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DVD Mini Hi-Fi System
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CAUTION
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adjustments or performance
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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. Reserve engineering or disassem-
bly is prohibited.
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Contents
English
General Information
Features .................................................................. 7
Discs for playback ................................................ 7
Supplied accessories ............................................ 7
Environmental information ................................ 8
Care and safety information .............................. 8
Connections
Step 1: Placing the speakers and subwoofer .....
........................................................................... 9~10
Step 2: Connecting speakers ............................ 10
Step 3: Connecting TV set .......................... 11-12
Step 4: Antenna Connection ............................ 13
Step 5: Connecting the power cord ............... 13
Additional: Connecting additional equipment .
................................................................................ 14
Controls
Controls on the system .................................... 15
Controls on the remote control .............. 15-16
DVD Menu Operations
Using the system menu ..................................... 24
Setting language preference .......................... 24
Setting video preference ............................... 24
Setting audio ..................................................... 25
Night mode ...................................................... 25
Setting rating .............................................. 25-26
MP3 / Picture Disc Operations
Playing MP3 / picture disc................................. 27
MP3 / picture disc ........................................... 27
Mixed-mode disc................................... 27
Other Functions
Radio reception .................................................. 28
Ta pe playback ...................................................... 28
Rewinding/Fast forwarding ............................... 28
General information on recording ................. 28
Start recording .................................................... 28
Preparations
Step 1: Inserting batteries into the remote
control .................................................................. 17
Step 2: Setting language preference ................ 17
Step 3: Setting video preference ............... 18-19
Disc Operations
Playing discs ......................................................... 20
Using the disc menu .......................................... 20
Skipping to another title (track) / chapter 20
Shuffle play mode ............................................ 20
Repeat play mode ........................................... 21
Repeating a section within a chapter/track ....
............................................................................ 21
Programing favorite tracks ............................ 21
Playing in slow motion mode ....................... 21
Fast search ........................................................ 22
Moving to another title (track) / chapter .. 22
GOTO ............................................................... 22
Zooming in ....................................................... 23
Camera angle ................................................... 23
Special VCD/SVCD features ............................ 23
Playback control (PBC) ................................ 23
Viewing from another angle ......................... 23
Sound and Volume Controls
Sound control ..................................................... 29
Adjusting volume and sound ........................ 29
Switching off the volume temporarily ........ 29
Selecting surround sound .............................. 29
Microphone Mixing ............................................ 29
Key Control ......................................................... 29
Specifications ........................................... 30
Tr oubleshooting .............................. 31-32
Glossary ......................................................... 33
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General Information
Features
Your DVD Mini System with 5.1-channel full
digital 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.
Additional Component Connections
Lets you connect other audio and audio/visual
components to the system so you can use the
system’s surround sound speakers.
Night Mode
Lets you compress the dynamic range, reducing
the difference in loudness between 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.
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.
• 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).
The 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 region or for
Region 3 in order to play on this DVD 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)
– Component video cables (red/blue/green)
– Audio cables (white, red)
– MW loop antenna
– Remote Control with two AA batteries
– This instruction booklet and a Quick Star t
Guide.
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General Information
English
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
● 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 objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall
be placed on the apparatus.
● No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,
should be placed on the apparatus.
● The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping
or splashing.
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 10 cm (4 inches) of free
space all around the player for adequate
ventilation.
● The ventilation should not be impeded by
covering the ventilation openings with items,
such as newspapers table-cloths, curtains, etc.
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.
● Install this unit near the AC outlet and where the
AC power plug can be reached easily.
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.
CBABC
Demagnetising the head
● Use a demagnetising tape available at your dealer.
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Connections
FM wire
antenna
Television
Cr
Cb
Y
MW loop
antenna
IN
SUB
SR SL FR C FL
(6 )
R
L
SPEAKER (4 )
IN
Subwoofer
Center speaker
Front speaker (right)
IMPORTANT!
– The type plate is located at the rear of
the system.
– 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.
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).
Surround
speaker (right)
Front speaker (left)
Surround
speaker (left)
AC power cord
Step 1: Placing the speakers and
subwoofer
Center speaker and
DVD system
Front speaker with
stand (Left)
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2
Front speaker with
stand (Right)
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English
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Surround
Speaker (Left)
4
Subwoofer
Surround
Speaker (Right)
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Connections
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2
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For best possible surround sound, all the
speakers (except subwoofer) should be placed
at the same distance from the listening position.
1 Place the front left and right speakers at equal
distances from the TV and at an angle of
approximately 45 degrees from the listening
position.
2 Place the center speaker above the TV or the
DVD system so that the center channel's sound
is localized.
3 Place the rear speakers at normal listening ear
level facing each other or hang on the wall.
4 Place the subwoofer on the floor near the TV.
Notes:
–To avoid magnetic interference, do not position
the front speakers too close to your TV.
– Allow adequate ventilation around the DVD
system.
Step 2: Connecting speakers
Surround
Subwoofer
speaker (right)
Surround
speaker (left)
SUB
SR SL FR C FL
SPEAKER (4Ω)
(6Ω)
Center speaker
Connect the speaker wires to the SPEAKER
terminals by matching the color and silkscreen,
coloured (marked) wire to “+” and black
(unmarked) wire to “–”. Fully insert the stripped
portion of the speaker wire into the terminal as
shown.
Front speaker (left)
Front speaker (right)
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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Step 3: Connecting TV set
F
F
SUB
(6Ω)
SR SL FR C
SPEAKER (4Ω)
Connections
SUB
SR SL FR C
SPEAKER (4Ω)
(6Ω)
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IMPORTANT!
–You only need to make one video
connection from the following options,
according to the capabilities of your TV
system.
– Component Video connection provides
higher picture quality. These options must
be available on your TV set.
– Connect the system directly to the TV
set.
Using Video In jack (CVBS)
1 Use the 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.
2 To hear the sound of this DVD Player through
your TV, use the audio cables (white/red) to
connect LINE OUT (L/R) jacks of the DVD
Player to the corresponding AUDIO IN jacks on
the TV.
IMPORTANT!
–To set the VIDEO OUT (put) to ‘Cr Cb
Y’, see Setting video preference.
Using component Video In jack (Cr Cb
Y)
● Use the component video cables (red/blue/
green) to connect the system’s Cr Cb Y jacks to
the corresponding Component video input jacks
on the TV set.
2 To hear the sound of this DVD Player through
your TV, use the audio cables (white/red) to
connect LINE OUT (L/R) jacks of the DVD
Player to the corresponding AUDIO IN jacks on
the TV.
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Connections
English
IMPORTANT!
– If the picture is distorted, check the
Video Output setting. Make sure it is set
to ‘S-Video’. (See Setting video
preference).
SR SL FR C
SUB
(6Ω)
SPEAKER (4Ω)
Using an accessory RF modulator
IMPORTANT!
– If your TV only has a single Antenna In
jack (labeled as 75 ohm or RF In), you
will need an RF modulator in order to
view DVD playback on the TV. See your
electronics retailer or contact Philips for
details on RF modulator availability and
operations.
ANT IN
RF coaxial cable to TV
2
3
AUDIO IN
TO TVINT IN
VIDEO
IN
R L
CH3 CH4
1
Using S-Video In jack
● Use the S-Video cable (not supplied) to connect
the system’s S-VIDEO OUT jack to the SVideo input jack (or labeled as Y/C or S-VHS) on
the TV set.
2 To hear the sound of this DVD Player through
your TV, use the audio cables (white/red) to
connect LINE OUT (L/R) jacks of the DVD
Player to the corresponding AUDIO IN jacks on
the TV.
SUB
SR SL FR C FL
SPEAKER (4Ω)
(6Ω)
1 Use the composite video cable (yellow) to
connect the DVD system’s VIDEO OUT jack
to the video input jack on the RF modulator.
2 Use an RF coaxial cable (not supplied) to
connect ANTENNA OUT or TO TV jack on the
RF modulator to the Antenna IN jack on the TV.
3 Connect the Antenna or Cable TV ser vice signal
to the ANTENNA IN or RF IN jack on the RF
modulator. (It may have been connected to your
TV previously. Disconnect it from the TV.)
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Connections
Step 4: Antenna Connection
MW Antenna
Connect the supplied MW loop antenna to the
“MW” terminal. Adjust the position of the
antenna for optimal reception.
MW
● Position the antenna as far as possible from a TV,
VCR or other radiation source.
FM Antenna
It is unnecessary to connect the FM pigtail
antenna since it is fixed to the main unit.
● Adjust the FM antenna for optimal FM stereo
reception.
Step 5: Connecting the power
cord
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO
IN
Pr/Cr
AUDIO
OUT
~ AC MAINS
Pb/Cb
VIDEO IN
Y
Power Outlet
IMPORTANT!
Never make or change any connection
with the power switched on.
After everything is connected properly, plug in
the AC power cord to the power outlet.
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Connections
English
Additional: Connecting
additional equipment
IMPORTANT!
– Some discs are copy-protected. You
cannot record the disc through a VCR or
digital recording device.
–When making connections, make sure
the colour of cables matches the colour
of jacks.
–Always refer to the owner’s manual of
the other equipment for complete
connection and usage details.
B
C
Recording (digital) B
● Connect the system's DIGITAL OUT jack to
the DIGITAL IN jack on a digital recording device
(such as DTS-Digital Theatre compatible, with
Dolby Digital decoder).
Before starting operation, set the DIGITAL OUT
according to the audio connection. (See
"DIGITAL OUT".)
Using the VCR for recording DVDs C
● Connect one of the system's VIDEO jacks to the
corresponding VIDEO IN jack and LINE OUT
(R/L) jacks to the AUDIO IN jacks on the VCR.
This will allow you to make analogue stereo (two
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
R
VCR
L
SUB
SR SL FR C FL
SPEAKER (4Ω)
(6Ω)
AUDIO OUT
L
R
channel, right and left) recordings.
A
Television
Viewing and listening to the playback of
other equipment A
● Connect the system's AUX IN (R/L) 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, turn the SOURCE
control knob to the DISC position without inserting
any disc into the disc compartment in order to
activate the input source.
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Controls
Controls on the system
1 Display screen
– to view the current status of the system.
2 iR sensor
– infrared sensor for remote control.
3 SOURCE
– to select the respective sound source : DISC
(*AUX), FM, MW or TAPE (STANDBY).
4 TUNING
– In FM or MW mode, to tune to a lower or
higher radio frequency.
5 VOLUME -/+
– to increase or decrease the volume.
6 OPEN•CLOSE ç
– to open or close the disc tray.
7 ALBUM -/+ 5 6
for MP3/Picture-CD
skips to the beginning of a
current/previous/subsequent
album.
for DVD/VCD/CD
to fast reverse/forward the disc.
for MP3-CD .....(press and hold) to fast reverse/
forward the disc.
8 TITLE -/+ í, ë
– In DISC mode, to select the previous or next
chapter or track.
9 STOP 9
– In DISC mode, to stop playback or to clear a
program.
0 PLAY•PAUSE 2;
– to start or interrupt playback.
! PROGRAM
– to program disc tracks (for VCD/CD/MP3-CD
only).
@ REPEAT•SHUFFLE
– to select different repeat or shuffle playback
modes: Repeat Track, Repeat All, Shuffle On,
Shuffle Repeat All and Shuffle Repeat Off.
# DBB ON/OFF
– enhances the bass
$ MIC IN
– Plug in the microphone jack here.
% MIC VOL -/+
– Adjusts the microphone volume level.
^ Ta pe Deck Operation
RECORD ● .. starts recording.
PLAY 2 ............ starts playback.
SEARCH 5 6 .fast
rewinds/winds the tape.
STOP•OPEN 9ç
stops the tape; opens the tape
compartment.
Controls on the remote control
1 2
– to switch the system on or to standby mode (for
the DISC mode only).
2 SYSTEM MENU
– to enter or exit the system menu bar.
3 Numeric Keypad (0-9)
– to enter a track/title number of the disc.
4 DIM (unavailable for this version)
5 VOL +/-
– to increase or decrease the volume.
6 í, ë
– In DISC mode, to select the previous or next
chapter or track.
7 ALBUM-/5, ALBUM+/6, 3 , 4
– In DISC mode, to select movement direction in
disc contents menu/system menu bar.
–(ALBUM-/5, ALBUM+/6) for MP3, skips to
the beginning of a current/previous/subsequent
album.
–(ALBUM-/5, ALBUM+/6) for DVD/VCD/
CD, to fast reverse/forward the disc.
–(3, 4 ) for DVD/VCD, to select a desired slow
playback speed forward or backward.
8 OK
– to exit or confirm the selection.
9 SLEEP (unavailable for this version)
English
* To enter the AUX mode, turn the SOURCE control knob to the DISC position without inserting any disc
into the disc compartment.
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Controls
English
0 STOP9
– In DISC mode, to stop playback or to clear a
program.
! PLAY/PAUSE 2;
– to start or interrupt playback.
@ TIMER (unavailable for this version)
# SURROUND
–(for DVD/VCD) to select 2.1 or 5.1 channel
output or surround off.
$ KEY
–to change the DVD/VCD key tone level to suit
your vocal range.
% REPEAT
– to repeat a track/disc.
^ REPEAT A-B
for CD ................. to repeat a specific section within
the same track.
for DVD/VCD. to repeat a specific section in a
disc.
& SHUFFLE
– to play tracks in a random order
* PROG/ANGLE
– to program disc tracks (for VCD/CD/MP3-CD
only).
– selects a DVD camera angle.
( AUDIO
For DVD........... to select the preferred language.
In karaoke mode....to select the preferred audio
mode: Mono Left, Mono Right or
Stereo.
) SOUND (unavailable for this version)
¡ ZOOM
– to zoom in picture.
™ GOTO
– to start playback at any chosen time on the disc
(for VCD operation with PBC off and not for
MP3-CD).
£ SUBTITLE
– to select the preferred language for subtitle.
≤ DISPLAY (OSD)
– to display information on TV screen during
playback.
∞ PBC
– to turn on/off PBC of a VCD (2.0).
§ MUTE
– to interrupt or resume sound reproduction.
≥ DISC MENU
– to enter or exit the disc contents menu.
• TITLE
– to enter the title menu of the disc during DVD
playback.
ª EJECT
– to open or close the disc tray.
º DBB (unavailable for this version)
⁄ ECHO (unavailable for this version)
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Preparations
Language
OSD Menu
Subtitle
Audio
Menu
English
English
English
English
English
Fran ais
Espa ol
Portugu s
Video
Audio Rating
IMPORTANT!
– Make sure to complete the
preparation procedures before operating
the system.
Step 1: Inserting batteries into
the remote control
1 Open the battery compartment.
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
1 In DISC mode, point the
remote control directly at the
remote sensor (iR) on the front
panel.
2 Then select the desired
function (for example í, ë).
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.
Step 2: Setting language
preference
You can select your preferred language settings
so that this DVD Mini System will automatically
switch to the language for you whenever you
load a disc. If the language selected is not
available on the disc, the language set by default
will be used instead.
1 In the disc mode, stop playback and press
SYSTEM MENU.
2 Press 5/6/5/4 keys on the remote control
to select your preferred option.
➜ Move to Language and press OK or 4.
➜ Move to one of the following and press OK.
OSD Menu (On-Screen Display)
Switches the display language on the TV screen.
Select the language from the displayed list.
Subtitle (DVD only)
Switches the display language of the subtitle.
Select the language from the displayed list.
Audio (DVD only)
Switches the display language of the sound track.
Select the language from the displayed list.
Menu (DVD only)
Select the language for the DVD menu.
When the selected language is not recorded in
the DVD, one of the recorded languages will be
selected automatically (except for OSD).
You can reset all the DVD settings except for
Rating.
If the language selected is not available on the
disc, the original language designated by each disc
will be selected.
3 Press 5/4 to select a language and press OK.
4 Repeat steps 2~3 for other settings.
To remove the menu
Press SYSTEM MENU.
English
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Preparations
English
IMPORTANT!
– Make sure you have completed all the
necessary connections. (See Connections
– Connecting TV set)
Step 3: Setting video
Tu rn on the TV set and set it to the correct
Video-In channel.
➜ You may go to channel 1 on your TV set, then
press the channel 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.
Language
preference
Video
Audio Rating
– Setting TV Shape
Select the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected.
4:3 PS (Pan and Scan mode )
– If you have a conventional TV set and your
DVD is not formatted for widescreen viewing, use
this setting. A wide picture is displayed on the
whole TV screen with a por tion automatically cut
off.
4:3 LB (Letterbox mode )
– If you have a conventional TV set and your
DVD is formatted for widescreen viewing, use this
setting. A wide picture with bands displayed on
the upper and lower portions of the TV screen.
TV Shape
TV System
Video out
4:3 LB
Auto
S-VIDEO
4:3 PS
4:3 LB
16:9
1 In the disc mode, stop playback and press
SYSTEM MENU.
2 Press 5/6/5/4 on the remote control to
toggle through the functions and select your
preferential option.
➜ Move to Video and press OK or 4.
➜ Move to one of the following and press OK.
16:9 (Wide screen mode)
– If you have a widescreen TV set, use this
setting (you must also set your widescreen TV to
“full size”) available on a disc, then the disc’s own
preference will be used.
Note:
The format you select must be available on the disc.
If it is not, the setting for TV Shape will not affect the
picture during playback.
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– Setting TV System
Allows you to select the color system matching
the connected TV set.
NTSC
– If the connected TV is NTSC system, select
this mode. It will change the video signal of a PAL
disc and output in NTSC format.
PA L
– If the connected TV is PAL system, select this
mode. It will change the video signal of a NTSC
disc and output in PAL format.
AUTO
– If the connected TV is multi system, select this
mode.The output format will be in accordance
with the video signal of the disc.
– Setting Video Out
– Video out selection enables you to choose
the type of video output suitable for your DVD
system.
S-VIDEO
– Select S-VIDEO if you have connected the
S-VIDEO output to your TV using S-VIDEO jack.
Preparations
English
Cr Cb Y
– Select Cr Cb Y if you have connected the
video output to your TV using Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y
jack.
To remove the menu
Press SYSTEM MENU.
To resume playback
Press PLAY•PAUSE 2; on the set or PLAY/
PA USE 2; on the remote.
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Disc Operations
English
IMPORTANT!
– This system is designed for regular
discs. Therefore, do not use any
accessories such as disc stabiliser rings or
disc treatment sheets, etc., as offered on
the market, because they may jam the
disc mechanism.
– Do not move the system during
playback. Doing so may damage the
system.
–DVD discs and players are designed
with regional restrictions. Before playing
a disc, make sure the disc matches the
regional code of your player.
– According to the format requirement
of DVD or VCD, some operations may be
different or restricted.
Playing discs
1 Connect the power cord of the DVD mini
system and turn the SOURCE control knob to
select DISC.
2 Power on the TV system.
➜ You should see the blue Philips DVD
background screen on the TV.
3 Press OPEN•CLOSE ç (or EJECT on the
remote) to open the disc tray.
➜ Make sure the disc label is facing up.
➜ For double-sided disc, make sure to load side
to be played facing up.
4 Press OPEN•CLOSE ç (or EJECT on the
remote) to close the disc tray.
➜ “LOADING” will be displayed.
● All discs can play automatically. For discs with
Ta b le Of Contents, a menu may appear on the
TV screen. When the menu is displayed, press
5/6/5/4 keys on the remote to highlight
your selection and press OK to confirm. To
select a play option, press numeric keys (0-9).
➜ If a disc menu shows on the TV screen, see
“Using the disc menu”.
➜ If the disc is locked by parental control, you
must enter your four-digital password (See
Changing the password).
5 Press PLAY•PAUSE 2; (or PLAY/PAUSE
2; on the remote) to start playback.
For MP3-CD only
● Load an MP3-CD in the disc tray.
➜ The number of total tracks will be shown on
the TV screen (you can press 2 on the remote
to turn pages), and then playback starts from the
first track.
Notes:
–To ensure good system performance, wait until
disc reading is completed before proceeding.
Using the disc menu
For disc with Table Of Contents, a menu may
appear on the TV screen once you load the disc.
To select a playback feature or item
● Press 5/6/5/4 or numeric keys (0-9) on
the remote control, then press PLAY•PAUSE
2; (or PLAY/PAUSE 2; or OK on the
remote) to start playback.
Skipping to another title (track) /
chapter
● Press TITLE -/+ í/ë repeatedly during
playback to skip backward or forward. Each
press will take the disc to the beginning of the
previous or next title (track) / chapter.
Note:
– If the player has been set to repeat chapter
(track), pressing this button will replay the same
chapter (track) from its beginning.
To go directly to any title (track) /
chapter (Not for DVD)
● Use the numeric keys (0-9) to enter the
number of the desired title (track)/chapter and
then press OK.
Shuffle play mode
In this mode, all tracks in the current directory
will be played once in a random order.
1 Press SHUFFLE to play in a
shuffle order.
2 Press SHUFFLE repeatedly to select the
following:
SHUFFLE ON ➜ SHUFFLE OFF
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Disc Operations
3 Playback starts automatically.
In shuffle playback mode:
● Press TITLE + ë to select another track in a
shuffle order.
4 Press STOP 9 to stop shuffle playback.
To cancel Shuffle mode:
● Press SHUFFLE repeatedly to select SHUFFLE
OFF.
Notes:
–In FM, MW or TAPE mode, this button does not
function.
–When the disc tray is opened, the Shuffle
function will be cancelled automatically.
– The Shuffle playback mode is not available for
DVD.
Repeat play mode
In this mode, all tracks in the current directory
will be played repeatedly
For DVD - repeat chapter / title.
Press REPEAT repeatedly to select Repeat
Chapter, ➜ Repeat Title➜ Repeat Off.
For CVD, SVCD, VCD (with PBC off) / CD /
MP3-CD - repeat track or disc.
Programming favorite tracks
You can play the contents of the disc in the
order you want. At most 20 tracks can be
stored.
1 Load the desired disc on the disc tray.
2 While playback is stopped, press PROGRAM
(PROG/ANGLE on the remote) to enter
program mode.
➜ A program input menu appears on the TV
screen.
3 Use the numeric keys (0-9) to input the track
number in the order you want.
4 Press OK to store the track.
● Repeat step 3 to store other tracks.
● Press PROGRAM (PROG/ANGLE on the
remote) again to finish programming.
5 Press PLAY•PAUSE 2; on the set or PLAY/
PA USE 2; on the remote to play the program.
6 To exit the program mode, press STOP 9
twice.
Notes:
– This function is not available for DVD discs.
– If you open the disc compartment, the program
will be cleared.
English
Press REPEAT repeatedly to select the
following:
Repeat Track ➜ Repeat All ➜ Repeat Off
Repeating a section within a chapter/
track (not for MP3 and Picture CD)
You can play a specific section in a chapter/track
repeatedly.
1 Press REPEAT A-B at your chosen start 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.
Playing in slow motion mode
For DVD/VCD
1 Press 3/4 on the remote control repeatedly to
select the required slow motion speed:
3 1/2 p 3 1/4 p3 1/6p3 1/8 p PLAY.
2 1/2 p 2 1/4 p2 1/6p 21/8 p PLAY
3 = slow forward
2 = slow reverse
Note:
– This function is not available for MP3 and CD.
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Disc Operations
Search
Time
Title/Chapter
--:--:--
---/---
Search
Time
Track
--:--:--
---
English
Fast search
1 Press ALBUM -/+ 5 6 to fast reverse or
forward the disc.
● For MP3-CD, press and hold ALBUM -/+ 5
6 on the set for a while to fast reverse or
forward the disc .
GOTO
This function allows you to start playback at any
chosen time on the disc.
1 Press GOTO during playback.
➜ A window appears on the TV for you to
input time and track number.
For DVD/VCD
(reverse): 22 X2 p 22 X4 p 22 X8 p
22 X20 p PLAY
(forward): 33X2 p 33X4 p 33X8 p
33X20 p PLAY
For CD/MP3
(reverse): 22 X2 pPLAY
(forward): 33X2 pPLAY
2 To resume normal play, press PLAY•PAUSE 2;
(or PLAY/PAUSE 2; on the remote)..
Moving to another title (track) / 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 Use numeric keys (0-9) to select a desired
title/chapter number.
2 Press OK to start playback.
Notes:
– Selecting a title or chapter might not be possible
on certain discs.
For DVD
For CD/VCD/SVCD
2 User the numeric keys (0-9) to input the
time, from which playback will start.
Press OK to confirm.
3 Press 4 and then use the numeric keys (0-9)
to input the desired track number.
Press OK to confirm.
Notes:
– In the repeat all mode, you can search a desired
time point.
– This function is not available for MP3.
– It is impossible to set time and track number at
the same time.
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Zooming in
1 Press ZOOM on the remote control to change
the following zooming scale:
For DVD/VCD: X1 pX2 pOFF
For picture disc: X1 pX2 pX3pOFF
2 To pan through the enlarged image, press 5/
6/5/4 buttons on the remote to move the
zoomed picture left, right, up or down.
3 To exit ZOOM mode, press ZOOM to select
”OFF”.
Special VCD/SVCD features
Playback control (PBC)
PBC playback allows you to play Video CD
interactively, following the menu on the display.
● To deactivate PBC, press PBC in the stop
mode.
Playing a disc with PBC function
● If PBC OFF, press PLAY•PAUSE 2; (or
PLAY/PAUSE 2; on the remote) to star t
playback.
● If PBC ON, the PBC menu (if available) will
appear on the TV screen for selection.
● Use the numeric keys (0-9) to enter your
choice.
Disc Operations
English
Note:
– This function is only available for VCD.
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DVD Menu Operations
English
Using the system menu
To enter the system menu, you should stop
playback first.
1
2
3
4
1 In stop mode, press SYSTEM MENU.
➜ The menu bar will appear across the top of
the TV set screen.
Language
OSD Menu
Subtitle
Audio
Menu
2 Press the 5/6/5/4 on the remote control to
navigate in the menu.
➜ Press 5/6 to move through the menu bar.
➜ Press 4 to enter the selection.
3 Press OK to confirm the selection.
4 Press PLAY•PAUSE 2; (or PLAY/PAUSE
2; on the remote) to resume playback.
Video
English
English
English
English
Audio Rating
English
Fran ais
Espa ol
Portugu s
Setting language preference
See “Preparations-Step 3: Setting language
preference”.
To select preferred language (DVD only)
When you press AUDIO on the remote
control, the channels being played will be
displayed on the TV screen.
For example, in the Dolby Digital format,
multiple signals ranging from monoral to 5.1
channel can be recorded on a DVD. The number
of channels may vary depending on the actual
DVD.
To display the subtitle (DVD only)
For DVDs recorded in multiple languages, you
can change the subtitle language during playback,
or turn on or off the subtitle display whenever
you want.
For example, you can select the language you
understand and turn the subtitle on for better
understanding.
Press SUBTITLE repeatedly on the remote
control during playback.
Each time you press the button, the language will
change.
Notes:
–For some DVDs, you may not be able to change
the subtitle languages even if multilingual subtitles
are recorded in the disc.
– If your desired language is not set in the disc, you
cannot select the languages via this function.
Setting video preference (DVD only)
See “Preparations-Step 3: Setting video
preference”.
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DVD Menu Operations
Setting audio
To set Priority, see “Mixed-mode disc”
To set Digital Out and PCM 48 KHz
Language
Digital Out
PCM 48KHz
Priority
Night Mode
Video
PCM
Off
CD
Off
Audio Rating
1 In stop mode, select Audio from the menu bar,
and then press OK.
2 Press 6 and 4 on the remote to select PCM
or ALL.
Select ALL if you have connected the digital
output to a multifunctional decoder receiver.
Select On for PCM 48K if the external
component is incapable of processing 96KHz
digital signal input, and then convert the
standard signal with the sampling rate of 48KHz.
Night Mode - turning On / Off
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
output will be softened and low volume output
will be brought upward to an audible level. This
feature is only available for movies with Dolby
Digital mode.
Language
Digital Out
PCM 48KHz
Priority
Night Mode
To remove the menu
Press SYSTEM MENU.
Video
PCM
Off
CD
Off
Audio Rating
IMPORTANT!
– Some operations may be different or
restricted according to the disc format.
Refer to the jacket or care of the disc
you are playing.
Setting Rating
3,6
1,5
2,4,6
Some DVDs may have a parental level assigned
to the complete disc or to certain scenes on the
disc. This feature lets you set a playback limitation
level. The rating levels are from 1 to 8 and are
country specific. You can prohibit the playing of
certain discs that are not suitable for your
children or have certain discs played with
alternative scenes.
1 In stop mode, press SYSTEM MENU.
2 Use 5/6/5/4 on the remote control to
navigate in the menu.
➜ Move to RATING and press OK.
Language
Password
Rating 8. Adult
Load Factory Reset
Video
Audio
Rating
1.kid Safe
2.G
3.PG
4.PG-13
5.PG-R
6.R
7.NC-17
8. Adult
3 Use the numeric keys (0-9) to enter the four-
digit code.
4 Press 3/4 to select a rating level between 1-8
and press OK.
➜ DVDs rated above the level you select will
not play unless you enter your four-digit
password or choose a higher level rating.
English
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DVD Menu Operations
Language
Password
Rating 8. Adult
Load Factory Reset
Video
Audio
Rating
English
5 Press SYSTEM MENU again to cancel the
menu.
Rating explanations
8 ADULT – material for adults only; viewed
only by adults due to graphic sexual scenes,
violence, or language.
7 NC-17 – No children under age 17; not
recommended for children under age 17.
6 R - Restricted.
5 PG-R – Parental Guidance – Restricted;
recommended that parents restrict children
under 17 from viewing or allow them to view
only when supervised by a parent or adult
guardian.
4 PG 13 – Material is unsuitable for children
under age 13.
3 PG – Parental Guidance suggested.
2 G – General Audience; recommended as
acceptable for viewers of all ages.
1 KID SAFE - Suitable for children.
6 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password using the
numeric keys (0-9), and then press OK.
The lock icon is closed and the parental control
setting is completed.
To deactivate the rating control function
Enter your 4-digit password using the numeric
keys (0-9), and then press OK.
The lock icon is opened and the parental control
setting is turned off.
To change the password
You can change the four-digit code used as
Password.
4
1,5
2,4
3
1 In the stop mode, press SYSTEM MENU.
2 Select RATING and then press OK.
3 Press 5/6/5/4 on the remote control to
navigate in the menu.
1 At step 6, enter your 4-digit password using the
numeric keys (0-9), and then press OK.
2 Enter a new 4-digit password using the
numeric keys (0-9), and then press OK.
To play discs of rating control (DVD only)
1 Insert the disc and press DISC to enter the disc
mode.
➜ The rating display appears.
2 Enter a new 4-digit password using the
numeric keys (0-9), and then press OK.
➜ Playback starts.
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4 Use the numeric keys (0-9) to enter your
four-digit code, and then press OK.
➜ The password supplied by default is 1234.
➜ If you forget the four-digit code, press STOP
9 four times, the system will change back to the
default password.
5 Go to “Password” and enter your new code.
Then, enter the same code again to confirm.
To remove the menu
Press SYSTEM MENU again.
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MP3 / Picture Disc Operations
Playing MP3 / picture disc
(Kodak, JPEG)
IMPORTANT!
–You have to turn on your TV set and
set to the correct Video In channel.
MP3 / picture disc
1 Load an MP3/Picture disc.
2 Playback will start automatically.
➜ The album menu will appear on the TV
screen.
CD-R
cd01
1
2
3
4
5
File:
l 001
l 002
l 003
l 004
l 005
001
6
l 006
7
l 007
8
l 008
9
l 009
10
l 010
Mixed-mode disc
1/196 00:00
3 Press ALBUM -/+ 5 6 to select a desired
album, then press OK to confirm (for MP3 disc
only).
4 Press 3/4 to select a desired title, then press
OK to start playback.
● You can also use the numeric keys (0-9) to
enter your choice.
5 To stop playback, press STOP7.
English
To play a mixed-mode disc, you need to
select the playback priority for CD or data
files through the system menu.
Language
Digital Out
PCM 48KHz
Priority
Night Mode
Video
PCM
Off
CD
Off DATA
Audio Rating
CD
1 Press SYSTEM MENU in the stop mode.
2 Press 6 on the remote to select Audio
and press 4 to select CD under priority.
➜ The contents in the CD format will be
played.
OR
Press 6 on the remote to select Audio and
press 4 to select Data under priority.
➜ The data contents will be played.
The contents may be MP3 files, Kodak pictures
or JPEG pictures.
The default setting is CD.
MP3:
If an MP3 file exists in the disc, the system
recognizes the disc as an “MP3 Disc”. If only JPEG
files exist in the disc, the system recognizes the
disc as a “JPEG Disc”.
JPEG:
If a JPEG file exists in the disc, the system
recognizes the disc as a “JPEG Disc”. If only MP3
files exist in the disc, the system recognizes the
disc as an “MP3 Disc”.
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Other Functions
English
Radio reception
1 Turn the SOURCE control knob to select FM
or MW source.
2 Turn the TUNING control knob to tune to a
desired radio frequency.
Ta pe playback
2 Press STOP•OPEN 9ç to stop rewinding
or fast forwarding.
General information on
recording
● For recording, use only NORMAL (IEC type I)
tapes on which the tabs have not yet been
broken. This deck is not suitable for recording on
METAL (IEC IV) type tapes.
● The best recording level is set automatically.
Altering the VOLUME or DBB will not affect the
recording in progress.
● At the ver y beginning and end of the tape, no
recording will take place during the 7 seconds
when the leader tape passes the recorder heads.
● To protect a tape from accidental erasure, have
the tape in front of you and break out the left
tab. Recording on this side is no longer possible.
If, however, you wish to record over this side
again, cover the tabs with a piece of adhesive
tape.
IMPORTANT!
Recording is permissible if copyright or
other rights of third parties are not
infringed upon.
1 Turn the SOURCE control knob to select
TAPE source.
2 Press STOP•OPEN 9ç on the top of the
DVD player to open the tape door.
3 Insert a recorded tape and close the tape door.
● Load the tape with the open side towards the
front and the full spool to the left.
4 Press down PLAY 2 on the top of the DVD
player to start playback.
To stop playback
● Press STOP•OPEN 9ç again.
Rewinding/Fast forwarding
1 Stop playback, press down SEARCH 5 6
on the top of the DVD player.
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Start recording
1 Load a recordable tape into the tape deck with
the full spool to the left.
2 Prepare the source to be recorded.
DVD/CD/VCD/MP3 – load the disc and start
playback from the start point of recording.
TUNER – tune to the desired radio station.
AUX – connect external equipment.
3 Press down RECORD ●.
When recording is in progress
● To stop recording, press STOP•OPEN 9ç.
● It is not possible to listen to another source.
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Sound and Volume Controls
Sound control
Adjusting volume and sound
1 Turn the VOLUME -/+ control knob (or press
VOL +/- on the remote) to decrease or
increase volume on the system.
2 Press down DBB ON/OFF (or press DBB on
the remote) to switch bass enhancement on or
press it again to release it and switch bass
enhancement off.
Notes:
–For DTS discs, only sound output through the
Digital Out jack is available (no sound output to
the speakers).
– When you turn the VOLUME -/+ control knob
or press VOL +/- on the remote to adjust the
volume level, neither the display panel on the
system nor the display on the TV set will show any
volume level indication.
Switching off the volume temporarily
(for DISC mode only)
● Press MUTE.
➜ “MUTE” is displayed on the display screen
and is displayed on the TV screen.
To cancel the MUTE mode:
Press MUTE again.
Selecting surround sound
IMPORTANT!
For proper surround sound, make sure
the speakers and subwoofer are
connected (see Connections-Step 3:
Connecting speakers.)
● Press SURROUND to select surround or
stereo mode.
➜ The availability of the various surround sound
modes depends on the number of speakers
used and the sound available on the disc.
➜ The center and surround speaker s operate
only in Multi-channel surround mode.
➜ Stereo broadcasts or recordings will produce
some surround channel effects when played in a
surround mode. However, monaural (single
channel sound) sources will not produce any
sound from the rear speakers.
Note:
– The surround sound is unavailable for the
TUNER/AUX/TAPE source mode.
Microphone Mixing
Connect microphones (not supplied) to the
system to sing along with the music source.
1 Connect microphones to MIC IN jack.
● Before connecting the microphone, set the
microphone level to a lower level to prevent
howling sound by turning the MIC VOL -/+
knob.
2 Select DISC to star t playback.
3 Adjust the volume level of the source with the
VOLUME –/+ control (or VOL +/- on the
remote).
4 Start singing or talking through the microphone.
5 Press KEY on the remote to select key tone if
necessary.
Notes:
–Keep the microphones away from the speakers
to prevent howling.
– Microphone mixing is only available in VCD/DVD
mode.
Key Control
This feature allows you to change the key tone
of your vocal range.
● Press KEY on the remote control to decrease
or increase the vocal key level between -7 and
+7.
English
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Specifications
English
AMPLIFIER
Output power ...................30 W RMS (subwoofer)
.................................................. 5x 10W (satellite boxes)
...................................................................... 1500 W PMPO
Signal-to-noise ratio ....................................... ≥ 65 dBA
Impedance loudspeakers ............ 6 Ω (subwoofer)
..................................................... 5x 4 Ω (satellite boxes)
DVD PLAYER
Laser Type ................................................ Semiconductor
Disc Diameter .............................................. 12cm / 8cm
Video Decoding ........................... MPEG-2 / MPEG-1
Video DAC ................................................................ 10 Bits
Signal System ............................................... PAL / NTSC
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 (44.1kHz)
...................................................... 4 Hz - 22 kHz (48kHz)
...................................................... 4 Hz - 44 kHz (96kHz)
Digital Output .........................................................................
....... SPDIF (Sony Philips digital interface) Coaxial
Number of programmable tracks ......................... 20
Signal-to-noise ratio ....................................... ≥ 50 dBA
Channel separation ..........................≥ 40 dB (1 kHz)
Total harmonic distortion ............< 0.02% (1 kHz)
TUNER
FM wave range .......................................................................
...................................87.5 (± 0.5)– 108.5 (± 0.5) MHz
MW wave range ....................................................................
..........................................515 (± 8) – 1646 (± 30) kHz
Sensitivity at 75 Ω
– mono, 26 dB signal-to-noise ratio ............ 2.8 µV
– stereo, 46 dB signal-to-noise ratio ........ 61.4 µV
Selectivity ................................................................. ≥ 28 dB
Total harmonic distortion ..................................... ≤ 5%
Signal-to-noise-ratio ...................................... ≥ 50 dBA
SPEAKERS
Front Speakers
System .......................................................... 1-way shielded
Impedance .......................................................................... 4 Ω
Frequency response ............................................................
..................................................................... 90 Hz – 20 KHz
Speaker drivers ....................................... 1x 3” full range
Dimensions (w x h x d) ......................................................
........................................... 95mm x 141 mm x 103 mm
Weight........................................................................... 0.62 kg
Center Speaker
System .......................................................... 1-way shielded
Impedance .......................................................................... 4 Ω
Frequency response ............................................................
...................................... 90 Hz – 20 KHz (within -6dB)
Speaker drivers ...................................... 1 x 3” full range
Dimensions (w x h x d) . 95mm x 141 mm x 103
mm
Weight........................................................................... 0.62 kg
Surround Speakers
System ..1-way (not magnetically shielded design)
Impedance .......................................................................... 4 Ω
Frequency response ............................................................
..................................................................... 90 Hz – 20 KHz
Speaker drivers ...................................... 1 x 3” full range
Dimensions (w x h x d) ......................................................
........................................... 95mm x 141 mm x 103 mm
Weight........................................................................ 0.385 kg
SUBWOOFER
Subwoofer ...................................................................................
.................. 1-way (not magnetically shielded design)
Impedance .......................................................................... 6 Ω
Frequency response ............................................................
........................................................................ 35 Hz – 7 KHz
Speaker drivers .......................................... 1 x 4” woofer
Dimensions (w x h x d) ......................................................
....................................... 168 mm x 266 mm x 243 mm
Weight........................................................................... 2.63 kg
TAPE DECK
Signal-to-noise ratio
Normal tape (type I) .................................... 50 dBA
Wow and flutter ......................................... ≤ 0.4% DIN
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GENERAL INFORMATION
AC Power ....................................... 220 – 240 V; 50 Hz
Dimensions (w x h x d) ..... 436 x 86 x 337 (mm)
Weight(with/without speakers) ......... 11.0 / 5.8 kg
Standby power consumption ........................ < 15W
Specifications and external appearance are
subject to change without notice.
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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 remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or
Philips for help.
English
Problem
No power.
“NO DISC” is displayed.
No picture.
Distorted or poor picture.
The aspect ratio of the screen cannot be
changed even though you have set the TV
shape.
The DVD player does not start playback.
The DVD player does not respond when
buttons are pressed.
Solution
✔ Check if the AC power cord is properly
connected.
✔ Check if the disc is inserted upside down.
✔ Wait until the moisture condensed at the lens
has cleared.
✔ Replace or clean the disc, see “Maintenance”.
✔ Use a readable disc or correctly recorded format
MP3-CD.
✔ Select the appropriate video input mode on the
TV set.
✔ Check if the TV set is switched on.
✔ Check the video connection.
✔ Check if the system is securely connected.
✔ Sometimes a slight picture distortion may appear.
This is not a malfunction.
✔ Clean the disc.
✔ Connect the system to the S-video input of your
TV set.
✔ The aspect ratio is fixed on the DVD disc.
✔ The aspect ratio may not be changed for some
TV systems.
✔ Insert a readable disc.
✔ Check the disc type, color system and region
code.
✔ Clean the disc.
✔ Place the disc with the playback side down.
✔ Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the setup
menu.
✔ 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.
✔ Disconnect the power plug from the jack, and
insert again.
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Tr oubleshooting
English
The language for the sound or subtitle
cannot be changed when playing a DVD.
No image is output when a function is
selected.
Sound cannot be heard or is of poor
quality
Poor radio reception.
Recording or playback cannot be made
Left and right sound outputs are
reversed.
The remote control does not function.
Problem
Solution
✔ Multi-language sound or subtitle is not recorded
on the DVD.
✔ Changing the language for the sound or subtitle
is prohibited on the DVD.
✔ Make sure the component is connected
correctly.
✔ Press the correct function button for the input
source.
✔ Adjust the volume.
✔ Disconnect the headphones.
✔ Check that the speakers are connected correctly.
✔ Check if the stripped speaker wire is clamped.
✔ If the system is in pause, slow motion or fast
forward/reverse mode, press PLAY•PAUSE
2; (or PLAY/PAUSE 2; on the remote) to
resume the normal play mode.
✔ Make sure the MP3-CD was recorded within 32-
256 kbps bit rate with sampling frequencies at
48 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 32 kHz.
✔ If the signal is too weak, adjust the antenna or
connect an external antenna for better
reception.
✔ Increase the distance between the System and
your TV set or VCR.
✔ Clean deck parts, see “Maintenance”.
✔ Use only NORMAL tape.
✔ Apply a piece of adhesive tape over the missing
tab space.
✔ Check the speaker connections and location.
✔ Point the remote control at the remote control
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.
There is no sound from the center and
surround speakers.
Low bass response.
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✔ Make sure the center and sound speakers are
connected correctly.
✔ Press SURROUND to select a correct
surround sound setting.
✔ Make sure the sourdce you are playing is
recorded or broadcast in surround sound (DTS,
Dolby Digital, etc.).
✔ Check all speakers for correct polarity.
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Glossary
Analog: Sound that has not been turned into
numbers. Analog sound varies, while digital sound
has specific numerical values. These jacks send
audio through two channels, the left and right.
Aspect ratio: The ratio of vertical and
horizontal sizes of a displayed image. The
horizontal vs. vertical ratio of conventional TVs. is
4:3, and that of wide-screens is 16:9.
AUDIO OUT Jacks: Jacks on the back of the
DVD System that send audio to another system
(TV set, Stereo, etc.).
Bit Rate: The amount of data used to hold a
given length of music; measured in kilobits per
second, or kbps. Or, the speed at which you
record. Generally, the higher the bit rate 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 sends high-quality
video to a TV set that has Component Video In
jacks (R/G/B, Y/Pb/Pr, etc.).
Disc menu: A screen display prepared for the
selection of images, sound, 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).
DTS: Digital Theater Systems. This is a surround
sound system, but different from Dolby Digital.
The formats were developed by different
companies.
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, “MPE” is the abbreviation of
Motion Picture Experts Group 1 (or MPEG-1)
Audio Layer 3. Through the 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 all
sound tracks 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 without data
compression.
Playback control (PBC): Refers to the signal
recorded on video CDs or SVCDs for
reproduction control. By using screen menus
recorded on a Video CD or SVCD that suppor ts
PBC, you can enjoy interactive-type software as
well as software having a search function.
Region code: A system allowing discs to be
played only in preset regions. This unit will only
play discs that have compatible region codes. You
can find the region code of your unit from 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 luminance and the color. You
can use S-Video only if your TV set has S-Video
In jack.
Sampling Frequency: Frequency of data
sampling when analog data is converted to
digital data. Sampling frequency numerically
represents how many times the original analog
signal is sampled per second.
Surround: A system for users to create
realistic three-dimensional 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 TV.
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