Philips FWD18 User Guide

DVD Mini Hi-Fi System

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FWD18

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

"Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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.

CAUTION

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

CAUTION

– Attention should be drawn to the

environmental aspects of battery disposal.

– The use of apparatus in tropical

climates.

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Contents

General Information

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

Discs for playback ................................................ 7

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

Environmental information ................................ 8

Care and safety information .............................. 8

Functional Overview

Controls on the system ...................................... 9

Remote control .................................................. 10

Connections

Rear connections ............................................... 11

Placing speakers .................................................. 12

Connecting speakers ......................................... 12

Connecting TV set ............................................. 13

Using Video In jack (CVBS) Using component Video In jack (Pr Pb Y) Using S-Video In jack

Connecting digital audio equipment .............. 14

Recording (digital)

Connecting the power cord ............................ 15

Preparations

Step 1:Inserting batteries into the remote

control .................................................................. 16

Using the remote control to operate the system

Step 2: Setting the clock ................................... 16

Setting the TV set ............................................... 16

Setting language preference ............................. 17

Basic Operations

Switching the system to Standby mode ........ 18

Power-saving automatic standby ..................... 18

Sound Control .................................................... 18

DBB

DSC

Volume control ................................................... 18

Karaoke ................................................................ 18

Disc Operations

Playing discs ......................................................... 19

Using the disc menu .......................................... 19

Basic playback controls ..................................... 20

Skipping to another title (track)/chapter

To go directly to any title (track)/chapter

Fast search

Continuing playback from the last stop point

Zoom (DVD/VCD/JPEG)

Selecting various play modes ..................... 20-21

Programming favorite tracks ........................... 21

Special DVD/VCD features ........................ 21-23

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

Playing MP3/WMA disc ..................................... 23

General operation Playback selection

Playing JPEG Picture CD................................... 24

General operation Playback selection

System Menu Operations

Basic operations ................................................. 25

SYSTEM SETUP ............................................ 25-28

Setting the screen saver Setting Video Setting up Progressive Scan feature (for Progressive Scan TV only) Setting the TV Type Changing the password

Restricting playback by setting rating level

Using the language setup menu ....................... 28

Using the audio setup menu ...................... 28-29

AUDIO OUT

DOWNMIX

3D processing

Night mode

MIC SETUP

ECHO

Ta pe Operation/Recording

Ta pe playback ...................................................... 30

General information on recording ................. 30

Preparation for recording ................................ 31

Disc synchro recording ..................................... 31

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Tuner

Tuning to radio stations .................................... 31

Programming radio stations ............................. 31

Automatic programming Manual programming

Tuning to preset radio stations ....................... 31

External Sources

Using USB connectivity ..................................... 32

Playing a USB mass storage device ................. 33

Using MP3 LINK ................................................. 33

Using a non-USB device.................................... 33

Clock / Timer

Clock setting ....................................................... 34

Timer setting ....................................................... 34

Sleep timer setting ............................................. 35

Specifications ......................................... 36

Tr oubleshooting ............................... 37-38

Glossary .................................................... 39

General Information

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IMPORTANT! PLEASE NOTE THAT THE VOLTAGE SELECTOR LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS SYSTEM IS PRESET AT 220V FROM THE FACTORY. FOR COUNTRIES THAT OPERATE AT 110V-127V, PLEASE ADJUST TO 110V-127V BEFORE YOU SWITCH ON THE SYSTEM.

Features

Your DVD system 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:

Built-in Dolby Digital decoder and stereo.

Night mode

Lets you compress the dynamic range, reducing the difference in loudness between different sounds in Dolby Digital mode.

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.

Progressive Scan

Provides high quality flicker-free images for film based sources. When a picture refreshes, its ver tical resolution can double to 525 lines.

Note: –To fully enjoy the progressive scan feature, you need a progressive scan TV.

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 directory is 8 levels.

• The max. album number is 32.

• The max. MP3 track number is 999.

• Supported sampling frequencies for MP3 disc:

32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz.

• 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 3 in order to play on this system. You

cannot play discs that are labeled for other regions.

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

– Composite video cable (yellow) – Audio cable –AC power cord

– Remote Control – This instruction booklet and a Quick Star t

Guide.

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General Information

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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 observe 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.

10 cm

(4 inches)

10 cm

(4 inches)

DVD Micro Hi-Fi System

● The ventilation should not be impeded by

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

(4 inches)

10 cm

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, dir t 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.

● 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.

● Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed)

shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

Functional Overview

Controls on the system

1 OPEN•CLOSE ç

– to open or close the disc tray.

2 STANDBY-ON y

– switches the set on/off.

3 Disc tray

4 MP3 LINK

– connects an external audio source.

5 USB port

– connects an external USB mass storage device.

6 STOP 9

– In DISC mode, to stop playback or to clear a

program.

7 PROG

– in TUNER mode, to program preset radio

stations.

8 ALBUM/PRESET -/+

– MP3/WMA: selects albums. – TUNER: selects a preset radio station.

9 SEARCH S /T

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

chapter/track.

– in TUNER mode, press to manually search for

radio stations.

0 SOURCE

– to select sound source for functions:

DISC, USB, TUNER, TAPE, AUX, MP3 LINK.

! VOLUME

– to adjust master volume level

@ iR

– point the remote control towards this sensor

# LCD DISPLAY

– to view the current status of the system.

$ PLAY/PAUSE 2;

– to start or interrupt playback.

% CLOCK

– sets the system clock.

^ DISPLAY

– displays the disc information on the TV screen.

& DBB

– enables or disables bass enhancement.

* DSC

– selects different types of preset sound equalizer

settings (OPTIMAL, JAZZ, ROCK, or TECHNO).

( KARAOKE

– jack to connect microphones

) MIC IN

– jack to connect microphones

¡ MIC LEVEL -/+

– Adjusts the microphone volume level.

™ Cassette recorder keys

;

– to pause playback or recording

7 / 0

– to stop the tape – to open the cassette compartment

1 / ¡

– to fast winds/rewinds tape

– to start playback

– to start recording

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Functional Overview

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Remote control

1 MUTE

– to interrupt or resume sound reproduction.

2 OPEN•CLOSE ç

– to open or close the disc tray.

3 Numeric Keypad (0-9)

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

of the disc

– to enter password

4 GOTO

– to start playback at any chosen time on the disc

5 VOL +/-

– adjusts the volume upward/downward.

6 DISC MENU (disc mode only)

–DVD/VCD: enters or exits the disc contents

menu. –DVD: press and hold to return to TITLE. – in VCD/SVCD mode, to select PBC ON or PBC

OFF.

7 5 / 4 / 1 / 2

– to select movement direction in disc contents

menu/system menu bar. – in JPEG disc mode, to rotate the picture for

viewing.

1 / 2 –moves an enlarged picture up/down/left/right

– to exit or confirm the selection.

8 DBB

– enables or disables bass enhancement.

9 ;

–

In DISC/USB mode,

0 í/ë 5 / 6

– Disc: skips to the previous/next chapter/title/

track. – Tuner: selects a preset radio station.

5 / 6

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

forward the disc

! A-B

– to repeat a specific section within a chapter/track

@ SHUFFLE

– to play tracks in a random order

# SLEEP

– sets the sleep timer function (auto-off).

$ DISPLAY

– displays the disc information on the TV screen.

to interrupt playback.

% RETURN

for VCD 2.0 ...... to return to the disc menu if

for DVD ............. to return to the previously

^ ZOOM

– to zoom in or zoom out picture.

& STANDBY-ON y

– switches the set on/off

* PROG

–DVD/VCD/CD/MP3-CD: enters the program

menu in STOP position.

– in TUNER mode, to program preset radio

stations.

( Source (DISC, USB/MP3 LINK, TUNER,

TAPE/AUX)

– to select sound source for functions:

DISC, USB, TUNER, TAPE, AUX, MP3 LINK.

) ALBUM/PRESET -/+

– MP3/WMA: selects albums. – TUNER: selects a preset radio station.

¡ SYSTEM MENU (DISC/USB mode only)

– to enter or exit the system menu bar.

™ DSC

– selects different types of preset sound equalizer

settings (OPTIMAL, JAZZ, ROCK, or TECHNO).

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In DISC/USB mode, to start playback

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– In DISC

a program.

∞ REPEAT

– to play tracks repeatedly.

§ ANGLE

– selects a DVD camera angle.

≥ TIMER ON/OFF

– sets the timer on/off.

• TIMER

– sets a time for switching on the system.

ª AUDIO

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

VCD disc with different channels recorded.

º SUBTITLE

– to select desired DVD subtitle.

Notes: – 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 (í, ëor 2 for example).

available during playback.

selected menu.

/USB

mode, to stop playback or to clear

Connections

Television

FM wire

antenna

Rear connections

The type plate is located at the rear of the system.

A Pow er

Before connecting the AC power cord to the wall outlet, ensure that the following are done; – If your system is equipped with a Voltage Selector, set the VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local power line voltage. – All other connections have been made.

WARNING! –For optimal performance, use only the original power cable. –Never make or change any connections with the power switched on.

Surround

speaker (right)

Surround

speaker (left)

AC power cord

To avoid overheating of the system, a safety circuit has been built in. Therefore, your system may switch to Standby mode automatically under extreme conditions. If this happens, let the system cool down before reusing it (not available for all versions).

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Connections

Speaker

(right)

Speaker

(left)

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Placing speakers

Connecting speakers

Front

speaker

( left )

VIEWING AREA

Front speaker ( right )

Place the front left and right speakers at equal distances from the TV set and at an angle of approximately 45 degrees from the listening position.

Notes: –To avoid magnetic interference, do not position the front speakers too close to your TV set. – Allow adequate ventilation around the DVD System.

Connect the speaker wires to the SPEAKERS terminals, right speaker to “R” and left speaker to “L”, coloured (marked) wire to “+” and black (unmarked) wire to “–”. Fully insert the stripped portion of the speaker wire into the terminal as shown.

Front Left (L)

Speakers

Front Right (R)

–––-

Black Black

Red Red

Notes: –For optimal sound performance, use the supplied speakers. – Do not connect more than one speaker to any one pair of +/- speaker terminals. – 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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