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1 866 771 4018
1 800 661 6162 (French Speaking)
1 866 771 4018 (English or Spanish Speaking)
P&F USA, Inc. P.O. Box 672768, Marietta, GA. 30006
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Contents
1 Important 7
Safety 7
Important Safety Instructions 7
Notice 8
Recycling 9
2 Your DVD Home Theater System 11
Introduction 11
What’s in the box 11
Overview of the main unit 12
Overview of the remote control 13
3 Connect 15
Place the unit 15
Attach speakers to the main unit 15
Connect TV 15
Option2: Connect through SCART 15
Option 1: Connect through HDMI Highest quality 16
Option 2: Connect through component
video - Higher quality 16
Connect audio cables 17
Connect FM antenna 17
Connect power 18
Play from USB 22
Play DivX video 22
Play MP3/WMA/picture fi les 22
Play control 23
Select repeat/shuffl e play options 23
Repeat A-B (DVD/VCD/CD/MP3/
WMA) 23
Search forward/backward 23
Resume video play from last stopped
point 23
Play discs 23
Use the disc menu 24
Select an audio language 24
Select a subtitle language 24
Sync audio output with video play 24
Play options 24
Display play information 24
Zoom in/out image 24
Change the audio channel 24
Select an audio language 25
Select a subtitle language 25
Picture view options 25
Start slideshow of pictures 25
Rotate picture 25
Start musical slideshow 25
Select a preset sound effect 25
6 Adjust settings 26
4 Get started 19
Prepare the remote control 19
Find the correct viewing channel 19
Select the correct TV system 19
Select menu display language 20
Turn on Progressive Scan 20
Turn off progressive scan manually 20
Use Philips EasyLink 20
General setup 26
Audio setup 27
Video setup 27
Preference setup 28
7 Tune to FM radio stations 30
Program radio stations automatically 30
Program radio stations manually 30
Tune to a preset radio station 30
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8 Adjust volume level and sound effect
31
Adjust volume level 31
Select a sound effect 31
Select a preset sound effect 31
Select surround sound effect 31
Mute sound 31
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9 Other features 32
Set the sleep timer 32
Connect other devices 32
Listen to an audio player 32
Record to a digital recorder 32
10 Product information 33
Specifi cations 33
Amplifi er 33
Disc 33
Tuner (FM) 33
Speakers 33
General information 33
Supported disc formats 34
USB playability information 34
11 Troubleshooting 35
12 Appendix 37
Mount to a wall 37
What’s in the supplied mounting kit 37
What else you’ll need 37
Mount the main unit and speakers 37
13 Glossary 39
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1 Important
g Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Safety
Know these safety symbols
This ‘bolt of lightning’ indicates uninsulated
material within your unit may cause an electrical
shock. For the safety of everyone in your
household, please do not remove product
covering.
The ‘exclamation point’ calls attention to
features for which you should read the enclosed
literature closely to prevent operating and
maintenance problems.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fi re or electric
shock, this apparatus should not be exposed to
rain or moisture and objects fi lled with liquids,
such as vases, should not be placed on this
apparatus.
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match
wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
h Do not install near any heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (including amplifi ers) that
produce heat.
i Do not defeat the safety purpose of
the polarized or grounding-type plug.
A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider than 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 fi t into
your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
j Protect the power cord from being
walked on or pinched, particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.
k Only use attachments/accessories
specifi ed by the manufacturer.
l Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specifi ed by the
manufacturer or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
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Important Safety Instructions
a Read these instructions.
b Keep these instructions.
c Heed all warnings.
d Follow all instructions.
e Do not use this apparatus near water.
f Clean only with dry cloth.
m Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods
of time.
n Refer all servicing to qualifi ed service
personnel. Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or plug
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
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objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.
o Grounding or Polarization - This product
may be equipped with a polarized
alternating-current line plug (a plug
having one blade wider than the other).
This plug will fi t into the power outlet
only one way. This is a safety feature. If
you are unable to insert the plug fully
into the outlet, try reversing the plug.
If the plug should still fail to fi t, contact
your electrician to replace your obsolete
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose
of the polarized plug.
p Ventilation - Slots and openings in the
cabinet are provided for ventilation
and to ensure reliable operation of
the product and to protect it from
overheating, and these openings must
not be blocked or covered. The openings
should never be blocked by placing the
product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other
similar surface. This product should
not be placed in a built-in installation
such as a bookcase or rack unless
proper ventilation is provided or the
manufacturer’s instructions have been
adhered to.
Warning
Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used •
as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall
remain readily operable.
Wall mounting of the apparatus should •
only be performed by qualifi ed personal.
The apparatus must only be mounted
on an appropriate wall bracket and on a
wall that can safely hold the weight of the
apparatus. Improper wall mounting can
result in severe injury or damage.
Notice
Notice of compliance
For USA:
This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.•
Increase the separation between the •
equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on •
a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced •
radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Declaration of conformity
Model number: HSB3280/F7
Trade name: Philips
Responsible Party:
Philips
P. O. Box 672768
Marietta, GA 30006
1 866 771 4018 (English)
1 800 661 6162 (Français)
Any changes or modifi cations made to this
device that are not expressly approved by
Philips Consumer Lifestyle may void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
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Recycling
Your product is designed and manufactured
with high quality materials and components,
which can be recycled and reused.
When you see the crossed-out wheel bin
symbol attached to a product, it means the
product is covered by the European Directive
2002/96/EC:
Please inform yourself about the local rules on
separate collection of batteries. The correct
disposal of batteries helps prevent potentially
negative consequences on the environment and
human health.
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.
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Never dispose of your product with other
household waste. Please inform yourself about
the local rules on the separate collection of
electrical and electronic products. The correct
disposal of your old product helps prevent
potentially negative consequences on the
environment and human health.
Your product contains batteries covered by the
European Directive 2006/66/EC, which cannot
be disposed of with normal household waste.
When you see the crossed-out wheel bin
symbol with the chemical symbol ‘Pb’, it means
that the batteries comply with the requirement
set by the directive for lead:
The making of unauthorized copies of copyprotected material, including computer
programs, fi les, broadcasts and sound
recordings, may be an infringement of
copyrights and constitute a criminal offence.
This equipment should not be used for such
purposes.
HDMI, and HDMI logo and High-Defi nition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC.
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark
are registered U.S. marks.
This apparatus includes this label:
Note
The type plate is located on the bottom of the •
apparatus.
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2 Your DVD
Home Theater
System
Congratulations on your purchase, and
welcome to Philips! To fully benefi t from the
support that Philips offers, register your product
at www.philips.com/welcome.
This DVD Home Theater System is designed
to complement your home perfectly. Enjoy the
DVD Home Theater System with multi-channel
surround sound and excellent picture quality.
Introduction
With this unit, you can:
watch video from DVD/VCD/SVCD or •
USB devices
enjoy audio from discs or USB devices•
view pictures from discs or USB devices•
listen to FM radio•
Control EasyLink-compliant devices •
through a single remote control
Sync audio output with the video output•
You can enrich sound output with these
sound effects:
Surround sound exprience•
Preset sound modes•
The unit supports these media/disc formats:
Recordable
ReWritable
You can play DVD discs with the following
region codes:
DVD region code Countries
U.S.A. and Canada
What’s in the box
Check and identify the contents of your
package:
Main unit•
Speakers (x 2)•
Power adaptor for the main unit•
Power cord•
Remote control (with batteries)•
FM wire antenna•
AV cable (red/white/yellow)•
USB extension cable•
Wall mount bracket and screws (x4)•
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Overview of the main unit
ijl k
b ca e hd gf
Caution
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of •
procedures other than herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure or other unsafe operation.
a SOURCE
Select a source.•
b MP3 LINK
Jack for an external audio device.•
c
Turn on the unit or switch to standby •
mode.
d
Stop play.•
Erase a preset radio station.•
e VOL -/+
Adjust volume.•
g
Open the disc compartment.•
h
Start or pause play.•
i Disc compartment
j Remote control sensor
k Display panel
Display current status.•
l
USB socket.•
f
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Skip to the previous/next title/•
chapter/track.
Select a preset radio station.•
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Overview of the remote
control
a
b Source selection keys
Select a source.•
c INFO
For video/audio play, display •
information about the current status
or the disc.
For pictures, display a thumbnail view •
of picture fi les.
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w
v
u
t
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
k
d
/
For menus: navigate up/down.•
Move an enlarged picture up/down.•
Rotate or invert pictures.•
e OK
Confi rms an entry or selection.•
f
/ ( / )
For menus, navigate left/right.•
Search within a track or disc.•
Move an enlarged picture left/right.•
Tune to a radio station.•
g OPTIONS
Access or exit the system setup menu.•
h
/
Skip to the previous/next title/•
chapter/track.
Select a preset radio station.•
s
r
q
p
a
Turn on the unit or switch to standby •
mode.
l
m
n
o
i
Start or pause play.•
j
Stop play.•
Erase a preset radio station.•
k SOUND MODES +/-
Selects a predefi ned sound effect.•
l Numeric keypad
Select a title/chapter/track directly.•
Select a preset radio station directly.•
m AUDIO SYNC
Access audio delay setting.•
n SLEEP
Set the sleep timer.•
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o ZOOM
For pictures or video: zoom in/out.•
p REPEAT A-B
Repeat a specifi c section within a •
track/disc.
q REPEAT /PROGRAM
Selects or turns off repeat or shuffl e •
mode.
Program radio stations.•
r SUBTITLE
Select DVD or DivX subtitle language.•
s SURROUND
Enable/disable Dolby Virtual Speakers •
(DVS) sound effect.
t VOL +/-
Adjust volume.•
u
Mute or restore volume.•
v MENU/BACK
Return to the previous screen.•
For video discs: access or exit the disc •
menu.
For video discs with playback •
control(PBC): turn on/off PBC.
w AUDIO
For VCD, select stereo, mono-left or •
mono-right channel.
For DVD/DivX video, select an audio •
language.
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3 Connect
Place the unit
Place the unit near to the TV.
1
2 Keep the speakers at the normal listening
ear-level and directly parallel to the
listening area.
English
2 Attach the left speaker to the left side of
the main unit.
3 Repeat step 2 to attach the right speaker.
Note
To avoid magnetic interference or unwanted noise, •
never place this apparatus and speakers too close to
any radiation devices.
•
Never place this unit in an enclosed cabinet.
Install this unit near the AC outlet where the AC power •
plug can be easily reached.
Attach speakers to the main
unit
1
Place the main unit on a soft and fl at
surface.
Ensure that the rear side faces •
upwards.
4 Insert the supplied studs into the holes.
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Connect TV
Note
Option 1: Connect through AV cable basic quality
AV out provides basic analogue connectivity.
VIDEO IN
TV
To use Philips EasyLink, you must use HDMI connection •
(see “Use Phlips EasyLink”).
•
This unit is HDMI CEC compatible. It enables the
connected TV/device to control each other over HDMI.
TV
HDMI IN
1 Connect one end of the AV cable (red/
white/yellow) to the AV input sockets on
the TV.
2 Connect the other end to the AV OUT
(VIDEO , AUDIO L/R) sockets on the unit.
Note
If you want to listen to sound from the unit instead of •
from TV, connect the video cable (yellow) only. Do not
connect the audio cable (red and white).
Option 2: Connect through HDMI Highest quality
If you want to experience full high-defi nition
video, use HDMI connection. HDMI provides an
uncompressed, digital interface between your
TV and the unit. Both audio and video signals
are combined in one HDMI cable.
a Connect an HDMI cable (not supplied)
to:
- the• HDMI socket on this unit.
- the HDMI input socket on the TV.•
Tip
If your TV has only a DVI connection, connect through •
a HDMI/DVI adaptor. An extra audio connection is
needed to complete this connection.
Option 3: Connect through
component video - Higher quality
Component video provides better picture
quality than AV out connections.Though
component video supports high-defi nition
signals, picture quality is lower than HDMI and
is analogue.
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Connect FM antenna
Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y
COMPONENT VIDEO IN PUT
a Connect a component video cable (red/
blue/green - not supplied) to:
- the • COMPONENT (Pr/Cr Pb/Cb
Y) sockets on this unit.
- the component input sockets on •
the TV.
TV
Tip
This unit does not support MW radio reception.•
FM ANT
1 Connect the supplied FM antenna to the
FM ANT socket on the unit.
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Connect audio cables
L AUDIO OUT R
To play sound from the TV through this
1
unit, connect audio cables (red/white - not
supplied) to:
the• AUX L/R sockets on this unit.
the audio output sockets on the TV.•
TV
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Connect power
Caution
Risk of product damage! Ensure that the power supply •
voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on the back
or the underside of the unit.
•
Risk of electric shock! When you unplug the AC power,
always pull the plug from the socket. Never pull the
cord.
•
Before you connect the AC power, ensure you have
completed all other connections.
c
b
Connect the power adaptor with main unit and
power cord, then connect the plug to the wall
outlet.
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4 Get started
1
English
Caution
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of •
procedures other than herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure or other unsafe operation.
Always follow the instructions in this chapter in
sequence.
If you contact Philips, you will be asked for the
model and serial number of this apparatus. The
model number and serial number are on the
back of the apparatus. Write the numbers here:
Model No. __________________________
Serial No. ___________________________
Prepare the remote control
Caution
2
3
Find the correct viewing
channel
1
Press DISC to switch to disc mode.
2 Press the source button repeatedly on the
remote control of your TV.
Tip
The video-in channel may be called AV, VIDEO, HDMI •
etc. See the TV user manual on how to select the
correct input on the TV.
Risk of explosion! Keep batteries away from heat, •
sunshine or fi re. Never discard batteries in fi re.
•
Risk of decreased battery life! Never mix different
brands or types of batteries.
•
Risk of product damage! When the remote control is
not used for long periods, remove the batteries.
Note
Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply. See •
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
1 Open the battery compartment.
2 Insert two R03 or AAA batteries with
correct polarity (+/-) as indicated.
3 Close the battery compartment.
Select the correct TV system
Change this setting if the video does not appear
correctly. By default, this setting matches the
most common setting for TVs in your country.
1 Press OPTIONS.
2 Select [Video Setup].
3 Select [TV Type] and then press .
4 Select a setting and then press OK.
• [PAL] - For TV with PAL color system.
• [NTSC] - For TV with NTSC color
system.
• [Multi] - For TV that is compatible
with both PAL and NTSC.
5 To exit the menu, press OPTIONS.
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Select menu display language
1
Press OPTIONS.
10 Turn on the progressive scan mode on the
TV.
2 Select [General Setup].
3 Select [OSD Language] and then press .
4 Select a setting and then press OK.
5 To exit the menu, press OPTIONS.
Turn on Progressive Scan
Progress scan displays twice the number of
frames per seconds than interlaced scanning
(ordinary TV system). With nearly double the
number of lines, progressive scan offers higher
picture resolution and quality.
Before you turn on this feature, ensure that:
The TV supports progressive scan •
signals.
You have connected this unit with the •
TV through component video.
1 Turn on the TV.
Turn off progressive scan manually
1 Turn off the progressive scan mode on the
TV.
2 Press OPTIONS.
3 Press / to select [Video Setup] in the
menu, then press
.
4 Select [Progressive] > [Off], then press
OK.
5 To exit the menu, press OPTIONS.
Use Philips EasyLink
This unit supports Philips EasyLink, which
uses the HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics
Control) protocol. EasyLink-compliant devices
that are connected through HDMI connectors
can be controlled by a single remote control.
2 Ensure that the TV progressive scan mode
is deactivated (see the TV user manual).
3 Switch the TV to the correct viewing
channel for this unit.
4 Press DISC.
5 Press OPTIONS.
6 Press / to select [Video Setup] in the
menu, then press
.
7 Select [Component Video] > [YUV], then
press OK.
8 Select [Progressive] > [On], then press
OK.
A warning message is displayed.»
9 To proceed, select [Ok] and press OK.
The progressive setup is complete.»
Note
Note
Philips does not guarantee 100% interoperability with •
all HDMI CEC devices.
1 Turn on the HDMI CEC operations on the
TV or other connected devices. See TVs/
devices manual for details.
2 You can now enjoy the following Philips
EasyLink controls.
If a blank/distorted screen is displayed, wait for 15 •
seconds for auto recovery or turn off progressive scan
manually.
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One touch play[Auto Wakeup TV]
When you press
, this unit will wake up
from standby mode and start disc play (if a
video disc is found in the disc compartment).
At the same time, your TV will also be turned
on and be switched to the correct viewing
channel.
One touch power-off[System Standby]
When you connect this unit to devices that
support standby mode, you can use the
remote control of this unit to switch this unit
and all connected HDMI devices to standby
mode. You can also use the remote control
from any of the connected HDMI devices to
perform one-touch standby .
One touch audio play[System Audio Control]
When you connect this unit to HDMI
CEC compliant devices, the unit can switch
automatically to play audio from the
connected device.
English
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5 Play
Note
With some disc/fi le types, play may differ.•
To return to the main menu, press •
until the ‘Previous’ folder is selected,
then press OK.
To stop play, press •
To pause or resume play, press •
To skip to the previous/next fi le, press •
/ .
Play DivX video
.
.
Play from USB
Note
Ensure that the USB device contains playable music, •
pictures or video.
1 Connect the supplied USB extension cable
to:
the USB device•
the•
socket
You can play DivX fi les copied onto a CD-R/
RW, recordable DVD or USB device.
1 Insert a disc or connect a USB device.
2 Select a source:
For discs, press • DISC.
For USB devices, press • USB.
3 Select a title to play, then press .
To stop play, press •
To pause or resume play, press •
To change a subtitle language, press •
SUBTITLE.
Note
You can only play DivX videos rented or purchased •
through the DivX registration code of this unit.
•
Subtitle fi les with the following fi lename extensions (.srt,
.smi, .sub, .ssa, .ass) are supported but do not appear on
the fi le navigation menu.
•
The subtitle fi lename has to be the same as the fi le
name of the video.
.
.
2 Press USB to select the USB source.
A contents menu is displayed.»
3 Select a folder, then press OK.
4 Select a fi le to play, then press .
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Play MP3/WMA/picture fi les
You can play MP3/WMA/picture fi les copied
onto a CD-R/RW, recordable DVD or USB
device.
1 Insert a disc or connect a USB device.
2 Select a source:
For discs, press • DISC.
For USB devices, press • USB.
A contents menu is displayed.•
3 Select a folder, then press OK.
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4 Select a fi le to play, then press .
To return to the main menu, press •
until the ‘Previous’ folder is selected,
then press OK.
To stop play, press •
To pause or resume play, press •
To skip to the previous/next fi le, press •
/ .
.
Play control
Select repeat/shuffl e play options
1 During play, press REPEAT/PROGRAM
repeatedly to select a repeat option or the
shuffl e play mode.
To resume normal play, press •
REPEAT/PROGRAM repeatedly until
[Repeat Off] is displayed.
Repeat A-B (DVD/VCD/CD/MP3/
WMA)
Resume video play from last stopped
point
Note
.
This feature is only available for video play. •
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1 In stop mode and when the disc has not
been removed, press OK.
To cancel resume mode and stop play
completely:
1 In stop mode, press .
Play discs
Caution
Never look at the laser beam inside the unit.•
Risk of product damage! Never play discs with •
accessories such as disc stabilizer rings or disc
treatment sheets.
•
Never put any objects other than discs into the disc
compartment.
1 During music or video play, press REPEAT
A-B at the start point.
2 Press REPEAT A-B at the end point.
The selected section starts to play »
repeatedly.
To cancel repeat play, press • REPEAT
A-B again.
Note
The section A and B can be set only within the same •
track/title.
Search forward/backward
1 During play, press / ( / ) repeatedly
to select a search speed.
To resume play at normal speed, press •
.
1 Press DISC to select the DISC source.
2 Press on the main set to open the disc
compartment.
3 Place a disc into the disc compartment and
press
.
Ensure that the label faces outwards.»
4 Play starts automatically.
To stop play, press •
To pause or resume play, press •
To skip to the previous/next title/•
chapter/track, press
If play does not start automatically:
Select a title/chapter/track and then press •
.
Tip
To play a locked DVD, enter the 4-digit parental control •
password.
.
.
/ .
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Use the disc menu
When you load a DVD/(S)VCD disc, a menu
may be displayed on the TV screen.
To return to the menu during play:
1 Press MENU/BACK.
Note
To see the disc menu of a VCD disc, you must turn on •
PlayBack Control (PBC) feature of the disc.
Select an audio language
1 Press and hold AUDIO SYNC until
‘AUDIO SYNC XXX’ is displayed.
‘XXX’ denotes the delay time.»
2 Within fi ve seconds, press VOL +/- to set
the delay time for audio output.
Play options
Display play information
1 During play, press INFO repeatedly to
display play information.
You can select an audio language on DVDs,
DiVx video or VCDs.
1 During disc play, press AUDIO.
The language options appear. If the »
selected audio channels is unavailable,
the default disc audio channel is used.
Note
For some DVDs, the language can only be changed •
from the disc menu. Press MENU/BACK to access the
menu.
Select a subtitle language
You can select a subtitle language on DVDs or
DivX® Ultra discs.
During play, press • SUBTITLE.
Tip
For some DVDs, the language can only be changed •
from the disc menu. Press MENU/BACK to access the
menu.
Zoom in/out image
1 During video/picture play, press ZOOM
repeatedly to zoom in/out the image.
When the image is zoomed in, you •
can press
the image.
/ / / to pan through
Change the audio channel
Note
This feature is only available for VCD/DivX play.•
1 During play, press AUDIO repeatedly to
select an audio channel available on the
disc:
Mono Left•
Mono Right•
Mix-Mono•
Stereo•
Sync audio output with video play
If the video play is slower than the audio output
(sound does not match with the pictures), you
can delay the audio output to match the video.
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Select an audio language
slideshow. The MP3/WMA and JPEG fi les must
be stored on the same disc or USB device.
Note
This feature is only available for DVDs/DivX videos •
recorded with multiple audio languages.
1 Press AUDIO repeatedly to select an
audio language.
Select a subtitle language
Note
This feature is only available for DVDs/DivX videos •
recorded with multiple audio languages.
1 Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select an
available subtitle language.
Picture view options
Start slideshow of pictures
1 Play MP3/WMA music.
2 Navigate to the photo folder/album and
press
to start slideshow play.
Slideshow begins and continues till the »
end of the photo folder or album.
Audio continues to play till the end of »
the disc.
To return to the menu, press » MENU/
BACK.
3 To stop slideshow play, press .
4 To stop music play, press again.
Select a preset sound effect
1 During play, press SOUND MODES +/-
repeatedly to select:
• [CLASSIC] (Concert)
• [ROCK] (Action)
• [Sports] (Gaming)
• [Lounge] (Drama)
• [Night]
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1 During play, press STOP .
The thumbnails of 12 pictures are »
displayed.
2 Select a fi le, then press to start
slideshow play.
To go to previous or next screen •
display, press
To select a picture, press the cursor •
buttons.
To display the selected photo only, •
press OK.
/ .
Rotate picture
1 During play, press / to rotate the
picture anti-clockwise/clockwise.
Start musical slideshow
You can play MP3/WMA music fi les and JPEG
photo fi les simultaneously to create musical
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6 Adjust settings
1 Press OPTIONS.
2 Select a setup page.
3 Select an option and then press .
4 Select a setting and then press OK.
To return to the previous menu, press •
.
To exit the menu, press • OPTIONS.
General setup
On [General Setup Page], you can set the
following options:
[EasyLink]
If this unit is connected to HDMI CEC
compliant TV/devices, all connected devices
can respond to the following commands
simultaneously:
Option Description
[One
Touch
Play]
[System
Standby]
[System
Audio
Control]
[Audio
Input
Mapping]
When you press PLAY , the TV
and this unit are turned on. Disc
play starts if there is a disc in the
unit.
When you press and hold
STANDBY, connected HDMI CEC
devices simultaneously switch to
standby.
To disable this feature, select
[Decline].
When you play audio that is
routed from the connected
devices, this unit switches to
the corresponding audio source
automatically.
To enable this feature, select [On].
Then proceed to [Audio Input
Mapping] to scan and map all the
connected devices.
When you map the audio input
correctly, this unit switches to
the audio from the played device
automatically.
Note
You must turn on the HDMI CEC operations on the •
TV/devices before you can enjoy the EasyLink controls.
See the TV/devices manual for details.
Philips does not guarantee 100%
interoperability with all HDMI CEC compliant
devices.
[Disc Lock]
Set play restriction for specifi c discs. Before you
start, place the disc in the disc compartment
(maximum 40 discs can be locked).
• [Lock] – Restrict access to the
current disc. You need to enter a
password to unlock and play the disc.
• [Unlock] – Play all discs.
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Tip
Audio setup
To set or change the password, go to • [Preference
Setup] > [Password].
[Display Dim]
Changes the brightness level of the display
panel on this <item>.
• [100%] – Normal brightness.
• [70%] – Medium brightness.
• [40%] – Dimmest display.
[OSD Language]
Select the preferred language for on-screen
display.
[Screen Saver]
The screen saver protects the TV screen
damage due to prolonged exposure to a static
image.
• [On] – Enable the screen saver.
• [Off] – Disable the screen saver.
[Sleep Timer]
Switches to standby automatically after the
preset time.
• [15 mins], [30 mins], [45 mins], [60
mins] – select the count down time
before the apparatus switches to
standby.
• [Off] – disable sleep mode.
[DivX(R) VOD Code]
Display the DivX® registration code.
Tip
Enter this DivX registration code when you rent or •
purchase video from www.divx.com/vod. The DivX
videos rented or purchased through the DivX® VOD
(Video On Demand) service can be played only on the
device to which it is registered.
On [Audio Setup Page], you can set the
following options:
[HDMI Audio]
When you connect this apparatus and TV with
an HDMI cable, select the audio output setting
for this connection.
• [On] – the sound is output through
both your TV and this apparatus. If
the audio format on the disc is not
supported, it is downmixed to twochannel sound (Linear-PCM).
• [Off] – disable audio output from the
TV. The sound is only output through
this apparatus.
[Night Mode]
Make loud sound level softer and soft sound
level louder so that you can watch the DVD
movies at a low volume, without disturbing
others.
• [Off] – enjoy surround sound with its
full dynamic range.
• [On] – enjoy quiet viewing at night
(DVDs only).
Video setup
On [Video Setup Page], you can set the
following options:
[TV Type]
Change this setting if the video does not appear
correctly. By default, this setting matches the
most common setting for TVs in your country.
• [PAL] – For TV with PAL color system.
• [NTSC] – For TV with NTSC color
system.
• [Multi] – For TV that is compatible
with both PAL and NTSC.
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[TV Display]
The TV format determines the aspect ratio of
display according to the type of TV you have
connected.
[Closed Caption]
Turn off or on display captions.
• [On] – show the sound effects in
subtitles. Applicable only to discs with
Closed Caption information included
and the TV that supports this feature.
• [Off] – turn off closed caption.
4:3 Pan Scan (PS)
4:3 Letter Box (LB)
16:9 (Wide Screen)
• [4:3 Pan Scan] – For 4:3 screen TV:
full-height display with the trimmed
sides.
• [4:3 Letter Box] – For 4:3 screen TV:
wide-screen display with black bars on
the top and bottom of the screen.
• [16:9 Wide Screen] – For widescreen TV: display ratio 16:9.
[Progressive]
Turn on or off progressive scan mode.
[Picture Settings]
Select a predefi ned set of picture color settings
or customize your personal setting.
• [Standard] – original color setting.
• [Bright] – vibrant color setting.
• [Soft] – warm color setting.
• [Personal] – customize the color
setting. Adjust the level of brightness,
contrast, sharpness/tint and color
saturation.
Preference setup
On [Preference Page], you can set the following
options:
[Audio]
Select the preferred audio language for disc play.
[Subtitle]
Select the preferred subtitle language for disc
play.
[Disc Menu]
Select the preferred disc menu language.
Note
If the language you have set is not available on the disc, •
the disc uses its own default language.
•
For some discs, the subtitle/audio language can only be
changed from the disc menu.
•
To select the languages that are not listed in the menu,
select [Others]. Then check the Language Code list at
the back of this user manual and enter the respective
4-digit language code.
[HDMI Video] – Select the HDMI video output
resolution that is compatible with your TV
display capability.
Option Description
[Auto] Detect and select
the best supported
video resolution
automatically.
[480p],
[576p],
[720p],
[1080i],
[1080p]
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Select a video
resolution that is best
supported by your TV.
See your TV manual
for details.
[Parental]
Restricts access to discs that are unsuitable for
children. These types of discs must be recorded
with ratings.
1) Press OK.
2) Select a rating level, then press OK.
3) Press the numeric keys to enter the
password.
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Note
Rated discs above the level you set in • [Parental]
require a password to be played.
•
The ratings are country-dependent. To allow all discs to
play, select ‘ 8’.
•
Some discs have ratings printed on them but are not
recorded with ratings. This function has no effect on
such discs.
Tip
You can set or change the password (see • [Preference
Setup] > [Password]).
[PBC]
Turns on or off the content menu of VCDs/
SVCDs with PBC (playback control) feature.
• [On] - display index menu when you load
a disc for play.
• [Off] - skip the menu and start play from
the fi rst title.
Note
If you forget the password, enter ‘0000’ before you set •
a new password.
[DivX Subtitle]
Select a character set that supports the DivX
subtitle.
[Standard] English, Irish, Danish, Estonian,
Finnish, French, German, Italian,
Portuguese, Luxembourgish,
Norwegian (Bokmål and
Nynorsk), Spanish, Swedish,
Turkish
[Central
Europe]
Polish, Czech, Slovak, Albanian,
Hungarian, Slovene, Croatian,
Serbian (Latin script), Romanian
[Cyrillic] Belarusian, Bulgarian, Ukrainian,
Macedonian, Russian, Serbian
[Greek] Greek
[Hebrew] Hebrew
English
[MP3/JPEG Nav]
Select to display the folders or display all the
fi les.
• [With Menu] – display the folders of MP3/
WMA fi les.
• [Without Menu] – display all the fi les.
[Password]
Set or change the password for locked discs
and play restricted DVDs.
1) Press the numeric keys to enter ‘0000’ or
your last set password at [Old Password] fi eld.
2) Enter the new password at [New
Password] fi eld.
3) Enter the new password again at [Confi rm
PWD] fi eld.
4) Press OK to exit the menu.
Note
Ensure that the subtitle fi le has the exact same fi le •
name as the movie fi le. If for example the fi le name of
the movie is ‘Movie.avi’, then you will need to name the
text fi le ‘Movie.sub’ or ‘Movie.sr t’.
[Version Info]
Display the software version of this apparatus.
Tip
This information is required when you want to fi nd out •
if a newest software version is available at the Philips
website that you may download and install on this
apparatus.
[Default]
Resets all the settings of this apparatus to
factory default, except for [Disc Lock],
[Password] and [Parental] settings.
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7 Tune to FM
radio stations
Program radio stations
manually
Note
1 Ensure that you have connected and fully
extended the supplied FM antenna.
2 Press RADIO.
3 Press and hold / ( / ).
4 When the frequency indication starts to
change, release the button.
The FM tuner tunes to a station with »
strong reception automatically.
5 Repeat steps 3-4 to tune to more stations.
To tune to a weak station:
Press
optimal reception.
/ ( / ) repeatedly until you fi nd
Program radio stations
automatically
You can program a maximum of 20 preset radio •
stations.
1 Tune to a radio station.
2 Press REPEAT/PROGRAM to activate
programming.
3 Press / to allocate a number from
1 to 20 to this radio station, then press
REPEAT/PROGRAM to confi rm.
The preset number and the frequency »
of the preset station are displayed.
4 Repeat the above steps to program other
stations.
Note
To overwrite a programmed station, store another •
station in its place.
Note
You can program a maximum of 20 preset radio •
stations.
1 Press / to select a preset number to
start programing.
2 Press and hold REPEAT/PROGRAM
for 2 seconds to activate automatic
programming.
» [AUTO] (auto) is displayed briefl y.
All available stations are programmed »
in the order of waveband reception
strength.
The last programed radio station is »
broadcast automatically.
Tune to a preset radio station
1
Press / to select a preset number
that you want.
Tip
You can also use the numerical keypad to select a •
preset station directly.
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8 Adjust volume
level and sound
effect
Adjust volume level
1
During play, press VOL +/- to increase/
decrease the volume level.
Select a sound effect
Note
You cannot use different sound effects at the same •
time.
Mute sound
1
During play, press to mute/unmute
sound.
English
Select a preset sound effect
1 During play, press SOUND MODES +/-
repeatedly to select:
• [CLASSIC] (Concert)
• [ROCK] (Action)
• [Sports] (Gaming)
• [Lounge] (Drama)
• [Night]
Select surround sound effect
DVS (Dolby Virtual Speaker) technology
creates a highly compelling 5.1-channel listening
experience from as few as two speakers. It is an
ideal entertainment solution for locations where
space for multiple speaker setup is limited.
1 During play, press SURROUND to turn
on/off surround sound effect.
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9 Other features
Set the sleep timer
1
When the unit is turned on, press SLEEP
repeatedly to select a set period of time
(in minutes).
The unit turns off automatically after »
the set period of time.
Tip
You can also set the sleep timer in the system setup •
menu .
For audio players with headphone •
sockets:
Connect a 3.5mm audio cable (not
supplied) to the MP3 LINK socket
and to the headphone socket on the
audio player.
2 Select the AUX or MP3 Link source.
3 Start play on the audio player.
Record to a digital recorder
You can record audio from this unit to a digital
recorder.
Connect other devices
Listen to an audio player
You can listen to audio player through this unit.
OPTICAL OUT
1 Connect an optical cable (not supplied) to:
the• OPTICAL socket
the digital input socket on the digital •
recorder
2 Play audio to be recorded.
3 Begin to record on the digital recorder
(see the digital recorder user manual).
1 Connect the audio player.
For audio players with red/white •
audio output sockets:
Connect a red/white audio cable (not
supplied) to the AUX IN L/R sockets
and to the audio output sockets on
the audio player.
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10 Product
Tuner (FM)
Tuning Range 87.5 - 108MHz
information
Note
Product information is subject to change without prior •
notice.
Specifi cations
Amplifi er
Rated Output Power 2X50WRMS
Frequency Response 20 -20kHz, ±3dB
Signal to Noise Ratio >67dB
Aux Input 500mv RMS, 20kohm
Tuning grid 50KHz
Sensitivity
- Mono, 26dB S/N Ratio
Search Selectivity >28dBf
Total Harmonic Distortion <3%
Signal to Noise Ratio >50dB
<22 dBf
Speakers
Speaker Impedance 2x8ohm
Speaker Driver, base 3” woofer
Speaker Driver, tweeter 19mm tweeter
Sensitivity >83dB/m/W ±
4dB/m/W
General information
English
Disc
Laser Type Semiconductor
Disc Diameter 12cm/8cm
Video Decoding MPEG-1 / MPEG-2 /
DivX
Video DAC 12Bits
Signal System PAL / NTSC
Video Format 4:3 / 16:9
Video S/N >48dB
Audio DAC 24Bits / 96kHz
Total Harmonic
Distortion
Frequency
Response
S/N Ratio >67dBA
<1%
4Hz - 20kHz (44.1kHz)
4Hz - 22kHz (48kHz)
4Hz - 24kHz (96kHz)
AC power 120V, 60Hz
Operation Power
Consumption
Normal Standby power
Consumption
Low Power Standby power
Consumption
Composite Video Output 1.0Vp-p, 75ohm
HDMI (CEC) Output 1.3a
USB Direct Version 2.0
Dimensions
- Main Unit (W x H x D)
- Speakers
Weight
- With Packing
- Main Unit
- Speaker Box
45W
<4W
<1W
260 x 140 x 95
mm
310 x 120 x 95
mm
5 kg
1 kg
2 x 0.8 kg
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Supported disc formats
Digital Video Discs (DVDs)•
Video CDs (VCDs)•
Super Video CDs (SVCDs)•
Digital Video Discs + Rewritable •
(DVD+RW)
Compact Discs (CDs)•
Picture (Kodak, JPEG) fi les on CDR(W)•
DivX(R) disc on CD-R(W):•
DivX 3.11, 4.x and 5.x•
WMA•
Supported MP3-CD formats:
ISO 9660•
Max. title/album name: 12 characters•
Max. title number plus album: 255.•
Max. nested directory: 8 levels.•
Max. album number: 32.•
Max. MP3 track number: 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 are not supported:•
Files like *.VMA, *.AAC, *.DLF, *.M3U,•
*.PLS, *.WAV•
Non-English Album/Title name•
Discs recorded in Joliet format•
MP3 Pro and MP3 with ID3 tag•
WMA v9 or earlier•
Directory nesting up to a maximum •
of 8 levels
Number of albums/ folders: maximum •
99
Number of tracks/titles: maximum 999•
ID3 tag v2.0 or later•
File name in Unicode UTF8 •
(maximum length: 128 bytes)
Unsupported formats:
Empty albums: an empty album is an •
album that does not contain MP3/
WMA fi les, and is not be shown in the
display.
Unsupported fi le formats are skipped. •
For example, Word documents (.doc)
or MP3 fi les with extension .dlf are
ignored and not played.
AAC, WAV, PCM audio fi les•
DRM protected WMA fi les (.wav, •
.m4a, .m4p, .mp4, .aac)
WMA fi les in Lossless format•
USB playability information
Compatible USB devices:
USB fl ash memory (USB 2.0 or •
USB1.1)
USB fl ash players (USB 2.0 or USB1.1)•
memory cards (requires an additional •
card reader to work with this
apparatus)
Supported formats:
USB or memory fi le format FAT12, •
FAT16, FAT32 (sector size: 512 bytes)
MP3 bit rate (data rate): 32-320 Kbps •
and variable bit rate
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11 Troubleshooting
Warning
Never remove the casing of this apparatus. •
To keep the warranty valid, never try to repair
the system yourself.
If you encounter problems when using this
apparatus, check the following points before
requesting service. If the problem remains
unsolved, go to the Philips web site www.
philips.com/welcome. When you contact Philips,
ensure that the apparatus is nearby and the
model number and serial number are available.
No power
Ensure that the AC cord of the unit is •
connected properly.
Ensure that there is power at the AC •
outlet.
As a power-saving feature, the system •
switches off automatically 15 minutes after
track play reaches the end and no control
is operated.
No picture
Check the video connection.•
Turn on the TV to the correct Video-In •
channel.
Progressive scan is activated but the TV •
does not support progressive scan.
USB device not supported
The USB device is incompatible with the •
unit. Try another one.
Cannot display some fi les in USB device
The number of folders or fi les in the USB •
device has exceeded a certain limit. This
phenomenon is not a malfunction.
The formats of these fi les are not •
supported.
No picture on HDMI connection.
Check if the HDMI cable is faulty. Replace a •
new HDMI cable.
If this happens when you change the •
HDMI video resolution, select the correct
resolution until the picture appears.
No disc detected
Insert a disc.•
Check if the label side of the disc faces •
outwards.
Wait until the moisture condensation at •
the lens has cleared.
Replace or clean the disc.•
Use a fi nalized CD or correct format disc.•
Black and white or distorted picture
The disc does not match the TV color •
system standard (PAL/NTSC).
Sometimes a slight picture distortion may •
appear. This is not a malfunction.
Clean the disc.•
A distorted picture may appear during •
progressive scan setup.
The aspect ratio of the TV screen cannot be
changed even though you have set the TV
display format.
The aspect ratio if fi xed on the loaded •
DVD disc.
The aspect ratio may not be changed for •
some TV systems.
No sound
Adjust the volume.•
Check that the speakers are connected •
correctly.
If there is no sound in the USB mode, •
ensure that you have connected a USB
device that contains playable music.
If there is no sound in the AV mode, •
ensure that you have connected AV
devices to the system correctly.
Remote control does not work
Before you press any function button, fi rst •
select the correct source with the remote
control.
Reduce the distance between the remote •
control and the unit.
Insert the battery with its polarities (+/– •
signs) aligned as indicated.
Replace the batteries.•
Aim the remote control directly at the •
sensor on the front of the unit.
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Disc does not play
Insert a readable disc and ensure that the •
label side faces outwards.
Check the disc type, color system and •
regional code. Check for any scratches or
smudges on the disc.
Press• OPTIONS to exit the system setup
menu.
Disable the password for parental control •
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
and reconnect the AC power plug, and
then turn on the system again.
As a power-saving feature, the system •
turns off automatically 15 minutes after
disc play reaches the end and no control is
operated.
Poor radio reception
Increase the distance between the unit and •
your TV or VCR.
Fully extend the FM antenna.•
Connect an outdoor FM antenna instead.•
Unable to select Progressive Scan
Ensure the component video mode is set •
to [YUV].
No sound on HDMI connection.
You may not hear any sound if the •
connected device is non-HDCP compliant
or only DVI-compatible.
Audio or subtitle languages cannot be set
The disc is not recorded with sound or •
subtitles in multiple languages.
The audio or subtitle language setting is •
prohibited on the disc.
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12 Appendix
Mount to a wall
Caution
Mount the main unit and speakers
Caution
To fi nd a suitable mounting location, make the •
necessary physical and wireless connections.
•
Mount the main unit and speakers to a solid concrete
wall or plaster board wall only!
English
Risk of product damage! Always consult professional •
personnel to safely mount the product to a wall.
•
Risk of injury! Ensure that no supply ducts such as gas,
water or electricity are harmed when you drill the
holes.
What’s in the supplied mounting kit
1 x wall mount bracket for the main unit and
speakers
You can use the supplied bracket to mount the
main unit and speakers to the wall.
1 Align the bracket in the chosen location
on a wall. Use a pencil to mark the drilling
positions.
4 x screws
What else you’ll need
Electric drill•
Screwdriver•
Pencil•
2 Drill holes as marked.
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3 Secure the wall mount bracket onto the
wall with 4 supplied screws.
4 Hook the main unit and speakers in place.
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13 Glossary
A
Analog audio
Sound that has not been turned into numbers.
Analog sound is available when you use the
AUDIO LEFT/RIGHT. These red and white jacks
send audio through two channels, the left and
right.
by DivX®, Inc. It can shrink the fi le size of digital
video and still maintain the high visual quality.
Dolby Digital Pro Logic II
An advanced, matrix decoding technology
that expands any two channel audio, such as
CDs and stereo encoded videocassettes, video
games and TV broadcasts to a fi ve channel full
bandwidth (range) playback (Left/Center/Right/
Left Surround/Right Surround), resulting in a
surround sound experience.
English
Aspect ratio
Aspect ratio refers to the length to height ratio
of TV screens. The ratio of a standard TV is 4:3,
while the ratio of a high-defi nition or wide TV
is 16:9. The letter box allows you to enjoy a
picture with a wider perspective on a standard
4:3 screen.
AUX
Auxiliary input that allows you to connect
portable audio devices.
C
Composite video (CVBS)
A single video signal commonly used in most
consumer video products.
D
Digital Audio
Digital Audio is a sound signal that has been
converted into numerical values. Digital sound
can be transmitted through multiple channels.
Analog sound can only be transmitted through
two channels.
Disc menu
A screen display that allows election of images,
sounds, subtitles, multi-angles, etc., recorded on
a DVD.
E
EasyLink
Philips Easylink complies to the HDMI
CEC industry standard protocal to share
functionalities between this unit and its
connected devices. This feature is only available
if you connect this unit to a HDMI compliant
device with a HDMI cable.
H
HDCP
High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection.
This is a specifi cation that provides a secure
transmission of digital contents between
different devices (to prevent unauthorized
copyright.)
HDMI
High-Defi nition Multimedia Interface is a
high-speed digital interface that can transmit
uncompressed high defi nition video and digital
multichannel audio. It delivers high quality
picture and sound quality, completely free from
noise. HDMI is fully backward-compatible with
DVI.
As required by the HDMI standard, connecting
to HDMI or DVI products without HDCP
(High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection)
will result in no Video or Audio output.
DivX®
The DivX® codec is a patent-pending, MPEG-4
based video compression technology developed
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J
S
JPEG
A very common digital still picture format. A
still-picture data compression system proposed
by the Joint Photographic Expert Group, which
features small decrease in image quality in
spite of its high compression ratio. Files are
recognized by their fi le extension ‘.jpg’ or ‘.jpeg.’
M
MP3
A fi le format with a sound data compression
system. MP3 is the abbreviation of Motion
Picture Experts Group 1 (or MPEG-1) Audio
Layer 3. With the MP3 format, one CD-R or
CD-RW can contain about 10 times more data
than a regular CD.
Surround
A system that creates realistic, threedimensional sound fi elds. It is usually achieved
with multiple speakers that are arranged around
the listener.
P
Parental control
A function of the DVD to limit playback of the
disc by the age of the users according to the
limitation level in each country. The limitation
varies from disc to disc; when it is activated,
playback will be prohibited if the software’s level
is higher than the user-set level.
PBC
Playback Control. A system where you navigate
through a Video CD/Super VCD with on-screen
menus that are recorded onto the disc. You can
enjoy interactive playback and search.
Progressive scan
The progressive scan displays twice the number
of frames per second than in an ordinary TV
system. It offers higher picture resolution and
quality.
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