Protect the power cord from being
walked on or pinched, particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and
the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
j Only use attachments/accessories
specifi ed by the manufacturer.
k Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specifi ed 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.
l Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods
of time.
m Refer all servicing to qualifi ed 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.
n Battery usage CAUTION – To prevent
battery leakage which may result in
bodily injury, property damage, or
damage to the unit:
Install all batteries correctly, + and - •
as marked on the unit.
Do not mix batteries (old and new •
or carbon and alkaline, etc.).
Remove batteries when the unit is •
not used for a long time.
o Apparatus shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing.
p Do not place any sources of danger on
the apparatus (e.g. liquid fi lled objects,
lighted candles).
q This product may contain lead and
mercury. Disposal of these materials
may be regulated due to environmental
considerations. For disposal or recycling
information, please contact your local
authorities or the Electronic Industries
Alliance: www.eiae.org.
Know these safety symbols
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This ‘bolt of lightning’ indicates uninsulated
material within your unit may cause an
electrical shock. For the safety of ever yone
in your household, please do not remove
product covering.
The ‘exclamation point’ calls attention to
features for which you should read the
enclosed literature closely to prevent
operating and maintenance problems.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fi re or
electric shock, this apparatus should not be
exposed to rain or moisture and objects fi lled
with liquids, such as vases, should not be
placed on this apparatus.
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match
wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
Where the MAINS plug or an appliance •
coupler is used as the disconnect device,
the disconnect device shall remain readily
operable.
Warning
Never remove the casing of this apparatus. •
Never lubricate any par t of this apparatus. •
Never place this apparatus on other electrical •
equipment.
Keep this apparatus away from direct sunlight, naked •
fl ames or heat.
Never look into the laser beam inside this apparatus. •
Ensure that you always have ea sy access to the power •
cord, plug or adaptor to disconnect this apparatus
from the power.
Notice
The making of unauthorized copies of
copy-protected material, including computer
programs, fi les, broadcasts and sound
recordings, may be an infringement of
copyrights and constitute a criminal offence.
This equipment should not be used for such
purposes.
This product incorporates copyright
protection technology that is protected
by U.S. patents and other intellectual
property rights. Use of this copyright
protection technology must be authorized
by Macrovision, and is intended for home
and other limited viewing uses only unless
other wise authorized by Macrovision. Reserve
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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 and reused if disassembled by
a specialized company. Please observe the
local regulations regarding the disposal of
packaging materials, exhausted batteries and
old equipment.
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
English
Any changes or modifi cations made to this
device that are not expressly approved by
Philips Consumer Lifestyle may void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
DivX, DivX Certifi ed, and associated logos are
trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under
license.
EN 3
Windows Media and the Windows logo are
trademarks, or registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.
This apparatus includes this label:
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2 Your DVD Mini
You can play DVDs with the following region
code:
Hi-Fi System
Congratulations on your purchase, and
welcome to Philips! To fully benefi t from the
support that Philips offers, register your product
at www.philips.com/welcome.
Introduction
With this unit, you can enjoy:
Video from DVDs, VCDs, and DivX fi les •
that are stored on USB devices.
Audio from audio CDs, radio, tape, •
external devices, and MP3/WMA fi les
that are stored on USB devices.
Pictures from picture discs or stored on •
USB devices.
The unit offers you multiple sound effect
settings that enrich sound with Digital Sound
Control (DSC) and Dynamic Bass Boost (DBB).
The unit supports the following media formats:
DVD region
code
Countries
Southeast Asia, South Korea,
Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau
What’s in the box
Check and identify the contents of your
package:
Main unit•
Speaker box x 2•
Remote control•
Video cable•
MP3 link cable•
User manual•
Quick star t guide•
English
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Overview of the main unit
j
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q
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a
Turn on the unit or switch to •
standby mode.
b IR sensor
c
/
Skip to the previous/next track/title/•
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chapter.
s
Search within a track/title/chapter.•
Tune to a radio station.•
d Source buttons ( DISC , TA P E , TUNER ,
USB/MP3 LINK )
Select a source: DISC, TAPE, •
TUNER, or USB/MP3 LINK .
e DBB
Turns on or off dynamic bass •
enhancement.
f DSC
Select a preset sound setting.•
g Volume control
Adjust volume.•
Adjust time•
h PROG
Program tracks/titles.•
Program radio stations.•
i
Jack for a USB mass storage device. •
j Disc compartment
k OPEN/CLOSE
Open or close the disc •
compartment.
l Display panel
Show current status.•
m
Start or pause play.•
n
Stop play or erase a program.•
o ALBUM/PRESET +/-
Select a preset radio station.•
Skip to the previous/next album.•
p CLOCK/DISPLAY
Set the clock.•
During play, display play information •
on a connected TV.
q MP3 LINK
Audio input jack (3.5mm ) for an •
external audio device.
r OPEN
Pull to open the tape button cover.•
s Ta pe co n t rols
•
Start to record.
•
Start tape play.
•
/
Fast rewind/forward the tape.
•
Stop the tape play or open the tape
door.
•
Pause tape play or pause recording.
English
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Overview of the remote
control
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a
Turn on the unit, or switch to •
standby mode.
b Source buttons ( DISC , USB , TUNER ,
MP3 LINK )
Select a source: DISC, USB, TUNER, •
or MP3 LINK.
c SUBTITLE
Select a DVD subtitle language.•
d AUDIO
For DVD, select an audio language.•
For VCD, select an audio channel.•
e REPEAT A-B
Repeat a specifi c section within a •
track/title/chapter.
f RETURN/TITLE
Return to the previous menu/title.•
g SETUP
Access or exit the system setup •
menu.
h VOL +/-
Adjust volume.•
Adjust time.•
i GOTO
During disc play: specify a position to •
start play.
j MAX
Turn on/off the optimal mix of sound •
features.
k SOUND
Select a preset sound setting.•
l ANGLE
Select a viewing angle of a DVD•
m ZOOM
Zoom into or out of an image.•
n SLEEP
Set the sleep timer.•
o MODE
Select a play mode.•
p MENU
For DVD/VCD, access or exit the •
disc menu.
For video discs with playback •
control(PBC): turn on/off PBC.
q
/
Navigate through the menu.•
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r / ( / )
Navigate through the menu.•
Fast search backward/forward.•
Tune to a radio station.•
s OK
Confi rm a selection.•
t
/
Skip to the previous/next track.•
u
Start or pause play.•
v
Stop play or erase a program.•
w OSD/DISPLAY
Display play information on a •
connected T V.
Set the clock.•
x Numeric keypad
Input a number.•
During play, select a title/chapter/•
track directly.
y PROG
Program tracks/titles/chapters/•
picture fi les.
Program radio stations.•
z MUTE
Mute or restore volume.•
{ DBB
Turns on or off dynamic bass •
enhancement.
English
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3 Connect
Connect speakers
Note
Ensure that the colors of the speaker wires and •
terminals are matched.
Connect TV
Connect through composite video socket
1 Connect the supplied composite video
cable to:
the • VIDEO socket on this unit.
the video input socket on the TV.•
1 Hold down the socket fl ap.
2 Insert the stripped part of the wire
completely.
Inser t the right speaker wires to “ • R ”,
left speaker wires to “ L ”.
Inser t the blue wires to “ • + ”, black
wires to “ - ”.
3 Release the socket fl ap.
abc
LOOP ANT
Speaker
(Right)
FM ANT
Speaker
(Left)
VIDEO
AUDIO OUT
RL
VIDEO
TV
Connect an external audio
system (optional)
You can connect this unit to an external audio
system to listen to the sound.
1 connect audio cables (red/white) to:
the • AUDIO OUT L/R sockets on
this unit.
the audio input sockets on the •
external audio system.
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AUDIO OUT
AUDIO OUT
RL
VIDEO
RL
L AUDIO IN R
TV
English
AUDIO OUT
RL
VIDEO
110-
220-
127V
240V
Caution
Risk of product damage! Ensure t hat the power supply •
voltage cor responds to the voltage printed on the back
or the under side of the unit.
Before connecting the AC power cor d, ensure you •
have completed all other connections.
1 Switch the voltage selector to the local
power line voltage.
2 Connect the AC power cord to the wall
socket.
AUDIO OUT
RL
VIDEO
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4 Get started
Caution
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of •
procedures othe r than herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure or other unsafe oper ation.
Always follow the instructions in this chapter in
sequence.
If you contact Philips, you will be asked for the
model and serial number of this apparatus. The
model number and serial number are on the
back of the apparatus. Write the numbers here:
Model No. __________________________
Serial No. ___________________________
Install remote control
batteries
Caution
Risk of explosion! Kee p bat teries away from heat, •
sunshine or fi re. N ever discard bat ter ies in fi re.
Risk of decreased battery life! N ever mix dif ferent •
brands or types of batteries.
Risk of product damage! When t he remote control is •
not used for long periods, remove the batteries.
1 Open the battery compartment.
2 Insert 2 AAA batteries with correct
polarity (+/-) as indicated.
3 Close the battery compar tment.
Set the clock
1 In standby mode, press and hold OSD/
DISPLAY on the remote control.
The hour digits are displayed and begin »
to blink.
2 Press VOL +/- on the remote control to
set the hours.
3 Press OSD/DISPLAY .
The minute digits are displayed and »
begin to blink.
4 Press VOL +/- to set the minutes.
5 Press OSD/DISPLAY to confi rm the time.
Tip
Dur ing play, you can press and hold • OSD/DISPLAY for
2 seconds to view the clock.
Turn on
1 Press .
The unit switches to the last selected »
source.
Switch to standby
1 Press to switch the unit to standby
mode.
The backlight on the display panel is »
reduced.
The clock (if set) appears on the »
display panel.
3
1
2
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Select the correct source on
TV
1 Turn on the apparatus.
2 Press DISC to select the disc source.
3 Turn on the TV and then select the
correct video source.
You should see the blue Philips DVD »
background screen.
Tip
See t he TV user manual for det ails of how to select the •
correct video source.
Select the correct TV system
Change this setting if the video does not appear
correctly. By default, this setting matches the
most common setting for TVs in your country.
1 Press SETUP .
2 Select [SYSTEM SETUP] > [TV SYSTEM] ,
and then press
.
3 Select an option and then press OK .
• [NTSC] - For TV with NTSC color
system.
• [PAL] - For TV with PAL color
system.
• [AUTO] - For TV with multiple color
systems.
4 Press SETUP to exit.
English
Change system menu
language
1 Press SETUP .
2 Select [LANGUAGE SETUP] > [MENU
LANG] , and then press
.
3 Select an option and then press OK .
4 Press SETUP to exit.
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5 Play
Play disc
Caution
Never look at the laser beam inside the unit. •
Risk of product damage! Never play discs with •
accessories such a s disc s tabilizer rings or disc
treatment sheets.
•
Do not push on the disc tr ay or put any objects other
than discs on the disc tray.
1 Press DISC to select the disc source.
2 Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc
compartment.
3 Insert a disc with the printed side facing
up, then close the disc compartment.
Play star ts automatically. »
If play does not star t, select an •
option from the disc menu, and then
press
To pause/resume play, press •
To stop play, press •
To skip to a track/fi le/chapter, press •
To search within a track/fi le/chapter, •
press and hold
resume normal play.
Note
To play a locked DVD, enter the 4-digi t parental •
control passwor d.
.
.
.
/ .
/ . Press to
With the PBC feature, you can play VCD
interactively according to the menu screen.
1 During play, press MENU to enable/
disable PBC.
When PBC is enabled, the menu »
screen is displayed.
When PBC is disabled, normal play is »
resumed.
Select an audio language
You can select an audio language on DVDs or
DivX video.
1 During play, press AUDIO .
The language options appear. If the »
selected audio channels is unavailable,
the default disc audio channel is used.
Note
For some DVDs, the language can only be changed •
from the disc menu. Press MENU to access the menu.
Select a subtitle language
You can select a subtitle language on DVDs or
DivX® discs.
During play, press • SUBTITLE .
Tip
For some DVDs, the language can only be changed •
from the disc menu. Press MENU to access the menu.
Use the disc menu
When you load a DVD/(S)VCD disc, a menu
may be displayed on the TV screen.
To access or exit the menu manually:
1 Press MENU .
For VCD with PlayBack Control (PBC)
feature (version 2.0 only):
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Play from USB
Note
Ensure that the U SB device contains playable content . •
1 Connect the USB device into the
socket.
2 Press USB to select the USB source.
Play star ts automatically. »
To pause/resume play, press •
To stop play, press •
To skip to a track/fi le, press •
To search within a track/fi le, press •
and hold
normal play.
/ . Press to resume
.
/ .
2 Select a source:
For discs, press • DISC .
For USB devices, press • USB .
3 Select a fi le to play and press OK .
To stop play, press •
To pause or resume play, press •
To change a subtitle language, press •
SUBTITLE .
Note
Subtitle fi les with the following fi lename extensions •
(.sr t, .smi, .sub, .ssa, .ass) are suppor ted but do not
appear on the fi le navigation menu.
The subtitle fi lename has to be the same as the fi le •
name of the video.
.
English
.
Play MP3/WMA/picture fi les
You can play MP3/WMA/picture fi les copied
onto a disc or USB device.
1 Insert a disc or connect a USB device.
2 Select a source:
For discs, press • DISC .
For USB devices, press • USB .
The disc menu is displayed on the •
TV screen.
.
3 Press / to select the folder/fi le column.
4 Press / to select a folder/fi le, then
press OK to confi rm.
To stop play, press •
To pause or resume play, press •
To skip to the previous/next fi le, •
press
/ .
.
.
Play DivX video
You can play DivX fi les copied onto a CD-R/
RW, recordable DVD or USB device.
Note
This unit does not support DivX 6. 0 or above. •
1 Insert a disc or connect a USB device.
Play control
Repeat play
You can select various repeat functions during
play. The repeat play options vary depending
on the disc type.
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1 Press MODE repeatedly to choose a play
mode.
For DVD•
• [CHAPTER] : repeat the current
chapter
• [TITLE] : repeat the current title
• [REP ALL] : repeat the disc
• [OFF] : switch off the repeat mode
For VCD/MP3/CD/DivX•
• [REP 1] : repeat the current track
• [REP DIR] (for MP3 disc only):
repeat the current folder
• [REP ALL] : repeat the disc
• [OFF] : switch off the repeat mode
1 To return to normal play, press MODE
repeatedly until play mode is no longer
displayed.
Repeat A-B (DVD/VCD/CD/MP3/
WMA)
1 During music or video play, press
REPEAT A-B at the start point.
2 Press REPEAT A-B at the end point.
The section star ts to play repeatedly. »
To cancel repeat play, press » REPEAT
A-B again.
Play options
Display play information
1 During play, press OSD/DISPLAY
repeatedly to select different play
information.
Program
Note
You can program a maximum of 16 tracks/ titles/JPEG •
picture fi les.
You can program favourite tracks/titles/JPEG
picture fi les for play in specifi ed order.
1 In stop mode, press PROG to enter
program mode.
2 Select in the menu and then enter
track/album, title/chapter, or picture fi le
number.
3 When the program is complete, press
to start play.
To change a program, repeat the •
steps above.
To clear the program, press •
twice.
Note
The section A and B can be set only within the same •
chapter/track .
Search by time or chapter/track
number
1 During play, press GOTO until a time
fi eld or chapter/track fi eld is displayed.
For the time fi eld, enter the play •
position in hours, minutes and
seconds.
For the chapter/track fi eld, enter the •
chapter/track.
Play starts automatically at your •
selected point.
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Change camera angle
Some DVDs contain alternate scenes, such as
scenes recorded from different camera angles.
For such DVDs, you can select from the
available alternate scenes.
1 During play, press ANGLE repeatedly to
switch between camera angles.
Change the audio channel
Note
This feature is only available for VCD/DivX play. •
1 During play, press AUDIO repeatedly to
select an audio channel available on the
disc:
MONO L•
MONO R•
MIX MONO•
STEREO•
Zoom in/out image
1 During video/picture play, press ZOOM
repeatedly to zoom in/out the image.
When the image is zoomed in, you •
can press
the image.
/ / / to pan through
Picture view options
Select a slide show play mode
1 During play, press PROG repeatedly to
select a slide-show play mode.
Rotate picture
1 During play, press / / / to rotate the
picture.
English
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6 Adjust settings
System setup
Select TV system
Select the color system that matches the
connected T V.
1 Press SETUP .
2 Select [SYSTEM SETUP] > [TV SYSTEM] ,
and then press
3 Select an option and then press OK .
• [NTSC]
For TV with NTSC color system.
• [PAL]
For TV with PAL color system.
• [AUTO]
For TV with multiple color systems.
4 Press SETUP to exit.
Set screen saver
The screen saver protects the TV screen
damage due to prolonged exposure to a static
image.
1 Press SETUP .
The system setup menu is displayed. »
2 Select [SYSTEM SETUP] > [SCREEN
SAVER] , and then press
3 Select an option and then press OK .
• [ON]
Enable the screen saver.
• [OFF]
Disable the screen saver.
4 Press SETUP to exit.
.
.
2 Select [SYSTEM SETUP] > [TV TYPE] ,
and then press
.
3 Select an option, and then press OK .
• [4:3PS]
For 4:3 screen TV: full-height display
with the trimmed sides.
• [4:3LB]
For 4:3 screen TV: wide-screen
display with black bars on the top
and bottom of the screen.
• [16:9]
For wide-screen TV: display ratio 16:9.
Change parental control password
You can set a password to restrict play of
certain discs.
1 Press SETUP .
2 Select [SYSTEM SETUP] > [PASSWORD] ,
and then press
.
3 Enter the four-digit password with
Numeric keypad 0-9 and then press OK .
To change the password, enter a •
new password, and then press OK .
4 Press SETUP to exit.
Note
The default password (0000) remains valid even if a •
new password is set.
Restrict DVD play
Some DVDs may have a parental level
assigned to the complete disc or to cer tain
scenes on the disc. You can set a playback
permission level for the scenes with this
setting.
Select TV type
The T V format determines the aspect ratio of
display according to the type of TV you have
connected.
1 Press SETUP .
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Note
VCD, SVCD, and C D have no level indication, so •
parental control function has no effect on those kind
of discs. Some DVDs are not encoded with a rating
though the movie rating may be printed on the Disc
cover. The r ating level features does not work for such
discs.
1 Press SETUP .
2 Select [SYSTEM SETUP] > [RATING] ,
and then press
.
3 Select an option and then press OK .
DVDs that are rated above the level »
you selected does not play unless you
enter your four-digit password and
choose a higher level rating.
» [1 G]
Suitable for children.
» [2]
Recommended as acceptable for
viewers of all ages.
» [3 PG]
Parental guidance suggested.
» [4 PG13]
Unsuitable for children under age 13.
» [5]
Parental Guidance; recommended that
parents restrict children under 17 from
viewing.
» [6 R]
Restricted; recommended only when
supervised by a parent or adult
guardian.
» [7 NC-17]
Not recommended for children under
age 17.
» [8]
Viewed only by adults due to graphic
sexual scenes, violence, or language.
4 Press SETUP to exit.
Restore default settings
You can reset all options and your personal
settings to factory default settings.
1 Press SETUP .
2 Select [SYSTEM SETUP] > [DEFAULT] ,
and then press
.
3 Select [RESTORE] and press OK .
4 Press SETUP to exit.
Language setup
Select OSD language
1 Press SETUP .
2 Select [LANGUAGE SETUP] > [OSD
LANGUAGE] , and then press
.
3 Select an option and then press OK .
4 Press SETUP to exit.
Change system menu language
1 Press SETUP .
2 Select [LANGUAGE SETUP] > [MENU
LANG] , and then press
.
3 Select an option and then press OK .
4 Press SETUP to exit.
View DivX VOD registration code
DivX is a popular media technology created
by DivX, Inc. DivX media fi les contain highly
compressed video with high visual quality
that maintains a relatively small fi le size. DivX
fi les can also include advanced media features
like menus, subtitles, and alternate audio
tracks. Many DivX media fi les are available
for download online, and you can rent and
purchase DivX videos with the DivX VOD
(Video on Demand) service. To use this
service, you need the DivX VOD registration
code of the unit. For more information and
instructions, visit www.divx.com/vod.
1 Press SETUP .
2 Select [LANGUAGE SETUP] > [DIVX[R]
VOD] , and then press
The registration code appears. »
.
3 Write down the code for future use.
4 Press SETUP to exit.
Note
All the downloaded videos fr om DivX® VOD can only •
be played on this unit .
English
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Audio setup
Select audio downmix
Select a suitable audio downmix when you
play a DVD recorded in Dolby Digital format.
1 Press SETUP .
2 Select [AUDIO SETUP] > [DOWNMIX] ,
and then press
.
3 Select an option and then press OK .
• [LT/RT]
Select this if the unit is connected to
a Dolby Pro Logic decoder.
• [STEREO]
Select this when output delivers
sound from only the two front
speakers.
4 Press SETUP to exit.
Set OP mode
1 Press SETUP .
2 Select [AUDIO SETUP] > [OP MODE] ,
and then press
.
3 Select an option and then press OK .
4 Press SETUP to exit.
Set dynamic range
1 Press SETUP .
2 Select [AUDIO SETUP] > [DYNAMIC
RANGE] , and then press
.
3 Select an option and then press OK .
4 Press SETUP to exit.
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7 Listen to the
The fi rst programmed radio station is »
broadcast automatically.
radio
Tune to a radio station
Tip
For optimal FM reception, fully ex tend and adjust the •
position of the FM antenna.
For optimal MW r eception, adjust the position of the •
main unit.
1 Press TUNER to select the tuner source.
2 Press TUNER to select FM or MW.
3 Press and hold / for more than 2
seconds.
The radio tunes to a station with »
strong reception automatically.
4 Repeat step 3 to tune to more stations.
To tune to a weak station, press •
/ repeatedly until you fi nd optimal
reception.
Program radio stations
automatically
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Program radio stations
manually
Note
You can program a maximum of 40 preset r adio •
stations (20 FM radio s tations and 20 MW r adio
stations).
1 Tune to a radio station.
2 Press PROG to activate program mode.
[PROG] (program) blinks on the »
display.
3 Press / to allocate a number (1 to 20)
to this radio station, then press PROG to
confi rm.
The preset number and the frequency »
of the preset station are displayed.
4 Repeat the above steps to program other
stations.
Note
To overwrite a programmed s tation, store another •
station in its place.
Note
You can program a maximum of 40 preset r adio •
stations (20 FM radio s tations and 20 MW r adio
stations).
1 In tuner mode, press and hold PROG for
2 seconds to activate automatic program
mode.
[AUTO] (auto) is displayed and begins »
to blink.
All available stations are programmed »
in the order of waveband reception
strength.
Select a preset radio station
1 In tuner mode, press / to select a
preset number.
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8 Play tape
1 Press TAPE on the main unit to select the
tape source.
2 Pull OPEN on the front panel to open
the tape button cover.
3 Press to open the tape door.
4 Load the tape with the open side
downward and the full spool to the left.
5 Press to star t play.
To pause/resume play, press •
To fast rewind/for ward the tape, •
press
To stop play, press •
Note
When you play or record a tape, the sound source •
cannot be changed.
/ .
.
.
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9 Adjust sound
Adjust volume
1 During play, press VOL +/- to increase/
decrease the volume.
Boost sound power
MAX SOUND gives an instant boost to the
sound power.
1 Press MAX to turn on or off the sound
power boost.
If MAX sound is activated, MAX is »
displayed.
Mute sound
1 During play, press MUTE to mute/unmute
sound.
Select a preset sound effect
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1 During play, press SOUND repeatedly to
select:
[OPTIMAL] (optimal)•
[JAZZ] (jazz)•
[TECHNO] (techno)•
[ROCK] (rock)•
Enhance bass
1 During play, press DBB to turn on or off
dynamic bass enhancement.
If DBB is activated, DBB is displayed. »
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10 Other features
Listen to an external device
4 Press to star t to record.
To pause, press •
To stop, press •
again.
. To resume, press
.
You can also listen to an external audio device
through this audio system.
1 Press MP3 LINK on the remote control
to select the MP3 link source.
2 Connect the supplied MP3 link cable to:
the • MP3 LINK socket on this unit.
the headphone socket on an MP3 •
player.
3 Star t to play the MP3 player. (See the
user manual of the MP3 player)
Record from disc
1 Press DISC to select the disc source.
2 Place a disc on the tray with the printed
side facing up and close the disc tray.
3 Press to open the tape compar tment.
4 Insert a blank tape and close the tape
compartment.
5 To record from a specifi c track, press
/ to select the track.
6 To record tracks in a specifi c sequence,
program the tracks (see “ Play
options ”>” Program ”).
7 Press to star t to record.
To pause, press •
To stop, press •
again.
. To resume, press
.
Record from external source
1 Press USB or MP3 LINK to select an
external source.
2 Connect the ex ternal device.
3 Play the selected source.
4 Insert a blank tape and close the tape
compartment.
5 Press to star t to record.
To pause, press •
again.
To stop, press •
. To resume, press
.
Set the sleep timer
This unit can switch to standby automatically
after a set period of time.
1 When the unit is turned on, press SLEEP
repeatedly to select a set period of time
(in minutes).
When sleep timer is activated, the »
display shows
To deactivate sleep timer
.
1 Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLP 00” is
displayed.
When sleep timer is deactivated, »
disappears on the display.
Record from radio
1 Tune to a radio station.
2 Press to open the tape door.
3 Insert a blank tape and close the tape
compartment.
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11 Product
information
Note
Product infor mation is subjec t to change wi thou t prior •
notice.
Specifi cations
Tuner
FM
Tuning Range 87.5 - 108 MHz
Tu n i n g g r id 50 KHz
Sensitivity
- Mono, 26dB S/N Ratio
- Stereo, 46dB S/N Ratio
Search Selectivity <28 dBu
Total Harmonic Distortion <3%
Signal to Noise Ratio >45 dB
<22 dBu
<45 dBu
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Amplifi er
Rated Output Power 2X20W RMS
Frequency Response 63 - 16000 Hz, ±3dB
Signal to Noise Ratio >62dB
Disc
Laser Type Semiconductor
Disc Diameter 12cm/8cm
Video Decoding MPEG-2/MPEG-1
Video DAC 10 Bits
Signal System PA L /NTSC
Video Format 4:3/16:9
Video S/N 56 dB (minimum)
Composite Video
Output
Audio DAC 24Bits / 96 kHz
Total Harmonic
Distortion
Frequency
Response
Total harmonic
distortion
Channel separation 40 dB minimum (1 kHz)
S/N Ratio >65 dBA
1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm
<1%
4 Hz - 20 kHz (44.1
kHz)
4 Hz - 22 kHz (48 kHz)
4 Hz - 44 kHz (96 kHz)
< 0.1% (1 kHz)
MW
Tuning Range 531 - 1602 kHz
Tape deck
Frequency Response
- Normal tape (type I)
S/N Ratio
- Normal tape (type I)
Wow and fl utter <=0.4%
63-8000Hz
(8dB)
35dBA
DIN
Speakers
Speaker Impedance 8 ohm
Speaker Driver 3.5”woofer
Sensitivity >82 dB/m/W
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General information
AC power 110-127V/220 -
240V, 50/60 Hz
Operation power
consumption
Standby power
consumption
USB direct Version 2.0/1.1
Dimensions
- Main Unit ( W x H x D)
- Speaker Box (W x H
x D)
Weight
- With Packing
- Main Unit
- Speaker Box
50W
<10W
220 x 290 x 271
mm
189 x 290 x 175
mm
8.5 kg
3.8 kg
2 x 1.7 kg
Supported disc formats
Digital Video Discs (DVDs)•
Video CDs (VCDs)•
Super Video CDs (SVCDs)•
Digital Video Discs + Rewritable •
(DVD+RW)
Compact Discs (CDs)•
Picture (Kodak, JPEG) fi les on CDR(W)•
DivX(R) disc on CD-R(W):•
DivX 3.11, 4.x and 5.x•
WMA•
Supported MP3-CD formats:
ISO 9660•
Max. title/album name: 12 characters•
Max. title number plus album: 255.•
Max. nested directory: 8 levels.•
Max. album number: 511.•
Max. MP3 track number: 999.•
Suppor ted sampling frequencies for MP3 •
disc: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz.
Suppor ted Bit-rates of MP3 disc are: 32, •
64, 96, 128, 192, 256 (kbps).
These formats are not supported:
Files like *.VMA , *.AAC, *.DLF, •
*.M3U,
*.PLS , *.WAV•
Non-English Album/Title name•
Discs recorded in Joliet format•
MP3 Pro•
USB playability information
Compatible USB devices:
USB fl ash memory (USB 2.0 or •
USB1.1)
USB fl ash players (USB 2.0 or •
USB1.1)
memory cards (requires an additional •
card reader to work with this
apparatus)
Supported formats:
USB or memory fi le format FAT12, •
FAT16, FAT32 (sector size: 512 by tes)
MP3 bit rate (data rate): 32-320 Kbps •
and variable bit rate
WMA v9 or earlier•
Directory nesting up to a maximum •
of 8 levels
Number of albums/ folders: •
maximum 99
Number of tracks/titles: maximum •
999
File name in Unicode UTF8 •
(maximum length: 128 bytes)
Unsupported formats:
Empty albums: an empty album is an •
album that does not contain MP3/
WMA fi les, and is not be shown in
the display.
Unsupported fi le formats are •
skipped. For example, Word
documents (.doc) or MP3 fi les with
extension .dlf are ignored and not
played.
AAC, WAV, PCM audio fi les•
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DRM protected WMA fi les (.wav, •
.m4a, .m4p, .mp4, .aac)
WMA fi les in Lossless format•
Maintenance
English
Clean the cabinet
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with •
a mild detergent solution. Do not use
a solution containing alcohol, spirits,
ammonia or abrasives.
Clean discs
When a disc becomes dir ty, clean it with •
a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the
centre out.
Do not use solvents such as benzene, •
thinner, commercially available cleaners,
or antistatic spray intended for analogue
records.
Clean the disc lens
Af ter prolonged use, dir t or dust may •
accumulate at the disc lens. To ensure
good play quality, clean the disc lens
with Philips CD lens cleaner or any
commercially available cleaner. Follow the
instructions supplied with cleaner.
Clean the heads and the tape paths
To ensure good recording and play •
quality, clean the heads 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 fl uid or alcohol.
You can also clean the heads by playing a •
cleaning tape once.
Demagnetise the heads
Use a demagnetising tape available at •
your dealer.
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12 Troubleshooting
Warning
Never remove the casing of this apparatus. •
To keep the warranty valid, never try to repair
the system yourself.
If you encounter problems when using this
apparatus, check the following points before
requesting service. If the problem remains
unsolved, go to the Philips web site www.
philips.com/welcome. When you contact Philips,
ensure that the apparatus is nearby and the
model number and serial number are available.
No power
Ensure that the AC power plug of the •
unit is connected properly.
Ensure that there is power at the AC •
outlet.
To save power, the system switches •
off automatically 15 minutes after track
play reaches the end and no control is
operated.
No sound or poor sound
Adjust the volume. •
Check that the speakers are connected •
correctly.
Check if the stripped speaker wires are •
clamped.
Left and right sound outputs reversed
Check the speaker connections and location.
No response from the unit
Disconnect and reconnect the AC power •
plug, then turn on the system again.
As a power-saving feature, the unit •
switches off automatically 15 minutes
after track play reaches the end and no
control is operated.
Remote control does not work
Before you press any function button, •
fi rst select the correct source with the
remote control instead of the main unit.
Reduce the distance between the remote •
control and the unit.
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Insert the battery with its polarities (+/– •
signs) aligned as indicated.
Replace the battery. •
Aim the remote control directly at the •
sensor on the front of the unit.
No disc detected
Insert a disc. •
Check if the disc is inserted upside down. •
Wait until the moisture condensation at •
the lens has cleared.
Replace or clean the disc. •
Use a fi nalized CD or correct format disc. •
The aspect ratio of the TV screen cannot be
changed even though you have set the TV
display format.
The aspect ratio if fi xed on the loaded •
DVD disc.
The aspect ratio may not be changed for •
some TV systems.
Audio or subtitle languages cannot be set
The disc is not recorded with sound or •
subtitles in multiple languages.
The audio or subtitle language setting is •
prohibited on the disc.
The DVD player does not respond when
buttons are pressed.
Disconnect the power plug from the jack, •
and insert again.
Poor radio reception
Increase the distance between the unit •
and your TV or VCR .
Fully extend the FM antenna. •
Connect an outdoor FM antenna instead. •
Timer does not work
Set the clock correctly. •
Switch on the timer. •
Clock/timer setting erased
Power has been interrupted or the power •
plug has been disconnected.
Reset the clock /timer. •
Cannot display some fi les in USB device
The number of folders or fi les in the USB •
device has exceeded a cer tain limit. This
phenomenon is not a malfunction.
The formats of these fi les are not •
supported.
USB device not supported
The USB device is incompatible with the •
unit. Try another one.
13 Glossary
A
Analog audio
Sound that has not been turned into numbers.
Analog sound is available when you use the
AUDIO LEFT/RIGHT. These red and white
jacks send audio through two channels, the
left and right.
Aspect ratio
Aspect ratio refers to the length to height
ratio of TV screens. The ratio of a standard
TV is 4:3, while the ratio of a high-defi nition
or wide T V is 16:9. The letter box allows you
to enjoy a picture with a wider perspective on
a standard 4:3 screen.
AUDIO OUT sockets
Red and white sockets that send audio to
another system (TV, Stereo, etc).
B
Bit rate
Bit rate is the number of bits that are
conveyed or processed per unit of time. The
bit rate is usually measured in some multiple
of bits per second (kilobits per second: kbps).
The term bit rate is a synonym for data
transfer rate (or simply data rate).
C
Chapter
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 that enables you to
locate a specifi c chapter.
D
Digital Audio
Digital Audio is a sound signal that has been
conver ted into numerical values. Digital sound
can be transmitted through multiple channels.
Analog sound can only be transmit ted through
two channels.
Disc menu
A screen display that allows election of images,
sounds, subtitles, multi-angles, etc., recorded
on a DVD.
DivX®
The DivX® codec is a patent-pending,
MPEG-4 based video compression technology
developed by DivX®, Inc. It can shrink the fi le
size of digital video and still maintain the high
visual quality.
Dolby Digital
A surround sound system developed by Dolby
Laboratories that contains up to six channels
of digital audio (front left and right, surround
left and right, center and subwoofer.)
J
JPEG
A very common digital still picture format.
A still-picture data compression system
proposed by the Joint Photographic Expert
Group, which features small decrease in image
quality in spite of its high compression ratio.
Files are recognized by their fi le extension
‘.jpg’ or ‘.jpeg.’
M
MP3
A fi le format with a sound data compression
system. MP3 is the abbreviation of Motion
Picture Exper ts Group 1 (or MPEG-1) Audio
Layer 3. With the MP3 format, one CD-R or
CD-RW can contain about 10 times more
data than a regular CD.
English
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Multichannel
Usually DVD is specifi ed to have each sound
track constitute one sound fi eld. Multichannel
refers to a structure of sound tracks having
three or more channels.
P
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 sof tware’s
level is higher than the user-set level.
PBC
Playback Control. A system where you
navigate through a Video CD/Super VCD with
on-screen menus that are recorded onto the
disc. You can enjoy interactive playback and
search.
PCM
Pulse Code Modulation. A digital audio
encoding system.
T
Title
On commercial DVDs, this is the longest
section of a movie or music feature on DVD.
Each title is assigned a title number, so that
you can locate the title you want.
When you record programs, they are stored
as titles. Depending on the recording settings,
recorded titles may automatically contain
several chapters.
V
VIDEO OUT socket
Yellow socket that sends the DVD picture
video to a TV.
R
Region code
A system that allows discs to be played only
in the region designated. This unit only plays
discs that have compatible region codes. You
can fi nd the region code of your unit on the
product label. Some discs are compatible with
more than one region (or ALL regions.)
S
Surround
A system that creates realistic, threedimensional sound fi elds. It is usually achieved
with multiple speakers that are arranged
around the listener.
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