Philips HIFI RECEIVER User Manual

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Front Right (FR)
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Canada

English:

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class

B limits for radio noise emissions from digital
apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.

Français:

Cet appareil numérique n'emet pas de bruits
radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables
aux appareils numériques de Class B prescrites
dans le Règlement sur le Brouillage
Radioélectrique édicté par le Ministère des
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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
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All rights reserved.

Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems,
inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other worldwide patents
issued and pending. “DTS” and "DTS Digital Surround” are
trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. 1996 Digital
Theater Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

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NOTE:
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1« Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Foliow aii instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

8. Do not Install near any heat sources such as

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

9. Do not defeat the safety

purpose of the polarized or

grounding-type plug. A polarized plug ——Polarized
has two blades with one wider than Plug
the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong.The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit

into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of
the obsolete outlet

10 . Protect the power cord from being walked on or

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

11.Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,

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

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when

unused for long periods of time.

14 . Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

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

15. Battery usage CAUTION -To prevent battery leakage

which may result in bodily injury 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.

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This symbol indicates that the unit has

a double insulation system

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Contents

introduction and General
Information

Features....................................................................................6

Discs for playback.....................................................................6

Player zone
Supplied accessories

Environmental information........................................................6

Installation.................................................................................6

Maintenance.............................................................................6

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Functional Overview

Front and Rear panels..............................................................7

Remote Control....................................................................... 8

Connections

Connecting antennas................................................................9

AM Indoor Loop Antenna
FM Indoor Antenna

FM Outdoor Antenna

Connecting the speakers........................................................10

Connecting a TV and additional components

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Preparations

Inserting batteries into the remote control..............................11

Switching on the system
Setting up the surround sound system

Placing the speakers

Changing the volume level

Setting up the subwoofer
System Setup (DVD)

General operation
Setting the picture
Setting the sound
Setting the language
Setting the features

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Operations

Discs information
Basic playback

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

Special DVD/VCD features

Changing subtitle language
Changing sound track language
Playing in slow motion mode
Searching for a particular passage
Display the disc information during playback
Moving to another title/chapter

Playback from a selected point
Zooming in
Viewing from another angle
Advancing by frames
Checking the contents of DVD

Special VCD/SVCD features

Playback Control (PBC)

Special MP3-CD features

MP3-CD menu

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Other Functions

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

Presetting radio stations

Listening to preset radio stations.
Sleep timer setting

Specifications

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Troubleshooting..................................24

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Basic Inunctions

Selecting the surround sound mode
Selecting the digital sound effect
Volume control
Adjusting the tone

Dimming the display screen..........................................16

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Contents

Introduction and General Information

Features

Your complete 7-piece 350-Watt (MX-3700D) /
300-WATT (MX-3600D) DVD Digital Home Cinema
System creates the same dynamic sound qualities that you
find in full-fledged cinemas and incorporates some of the
best features in home theater technology.

Other features include:

Built-in DTS and Dolby® Digital decoder,

supporting Dolby® ProLogic and virtual surround

Lets you use the Home Cinema Audio System for a movie-

theater surround sound experience.

Additional Component Connections

Lets you connect other audio and audto/visual components
to the DVD 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 different sounds in Dolby

Digital mode.

Parental Control (Rating Level)

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

Sleep Timer

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

Discs for playback

Your DVD player is able to play:

- All pre-recorded audio CDs

- All finalized audio CDR and audio CDRW discs

- All VCDs. Super VCDs and DVDs

- MP3-CDS (CD-ROMs with MP3 tracks)

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Player zone

DVD discs and players are designed with regional

restrictions. Before playing a disc, make sure the disc is the

same zone as your player.

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The region code for this DVD player is 1.

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Supplied accessories

a remote control with two AA batteries
an AM loop antenna and an FM wire antenna
an audio and Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y video cable for connection
with the TV
five satellite speakers, including five speaker cables
an active subwoofer, including a connection cable
this instruction booklet

If any item is damaged or missing, contact your
Philips.

retailer or

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

Installation

• Place the player on a flat hard, and stable surface.

• There must be sufficient room in front of the player for the
drawer to open.

• In a cabinet allows about 10cm (4 inches) of free space all
around the player for adequate ventilation.

• Do not expose your player to extreme temperatures or
humidity.

Maintenance

• When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a
cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the
center out in a straight line.

• Do not expose the playen batteries or
discs to humidity, rain, sand or excessive
heat (caused by heating equipment or
direct sunlight). Always keep the disc tray closed to avoid
dust on the lens.

• Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner commercially
available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for analog
discs.

• The lens may cloud over when the player is suddenly
moved from cold to warm surroundings, making it
impossible to play a disc. Leave the player in the warm
environment until the moisture evaporates.

Front and Rear panels

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® STANDBY ON C!)

- to switch between power on and standby modes.

(2) OPEN/CLOSE A (in Disc mode only)

- to open or close the disc tray.

(3) Disc Tray

Display screen

- to display details for user’s information.

(D PLAY/PAUSE ► II (in Disc mode only)

- to start or interrupt disc playback.

(6) PREY / NEXT

- in Disc mode, press to skip to the previous/next
chapter/track.

- in Disc mode, hold down to fast reverse/forward.

- in Tuner mode, to tune to a tower or higher radio
frequency.

(7) STOP ■ (in Disc mode only)

- to stop playing the disc.

® (i) ®(i) d) (I) ® ® ®

(8) SURROUND

- to select multichannel surround (Dolby Digital, DTS
or Dolby ProLogic) or stereo sound effect.

(9) PROGRAM

- in Disc mode, to program disc tracks.

- in Tuner mode, to program preset radio stations.

(g) SOURCE

- to select the desired source or external input source
(TV/AV, DI5C.TUNER or AUX).

(0) VOLUME

- to adjust the master volume.

- to adjust the bass/treble tone level.

- to connect headphones,

g) BASS/TREBLE

- to select Bass/Treble adjustment mode.

(T) AM/FM ANTENNA

- connect to the AM loop antenna or FM antenna.

(?) DIGITAL OUT-OPTICAL

- connect to audio equipment with digital-optical audio
input.

(D DIGITAL OUT-COAXIAL

- connect to audio equipment with digital-coaxial audio
input.

® AUDIO OUT

- connect to the analog audio inputs of an external
recording device or amplifier.

® AUDIO IN (TV / AUX)

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

(D WOOFER LINE OUT

- connect to an active subwoofer.

(7) SPEAKERS

- connect to the front, center and surround speakers,

(g) Pr/Cr Pb/CbY (COMPONENTVIDEO OUT)

- connect to TV with Pr/Cr Pb/CbY inputs.

(J) S-VIDEO OUT

- connect to aTV with S-video input.

@ VIDEO OUT

- connect to aTV with video input.

(0) AC Power Cord

- connect to a standard AC outlet.

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

Functional Overview

Remote Control

Notes for remote control:

- First, select the source you wish to control by
pressing one of the source select keys on the remote
control (DISC orTUNER, for example).

- Then select the desired function (
for example).

© SOURCE

- to select the desired source (TV/AV, DISC,TUNER or
AUX).

© DISC MENU (disc mode only)

- to enter or exit the disc contents menu.

© SYSTEM MENU (disc mode only)

- to enter or exit the system menu bar.

© A ▼

- in Tuner mode, to select a preset radio station
number ("d or ►).

- to select movement direction in disc contents menu /
system menu bar.

0

0

© /

- in disc mode, press to skip to the previous/next
chapter/track.

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

- in Tuner mode, to tune to a lower or higher radio
frequency.

► II

to start or interrupt disc playback.

to stop playing the disc.

SURROUND

to select multichannel surround (Dolby Digital, DTS
or Dolby ProLogic) or stereo sound effect.

SOUND

®

to select the various sound effects : CONCERT,

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

REPEAT

to repeat chapter, track or disc.

REPEAT A-B

©

to repeat a specific section on a disc.

SUBW +/-

to adjust the subwoofer’s level.

REAR +/-

- to adjust the rear (surround) speakers' level.

CENTER +/-

- to adjust the center speaker’s level.

TVVOL +/-

- to adjust Philips television's volume level.

(ij) SLEEP

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

(g) DIM

- to select different brightness for the display screen.

© NIGHT (DVD mode only)

- to optimize the dynamics of the sound output.

® MUTE

- to interrupt or resume sound reproduction,

© RESUME

- to continue disc playback after an interruption.

® OK

- to enter or confirm the selection.

© VOL +/-

- to adjust the volume level.

@ Numeric Keypad (0-9)

- to enter a track/title number of the disc.

- to enter a number of preset radio stations.

@) (J)

- to switch to standby mode.

8 Functional Overview

Connections

IMPORTANT!

- Before connecting the AC power cord to the
wall outlet, ensure that all other connections have
been made.

- Never make or change any connections with
the power switched on.

- The type plate is located at the rear or bottom
of the system.

Connecting antennas

AM Indoor Loop Antenna

Connect the supplied AM loop antenna to the AM

jack. Position the loop antenna to receive the dearest

sound.

FM Indoor Antenna

Connect the supplied FM

antenna to the FM jack. Move
the antenna in various directions
until the clearest signal is
received.

Note:

- Keep the antenna as far away as possible from the TV, VCR
or any radiation source to prevent unwanted noise.

FM Outdoor Antenna

For better FM reception, use a 75 ohm coaxial cable (not
supplied) to connect the system to an outdoor FM antenna
as shown.

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Connections

Connecting the speakers

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

1 Press up (or down) the speaker's jack and fully insert the

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

Connect the subwoofer’s audio input to the WOOFER

LINE OUT jack and the speakers as follows :

• Use the supplied audio cables to connect AUDIO IN jacks

to the corresponding AUDIO OUT jacks on the TV. VCR or
other audio/visual components.

• Use the supplied Pr/Cr Pb/CbY cables to connect

Pr/Cr Pb/CbY jacks to the corresponding video input

jacks on aTV.
If yourTV is not equipped with Pr/Cr Pb/CbY video input

jacks, you can select one of the following alternative
connections:

Option 1

Connect the S-VIDEO OUT jack to the S-Video input

jack on the TV using a S-Video cable (not supplied).

Option 2

Connect the VIDEO OUT jack to the video input jack on
the TV using a video cable (not supplied).

Tipeakttrs

Front Left (FL)
Front Right (FR)
Center (C)
Surround Left (SL) black
Surround Right (SR)

Notes:
— Ensure that the speaker cables are correctly connected.
Improper connections may damage the system due to short­circuit
— For opPmal sound performance, use the supplied speakers,
— Do not connect more than one speaker to any one pair of

+ /—• speaker jacks.
— Do not connect speakers with an impedance lower than
the speakers supplied. Please refer to the SPECIFICATIONS
section of this manual.

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Connecting a TV and

additional components

You must connect a TV to the DVD system in order to use
the DVD player You can connect other audio and audio/
visual components to the DVD system in order to use the

Home Cinema Audio System's surround sound capabilities.

Use the AUDIO OUT jacks

- for connecting to an amplifier, audio system orTV with
analog audio inputs.

- for connecting to a CD or Tape recorder to make an analog
recording.

Use the OPTICAL or COAXIAL jacks

- for connecting to an amplifier with DTS, Dolby Digital
decoder or CD recorder
You will need to set the DVD system's digital output to
"ALL” (refer to "Preparations - System setup (DVD)").

Notes:

— MP3 audio is not available on the digital output

- Digital recording is only possible on a CD or VCD.

IMPORTANT!

— There are various ways to connect the system
to aTV (as shown in the illustration).You only
need to make one of the best connections,
depending on the capabilities of your TV system.
— Always refer to the instruction manual of the

connected equipment to make an optimal

connection.
— Some DVD discs have anti-copying devices, so
you will not able to record the disc through aVCR.

10 Connections

Preparations

Inserting batteries into the remote control

1 open the battery compartment

2 Place the batteries in the

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

3 Close the cover.

CAUTION!

— Remove batteries if they are exhausted or 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 off properly.

Switching on the system

After completing all the connections, connect the AC

power cord of the player and subwoofer to the power
outlet

Press STANDBY ON to switch on the last selected

source.
Adjust the SOURCE button (or press TV/AV, DISC,

TUNER or AUX) to select the input source.
"♦ The selected source will be displayed.

For viewing a DVD or VCD disc, aTV set needs to be
connected (refer to “Connections - Connerting aTV and

additional components”).

Switch on the TV and set to the correct video in channel
(for example, EXT1, EXT2, AVI. AV2). Refer to yourTV

instruction manual for details.

The default screen appears on the TV.

You can connect other external components to the DVD
system in order to use the Home Theater Audio System's

surround sound capabilities. For example, connect to aTV

and select TV/AV as the input source or connect to a VCR

and select AUX as the input source.

Setting up the surround sound

system

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

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

Placing the speakers

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

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.

Place the center speaker above or below the TV so the

center channel's sound is localized.

Place the surround speakers at normal listening ear level

facing each other or mounted on the wall.

Place the subwoofer on the floor near the TV.

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Notes:

— To avoid magnetic interference, do not position the front

speakers too close to yourTV.

If the rear surround speakers are installed farther away

from the listening position than the front and center speakers,
it will weaken the surround effect

— All speakers should be securely installed to prevent

accidents and improve sound quality.

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Changing the volume level

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

Press CENTER + / — to adjust the level of the center
speaker

"CNT BB" is displayed.

Press REAR + / — to adjust the level of the rear
surround speakers.

SB" is displayed.

Note:

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denotes the volume level between - J5dfa to 10db.

Setting up the subwoofer

Use the supplied subwoofer cable to connect the
subwoofer’s audio input jack to the WOOFER LINE
OUT of the DVD system.

Connect the subwoofer’s AC power cable to the wall
socket and switch on the power.

Rotate the VOLUME knob at the front panel of
subwoofer until you hear a click, clockwise to switch on and
counterclockwise to switch off.

-♦ The LED indicator will light up in green when the
subwoofer is switched on.

Select the phase polarity at the rear of the subwoofer at
either 0“ or 180® to determine better bass reproduction

effect in certain listening environment
Press SUBW +/ — to adjust the volume level of the

subwoofer (-15dB to 10dB).

-♦ "SUB BB" is displayed.

System Setup (DVD)

The system setup is carried out via the TV, it enabling you
to customize the DVD system to suit your particular

requirement If the preferred options selected are not

available on a disc, then the disc's own preference will be

used.

IMPORTANT I

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

General operation

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.

•♦micon will be highlighted in the menu baron theTV
screen.

2 Press V to activate the System Setup menu.
3 Use ◄ ► AV keys to toggle through the functions and

select your preferred option.

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

or OK.

The following items are available :

Setting the picture

- TV Shape

Select the aspect ratio of theTV to be connected.
4;3 PS (default setting)

- 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 portion
automatically cut off.

4:3 LB

- If you have a conventional TV set and your DVD is
formatted for widescreen viewing, use this setting. Wide
bands will be displayed on the upper and lower portions of

theTV screen.

16:9

- If you have a widescreen TV set, use this setting (you
must also set your widescreen TV to "full size").

12 Preparations

16:9
(Wide screen)

4:3 LB (Letter Box)

Setting the sound

4:3 PS (Pan Scan)

Note:

- ¡f your DVD is not encoded to allow you to change the

aspect ratio, TV shape cannot be changed.

- TV System

Allows you to select the color system matching the
connected TV set

AUTO (default setting)

- If the connected TV is multi system, select this mode.
The output format will be in accordance with the video
signal of the disc.

NTSC

- If the connectedTV is NTSC system, select this mode.
It will change the video signal of a PAL disc and output in
NTSC format

PAL

- If the connectedTV is PAL system, select this mode.
It will change the video signal of a NTSC disc and output in
PAL format

- Video Out

Video out selection enables you to choose the type of
video output suitable for your receiver.

Select PR PBY (default setting), if you have connected the

video output to yourTV using the Component Video Out

(Pr/Cr Pb/CbY) jacks.
SCART (this feature is not available for this model)

Select S-VIDEO. if you have connected the video output
to yourTV using S-Video jack.

- Screen Saver

if set to ON. when you leave the system in stop or pause
mode for more than one minute, the screen saver will be
activated. The default setting is OFF.

- Digital Output

Digital output selection enables you to specify the type of
digital output suitable for your amplifier or receiver

Select ALL (default setting), if you have connected the

digital output (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) to a multichannel
decoder receiver.

Select PCM 96K if the external component is capable of
processing digital signal input with sampling rates of 96 kHz.

Select PCM 48K if the external component is incapable of
processing 96 kHz digital signal input then convert to
standard signal with sampling rates of 48 kHz.

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

- Night Mode

Set night mode to on to level out the volume. For
example, the disc will play at the same sound level
throughout the movie. The default setting is OFF.

Night function can also be accessed via the
remote control.

- Center Delay

If the listening position is closer to the center speaker than

the front speakers, you can set the center delay time to

improve the surround sound effect.

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

- Rear Delay

If the listening position is closer to the rear surround
speakers than the front speakers, you can set the rear delay
time to improve the surround sound effect
Options : 15ms, 12ms, 9ms, 6ms (default setting), 3ms or

OFF.

- Test Tone (disc mode only)

If set to ON, the system will test the speaker settings. The
test signal is generated through the left, center; right and
surround speakers.The default setting is OFF.

Preparations 13

Setting the language

2 Use AT keys to select a rating level.

- Audio

- Subtitle

- Disc Menu

This is to select the audio language, subtitle language and
the language used on TV screen menus or DVD menus that
will always be used for every disc to be played back.The
default setting is English.

If the language selected is not available on the disc, the
original language designated by each disc will be selected.

Setting the features

- Parental

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

1 Enter the 4-digit code, if necessary, enter the code a second

time.

3 Press OK to confirm.

Rating - NO PARENT

If parental control is not activated, it will play all discs.

Rating - f to 8

If the player's parental level is set below 8, only discs with a
lower or equal level will play. For example, if the player is
set to 5. only discs with ratings of 5,4,3,
played. Higher rated scenes will not be played unless an
alternative that has the same rating or lower is available on
the disc. For example, consider a disc that generally is
suitable for most audiences, and it is rated at level 2 for the
most part However, in the middle, there are also scenes
rated at 5 (not suitable for children).

2 and 1 will be

To play a higher rated disc or scene than the level set

• Enter the 4-digit cord before resetting the rating level to a
higher number (go to "Password”).

If you forget the 4>digit code

1 Press ■ four times when prompted for the password

and the system will change back to the default password.

2 Go to "Password" and enter your new code.

Note:

- Some DVDs are not encoded with a rating though the
movie rating is printed on the disc jacket The rating level
Rature does not work for such discs.

- Password

To set a new password for the parental control or to
change the password. The password supplied as default is

1234.

14 Preparations

- Menu Language

Select the language for on screen display.

- Defaults

If RESET is selected, all the items in the setup menu will be
reset to default setting.

Basic Functions

Selecting the surround sound mode

IMPORTANT!

- For proper surround sound, make sure you have
followed the "Connections" and "Preparations"
procedures fuliy.

- The center and surround speakers only operate

when the system is set to surround sound mode

and the source material being played is recorded

or broadcast in Doiby Digital, DTS or Dolby Pro

Logic surround sound.

- Stereo broadcasts or recordings wili produce

some surround channel effects when played In a
surround mode. However, monaural sources will not
produce any sound from the surround speakers.

Press SURROUND to select surround or stereo mode.

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

Dolby Digital Surround

Dolby Digital (also known as AC-3 or Dolby 5.1) and
MPEG Multichannel delivers a realistic and dynamic sound
similar to theater and cinema. It requires connection of all
five speakers (front left/right center, surround left/right) and
subwoofer for correct Dolby Digital Surround sound
reproduction. Each channel plays its own unique role in
providing the right sound. Front left, center and right join

two surround speakers to reproduce high, mid and bass

frequencies in five full-range channels of surround. Bass
rumble, explosions and low frequency effects you feel are

delivered through the subwoofer. A large number of DVD
discs have been recorded in Dolby Digital Surround.

Matrix

A new surround playback system that delivers amazingly
rich and convincing five-channel surround outputs (front
left/right, center; surround left/right).

VSS (Virtual Surround Sound)

Tile ProLogic MPEG or Dolby Digital surround channel is
processed by a Virtualizer' DSP to add surround effect from

just the two front speakers.

Stereo

All sound is reproduced and played through the front left

and right speakers. This enables standard stereo
reproduction.

Selecting the digital sound effect

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

• Press SOUND repeatedly to select the available sound
effect

When playing a DVD/VCD, select:

~ CONCERT, DRAMA ACTION or SCI-FI

When playing a CD or in Tuner or Aux mode, select;

- CLASSIC, JAZZ, ROCK or DIGITAL

DTS Surround

The DTS Surround is a cinema surround sound format that
offers superior digital audio performance. DTS offers more
clarity and definition especially for higher tones. The better
sound quality is a result of the limited sound compression

(3:1 instead of 11:1 for Dolby Digital) and the 20-bit
resolution.

Dolby Pro Logic Surround

The Dolby Pro Logic Surround system is a specially

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

Basic Functions 15

Volume control

Adjust VOLUME button (or press VOL + / —) to

increase or decrease the volume level.

"t'DL is displayed, "«.“"denotes the volume level.

Fof Philips TVs only

Press TV VOL +/ — on the remote control to adjust the

TVs volume level.

lb listen through the headphones

Connect the headphones plug to the jf) socket at the

front of the player.

The speakers will be muted.

To switch off the volume temporarily

Press MUTE.

Playback will continue without sound and 'T1LITE" is

displayed.
To restore the volume, press MUTE again.

Adjusting the tone

The BASS (low tone) and TREBLE (high tone) feature
enables you to define the sound-processor settings.

1 Press BASS or TREBLE on the system to select Bass or

Treble sound feature.

2 While in Bass orTreble adjustment mode, adjust VOLUME

knob to select the desired Bass orTreble level.

Notes:

— The volume knob can be used to adjust Bass/Treble level

immediately after you have selected the respective Bass/Treble
sound feature. If the volume knob is not used within 5
seconds, it will become normal volume control function.

— If no button is pressed within a few seconds, the player will

exit the tone mode automadcally.

Dimming the display screen

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

16 Basic Functions

Operations

Discs information

DVI>-VID«0 G

DVD video discs may have one or more Titles, and each

Title may have one or more Chapters.

Playback stops at the end of each Trtle.

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Video CDs may have one or more Tracks, and each Track
may have one or more Indexes.
To make easy and convenient access, you can move
between Tracks and Indexes.
Some Video CDs have Play Back Control (PBC), which is a
predefined playback sequence stored on the disc {refer to
"Special VCD/SVCD features”).

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DIGITAL AUDIO

Audio CDs contain only Tracks.

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Basic playback

CAUTIONl

— Do not move the disc player during playback, as

doing so may damage the DVD system.

- Do not push on the disc tray or put any objects
other than disc on the disc tray. Doing so may
cause the disc player malfunction.

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~ TRACKS -

Notes:
— Your player will not play discs that have a region code
différent from the region code of your player.
— pi If the inhibit icon appears on the TV screen when a

■*» button is pressed, it means the function is not available

on the disc you are playing.

To interrupt playback

• Press ► II

^ The picture freezes and the sound will be muted.

• lb resume playback, press ► II again.

To stop playback

• Press ■.

Skipping to another track/chapter

Press or repeatedly during playback to skip
backward or forward. Each press will take the disc to the
beginning of the previous or next track/chapter.

Note:

— If the REPEAT function has been set pressing

Iwiii replay the same track/chapter.

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

Press once.

To go directly to any track/chapter

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

the desired track/chapter

Fast Search

1

Hold down or about two seconds to fast

reverse or forward the disc.

2

To resume normal play, press ►!!.

or

Press STANDBY ON i!) or

POWER (!) to switch the system

on.
Press OPEN/CLOSE — to open

the disc tray.

Load a disc with the label side
facing up.

Press OPEN/CLOSE A again to
close the tray.

-+ There will be a short delay while the player identifies
the disc and reads the menu from the disc.

Some discs will start pla>^ng automatically, and others will
display the Disc Contents Menu on the TV screen. If the
menu is presented, use AY-4 ► keys to highlight your
selection and press OK to confirm. To select a play option,
press numeric keypad (0-9).

Press ►!! to start playback.

Continue playback from the last stop point

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

RESUME to resume playback from the point at which it

stopped.

To cancel the resume mode

# Press ■ again.

Notes:

— Whert the player is disconnected from the power supply or

the disc tray is opened, the resume option will be cancelled
automatically.

— The resume option may not be available on some discs.

Operations 17

Repeat play

You can only select the repeat play mode during playback.

For DVD - Repeat chapter/title/disc

Press REPEAT repeatedly to select the following:

"P“ I" - repeat chapter.
‘‘P“R"-repeat title/disc.

Special DVD/VCD features

A number of operations can be carried out directly via

the multiple menu bars on the TV screen without

interrupting disc playback.

ForVCD/CD/MP3-CD - Repeat track/disc Press REPEAT repeatedly to select the following:

-> “R- I" - repeat the current track.

-♦ "R-fl" - repeat the entire disc.

Notes:

- Repeat play might not work correctly with some DVDs.
— ForVCD, repeat play is not possible during PBC playback.

Repeat A-B

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

1

Press REPEAT A-B at your chosen starting point
Press REPEAT A-B again at your chosen end point

2

-♦ The passage will now repeat continuously.
To resume normal play, press REPEAT A-B again.

Note:

- The section A and B can be set only within the same
chapter/track.

Program favorite tracks

You can play the contents of the disc in the order you want
by programming the order of the tracks to be played. Up to
99 tracks can be stored.

1 While playback is stopped, select or press PROGRAM to

enter program mode.

"P 00•‘DO" is displayed.

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

number in the order you want

If you attempt to program more than 99 tracks, TULL"

is displayed.

3 Press OK to store the track.

• Repeat steps 2-3 to store other tracks.
4 To start program play, press ► 11.

5 To stop playback, press ■ once.

6 To cancel the program, press ■ again.

From the left,

SETUP MENU -* SUBTITLE - LANGUAGE - SLOW

- FAST REVERSE - FAST FORWARD - STATUS

From the left,

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

From the left,

PROGRAM

IMPORTANT!

Some operations may be different or restricted,

depending on the disc format. Refer to the jacket

or case of the disc you are playing.

Press SYSTEM MENU.

-6 The menu bar will be displayed across the top of the

TV screen.

Press ◄ or ► to move through the menu bar.

2

Press T to select the highlighted icon and use AV keys

3

to select your preferred option.

Press OK to confirm a highlighted selection.

4
5

To exit, press SYSTEM MENU or OK.

Changing subtitle language

This operation works only on DVDs with multiple subtitle

languages.

the desired language.

key to selectSelect from the menu bar and press

Program function can also be accessed via the

menu bar

1 Press SYSTEM MENU and select from the menu

bar.

2 Repeat steps 2-6 listed above to program your favorite

tracks.

18 Operations

Changing sound track language

This operation works only on DVDs with multiple

soundtrack language.
Select from the menu bar and press T key to select

the desired language.

ForYCD:

Press T to select the desired audio channels for sound :

LEFTVOCAL - RIGHTVOCAL - MONO LEFT

- MONO RIGHT - STEREO - LEFTVOCAL

3 To resume normal play, press P-H

Note:

- The sound will be muted during fast reverse or forward
search.

Display the disc information during playback

• Select m from the menu bar and press T key to select

the following display informations;

n ra tv >

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

Playing in slow motion mode

1 Select Q from the menu bar and press T key to select

the required slow motion speed ;

SF x2 SF x4 -* SF x8 - SR x2 - SR x4 - SR x8 -

SLOW OFF

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

ForYCD:

1 Press T key to select the required slow motion speed ;

(forward) : SF x1 - SF x2 - SF x3 - OFF

2 “lb resume normal play, press ►!I

Note:

— The sound will be muted during siow-motion play.

Searching for a particular passage

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Moving to another titie/chapter

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

1

Select m (title) or |Q (chapter) from the menu bar.

2

Use numeric keypad (0-9) to select a desired title/
chapter number and press OK to start playback.

Note:

- Seiecting a title or chapter might not be possible on certain
discs.

Playback from a selected point

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

Select Py or from the menu bar to select fast reverse
search or fast foward search respectively.

Press T key to select the required search speed :

(reverse) : FR x2 FR x4 -* FR x6 FR x8 OFF
(forward) : FF x2 FF x4 FF x6 FF x8 OFF

ForYCD:

Press T key to select the required search speed :

(reverse) ; FR x1 FR x2 -* FR x3 FR x4 —* OFF
(forward) : FF x1 FF x2 FF x3 FF x4 OFF

Select from the menu bar.

1

Enter hours, minutes and seconds from left to right in the

2

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

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

Press ► II to start playback.

Operations 19

Zooming in

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

Select m from the menu bar and press T key repeatedly

to select a zoom factor: x1.5 -* x2.0 x4.0 -* OFF.
To pan through the enlarged image, press OK to confirm

the zoom selection and use M ► AT keys to move the
zoomed picture left, right, up and down.

To exit ZOOM mode, select zoom factor to

"ZOOM OFF’ from the menu bar.

Viewing from another angie

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

Checking the contents of DVD

Press DISC MENU on the remote control.

If the current title has a menu, the menu will appear on

the screen. Otherwise, the disc menu will be displayed.
Use < ► AT keys to select the desired title or chapter

followed by ► II or OK.

The selected title or chapter starts playing.

Notes;

- The details of operation might differ depending on the DVD

disc.

— Selecting a title or disc might not be possible on certain

DVD discs.

Special VCD/SVCD features

Playback Control (PBC)

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

Select in the menu bar and press T key to select
PBC ON or PBC OFF.

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Select Ql from the menu bar and press AT keys to select
the desired angle : 1/4, 2/4, 3/4 or 4/4.

Playback changes to the selected angle.

Advancing by frames

1 Select PiB from the menu bar and press T key to play the

disc step by step (one frame each step).

2 To resume normal play, press ►!!

When playing a disc with PBC function

If "PBC OFF", the system will start playback automatically.
If "PBC ON", the PBC menu (if available) will appear on the

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

Note:

- If PBC mode is switched on, TIME SEARCH and REPEAT
functions are not available.

20 Operations

Special MP3-CD features

— JPEG format

- Max 12 characters
— Max. nested directory is 7 levels

— The max. album number is 32

- Supported VBR bit-rate

- Supported sampling frequencies for MP3 disc are :
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

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

— The disc reading time may exceed 30 seconds due to

the lai^e number of songs compiled onto one disc.

MP3>CD menu

1 Press DISC MENU to switch on the MP3-CD menu.

^ The album menu appears on the TV screen.

2 To select a desired album, press A.Y< ► and followed by

OK or ►!! to confirm.

-♦ The title menu appears on the TV screen.

3 To select a desired title, press AT-4 ► and followed by OK

or ► II to start playback.

• You can also use the numeric keypad (0-9) to enter
your choice.

* •

If the MP3-CD menu is switched off

You can only play the existing selected title by pressing

► II button. While in playback mode, press to

select the previous/next title.

■+ The title number will be displayed.

Only the following functions are possible for MP3 disc.

- STOP / PLAY / PAUSE / OK

- REPEAT (TITLE/ALBUM/DISC)

Operations 21

Other Functions

T

Tuning to radio stations

Press STANDBY ON to switch on the last selected

source.
Adjust SOURCE (or press TUNER) to select TUNER

mode.

3

Press TUNER again to select the desired band ; FM or AM.

4

Press and hold 1^^ or until the frequency indication
starts to change, then release.
^ The system automatically tunes to the next strong radio

station.

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To tune to a weak station, press or briefly and

repeatedly until an optimal reception is found.

Repeat step 4 if necessary until you find the desired radio

station.

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Presetting radio stations

You can preset up to 40 stations regardless of the

reception.

1

Tune to your desired radio station (refer to 'Tuning to radio

stations").

2

Press PROGRAM.

"Program" appears.

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

preset number.

Listening to preset radio stations

In tuner mode, press -4 or ► or use the numeric keypad

(0-9) to select the desired preset number.

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

Sleep timer setting

The sleep timer enables the system to switch to standby

mode automatically at a preset time.
Press SLEEP repeatedly to select a preset time.

-♦ The selections are as follows (time in minutes);
15 -* 30 -* M5 - BO - 3D - I30-* OPT - 15...

*r

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

the SLEEP button.

-9 "Sleep" icon appears.

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

• Press SLEEP once.

To change the preset sleep timer

• Press SLEEP again while the remaining sleep timer is

showa

^ The display will show the next sleep timer options.

To deactivate the sleep timer

• Press SLEEP repeatedly until "OrF" is displayed, or press
the STANDBY ON button.

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Note:

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

Press PROGRAM again to store the radio station.
Repeat steps 1-4 to store other radio stations.

Notes:

- If you attempt to program more than 40 preset radio
stations. TULL“ is displayed.

- During programming, if no key is pressed within five
seconds, the system will exit the program mode automatically.

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22 Other Functions

Specifications

AMPLIFIER SECTION_________________________________________

Output power

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

- Surround mode (1 kHz)................................................

Total Harmonic Distortion

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

Signal-to-Noise Ftatio
Input Sensitivity

TUNER SECTION

Tuning Range

.......................................................AM 530 - 1700 kHz (10 kHz steps)

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

26 dB Quieting Sensitivity.................................................... AM 5000 [iV/m

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

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

IF Rejection Ratio........................................................................... FM 60 dS

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

Signal-to-Noise Ftatio......................................................................FM 55 dB

...................................................................................................AM 35 dB

AM Suppression Ftatio.................................................................... FM 30 dB

Harmonic Distortion............................................

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

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

Frequency Response

Stereo Separation...........................................................

Stereo ThresFiold.........................................................................FM 23.5 dB

DVD SECTION_______________________________________________

Laser Type

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

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

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

Signal System

Video Format........................................................................

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

Composite Video Output
S-Video Output

.........................................................................

Audio DAC.......................................................Direct Digital Amplification

Frequency Response

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

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

Digital Output........................................................5PDIF Coaxial & Optical

MISCELLANEOUS

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

Power Consumption..........................................................................

Dimensions (w x h x d)...................................435 mm x 81 mm x 375 mm

.........................................................................

Weight................................................................................................5.1 kg

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FM 87,5 - 108 MHz (100 kHz steps)

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10% at rated power (1 kHz)

FM 180 Hz — 10 kHz / ±6 dB

.............

.........................

50 W RMS/channel

> 65 dB (CCIR)

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.......

4 Hz - 20 kHz (44.1 kHz)

17.1 X 3.2x14.76 (inch)

FM Mono 3%

FM 26 dB (1 kHz)

Semiconductor

PAL / NTSC

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......4:3 / 16:9

I.OVp-p, 75 £1

Y - I.OVp-p, 75 il

C-0.286 Vp-p, 75 il

11.2 pounds

'loo mV

250 W

SPEAKERS
Front speakers / surround speaker

System

Impedance................................................................................................... 8 ii

Speaker drivers....................................................

Dimensions (w x h x d)

.........................................................................

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

..................................................................................... 0.99 pounds/each

Center speaker

System
Impedance

Speaker drivers....................................................2 x 3" lull range. 1" piezo

Dimensions (w x h x d).............................

..........................................................................9.84 X 3.70 X 3.46 (inch)

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

.................................................................................................2.02 pK>unds

SUBWOOFER (MX3600D)______________________________________

Subwoofer (not magnetically shielded design)............................................. 6.5"

Output power....................................................................SO W (4 il, DIN)

THD........................................................................................ 10% at 55 Hz

Reproduction frequency response..........................................45 Hz - 150 Hz

Phase switch......................................................................................0°,180°

Input sensitivity (Subwoofer In)..................................................................... 500 mVrms

AC power................................................................................120 V / 60 Hz

Power Consumption......................................... 32 W (at 1/8 Rated Power)

Dimensions (w x h x d)

......................................................................7,87x12.20x13.78 (inch)

Weight.......................................................................................................6.8 kg

...............................................................................................15.00 pounds

SUBWOOFER (MX3700D)______________________________________

Subwoofer (not magnetically shielded design)
Output power

THD

.......................................................................................

Reproduction fnequency response

Phase switch...................................................................................... 0“,180°

Input sensitivity (Subwoofer In)......................................................................200 mVrms

AC power

Power Consumption......................................... 40 W (at 1/8 ftated Power)

Dimensions (w x h x d).................................200 mm x 310 mm x 370 mm

...................................................................... 7.87x12.20x14.56 (inch)

Weight.......................................................................................................6.8 kg

............................................................................................ 15.00 pounds

Specifications subject to chonge without prior notice

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..............................................................................120 V / 60 Hz

........................2-way shielded

.......

3" full range, 1" piezo

96 mm x 155 mm x 95 mm

3.78 X 6.10 X 3.74 (inch)

2-way shielded

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250 mm x 94 mm x 88 mm

200 mm x 310 mm x 350 mm

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......100 W (4 £2, DIN)

10% at 55 Hz

45 Hz - 150 Hz

6.5"

IR REMOTE CONTROL

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

Number of Keys

Battery (1.5V).............................................................

.........................................................

_______________________________________

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AA x 2

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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 solve a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or service center.

Problem

No power.

No picture.

Distorted or poor picture.

Completely distorted picture or
black/white picture.

The aspect ratio of the screen
cannot be changed even though

Solution

- Check if the AC power cord is properly connected.

- Select the appropriate video input mode on theTV.

- Check if theTV is switched on.

- Check the video connection.

- Sometimes a small amount of picture distortion may appear This is not a malfunction.

- Clean the disc.

- Connect the system to TV's S-video input

- Make sure the NTSC/PAL setting at the DVD player matches the video signal of your
television (see "System Setup (DVD) - Setting the pictures - TV system").

- The aspect ratio is fixed on the DVD disc.

- Depending on the TV, it may not allow you to change the aspect ratio.

you have set the TV shape.

No sound or distorted sound. Adjust the volume.

No sound is heard from the
center or rear speakers.

The DVD player does not
start playback.

The DVD system does not respond
when the buttons are pressed.

The language for the sound or
subtitle cannot be changed when
playing a DVD.

No image is output when a
function is selected.

Considerable noise in radio
broadcasts.

The remote control does not
function.

The display is dark. - Press DIM again.
Low hum or buzz sound.
Low bass response.
The disc tray cannot open and

“fPny LDCK'ni” Is displayed.

Check that the speakers are connected correctly.
Replace the speaker cables.
Check the speaker settings.
The system is in pause, slov^ motion or fast forward/reverse mode, press PLAY to resume
normal play mode.

Use the CENTER +/— or REAR+/— to adjust the volume level.
Check that the center or rear surround speakers are connected correctly.
Use surround mode.

Insert a readable disc with the playback side facing down.
Check the disc type, color system and regional code. Check for any scratches or smudges on
the disc.

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

- Disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again.

- 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.
Tune in the correct frequency.

Connect the antenna
Route RF (AC-3) and digital cables away from the antenna terminals and wires.
Fully extend the FM wire antenna. Position for best reception and secure to a wall.
Connect an outdoor FM or AM antenna.
Adjust the direction and position for best reception.
Turn off the equipment causing the noise or move it away from the DVD system.
Place the antenna farther away from the equipment causing the noise.

- Point the remote control at the remote sensor of the unit.

- Reduce the distance to the player.

- Remove any possible obstacles.

- Replace the batteries with new ones.

- Check that the batteries are loaded correctly.

- Place the DVD system as far away as possible from electric devices with interference.

- Check all speakers for correct polarity.

- Press and hold SOURCE and STOP buttons for more than two seconds.

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LIMITED WARRANTY

AUDIO SYSTEM

One Year Free Labor

One Year Free Service on Parts

This product must be carried in for repair.

WHO IS COVERED?

You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty service. A sales
receipt or other document showing that you purchased the product
is considered proof of purchase.

WHAT IS COVERED?

Warranty coverage begins the day you buy your product. For one year
thereafter, all parts will be repaired or replaced, and labor is free.

After one year from the day of purchase, you pay for the replacement
or repair of alt parts, and for all labor charges.
All parts, including repaired and replaced parts, are covered only for
the original warranty period. When the warranty on the product
expires, the warranty on all replaced and repaired parts also expires.

WHAT IS EXCLUDED?

Your warranty does not cover:
* labor charges for installation or setup of the product, adjustment

of customer controls on the product, and installation or repair of
antenna systems outside of the product.

* product repair and/or part replacement because of misuse,

accident, unauthorized repair or other cause not within the
control of Philips Consumer Electronics Company.

* reception problems caused by signal conditions or cable or

antenna systems outside the unit.

* a product that requires modification or adaptation to enable it to

operate in any country other than the country for which it was
designed, manufactured, approved and/or authorized, or repair of
products damaged by these modifications.

* incidental or consequential damages resulting from the product.

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

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

WHERE IS SERVICE AVAILABLE?

Warranty service is available in all countries where the product is
officially distributed by Philips Consumer Electronics Company. In
countries where Philips Consumer Electronics Company does not
distribute the product, the local Philips service organization will
attempt to provide service (although there may be a delay if the
appropriate spare parts and technical manual(s) are not readily
available).

BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE...

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

TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN U.S.A..

PUERTO RICO OR U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS...

Take the product to a Philips factory service center (see enclosed
list) or authorized service center for repair. When the product has
been repaired, you must pick up the unit at the center. Centers may
keep defective parts.
(In U.S.A., Puerto Rico and U.S.Virgin Islands, all implied warranties,
including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose, are limited in duration to the duration of this
express warranty. But, because some states do not allow limitations
on how long an implied warranty may last, this limitation may not

apply to you.)

TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN CANADA...

Please contact Philips at:

1-800-661-6162 (French Speaking)
1-800-363 7278 (English Speaking)

(In Canada, this warranty is given in lieu of all other warranties. No
other warranties are expressed or implied, including any implied
warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

Philips is not liable under any circumstances for any direct, indirect,
special, incidenul or consequential damages, howsoever incurred,
even if notified of the possibility of such damages.)

REMEMBER...

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

MODEL#

SERIAL#

MAKE SURE YOU KEEP...

Please keep your sales receipt or other document showing proof of
purchase. Attach it to this owner's manual and keep both nearby. Also
keep the original box and packing material in case you need to return
your product.

996500014118

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

Philips Service Solutions Group, P.O. Box 2976, Longview,Texas 7S606, USA, [phone]

EL4965£006 / MAC 41 10 / 12-98

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