Introduction 8
What’s in the box 8
Overview of the main unit 9
Overview of the remote control 10
3 Connect 12
Place the unit 12
Attach speakers to the main unit 12
Connect TV 12
Connect video cables 12
Option 1: Connect through HDMI 13
Option 2: Connect through
component video 13
Option 3: Connect through
composite video 14
Connect audio cables 14
Connect FM antenna 14
Connect power 14
4 Get started 16
Prepare the remote control 16
Turn on 16
Set up wireless connection manually 16
Find the correct viewing channel 17
Select the correct TV system 17
Select menu display language 17
Turn on Progressive Scan 17
Turn off progressive scan manually 18
Use Philips EasyLink 18
Play DivX video 20
Play MP3/WMA/picture fi les 20
Play control 21
Select repeat/shuffl e play options 21
Repeat A-B (DVD/VCD/CD/MP3/
WMA) 21
Search forward/backward 21
Resume video play from last stopped
point 21
Play options 21
Display play information 21
Zoom in/out image 21
Change the audio channel 21
Switch to standby mode 23
Audio setup 24
Video setup 24
Preference setup 25
7 Tune to FM radio stations 27
Program radio stations automatically 27
Program radio stations manually 27
Tune to a preset radio station 27
8 Adjust volume level and sound effect
28
Adjust volume level 28
Select a sound effect 28
Select a preset sound effect 28
Select surround sound effect 28
Adjust treble/bass level 28
Mute sound 28
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5 Play 19
Play discs 19
Use the disc menu 19
Select an audio language 19
Select a subtitle language 19
Sync audio output with video play 19
9 Other features 29
Set the sleep timer 29
Connect other devices 29
Listen to an audio player 29
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10 Product information 30
Specifi cations 30
Amplifi er 30
Disc 30
Tuner (FM) 30
Speakers 30
General information 31
Supported disc formats 31
USB playability information 31
11 Troubleshooting 32
12 Appendix 34
Mount to a wall 34
What’s in the supplied mounting kit 34
What else you’ll need 34
Mount the main unit and speakers 34
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1 Important
g Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
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 For countries with a polarized mains,
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
is provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not fi t into your outlet, consult
an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
Caution: To prevent electric shock, match
the wide blade of the plug to the wide
slot, fully insert.
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.
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Safety
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.
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.
m Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods
of time.
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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
objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.
o Battery usage CAUTION – To prevent
battery leakage which may result in bodily
injury, property damage, or damage to the
apparatus:
Install all batteries correctly, + and - as •
marked on the apparatus.
Do not mix batteries (old and new or •
carbon and alkaline, etc.).
Remove batteries when the unit is not •
used for a long time.
The batteries shall not be exposed to •
excessive heat such as sunshine, fi re
or the like.
p Apparatus shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing.
q Do not place any sources of danger on
the apparatus (e.g. liquid fi lled objects,
lighted candles).
r This product may contain lead and
mercury. Disposal of these materials
may be regulated due to environmental
considerations. For disposal or recycling
information, please contact your local
authorities or the Electronic Industries
Alliance: www.eiae.org.
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 unit should only be
performed by qualifi ed personnel. The unit
must only be mounted on an appropriate wall
bracket and on a wall that can safely hold the
weight of the unit. Improper wall mounting
can result in severe injury or damage. Do not
attempt to wall mount the unit yourself.
Notice
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.
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.
Warning
Never remove the casing of this unit. •
Never lubricate any part of this unit.•
Place this unit on a fl at, hard and stable surface.•
Never place this unit on other electrical equipment.•
Only use this unit indoors. Keep this unit away from •
water, moisture and liquid-fi lled objects.
•
Keep this unit away from direct sunlight, naked fl ames
or heat.
•
Never look into the laser beam inside the unit.
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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.
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HDMI, and HDMI logo and High-Defi nition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC.
Dolby 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.
DivX, DivX Certifi ed, and associated logos are
trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under
license.
Offi cial DivX® Ultra Certifi ed product.
Plays all versions of DivX® video (including
DivX® 6) with enhanced playback of DivX®
media fi les and the DivX® Media Format.
The USB-IF Logos are trademarks of Universal
Serial Bus Implementers Forum, inc.
Note
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.
This apparatus includes this label:
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
Note
The type plate is located on the bottom of the •
apparatus.
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2 Your DVD
Home Theater
The unit supports these media/disc formats:
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•
Recordable
ReWritable
You can play DVD discs with the following
region codes:
DVD region code Countries
Asia Pacifi c, Taiwan, Korea
Australia, New Zealand
What’s in the box
Check and identify the contents of your
package:
Main unit•
Speakers (x 2)•
Digital wireless subwoofer•
Power adapter for the main unit•
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
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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
/
Skip to the previous/next title/•
chapter/track.
Select a preset radio station.•
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Overview of the remote
control
b Source selection keys
Select a source.•
c
OPTIONS
Access or exit the system setup menu.•
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For menus: navigate up/down.•
Move an enlarged picture up/down.•
Rotate or invert pictures.•
Confi rms an entry or selection.•
For menus, navigate left/right.•
Search within a track or disc.•
Move an enlarged picture left/right.•
Tune to a radio station.•
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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Turn on the unit or switch to standby •
mode.
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Skip to the previous/next title/•
chapter/track.
Select a preset radio station.•
i
Start or pause play.•
j
Stop play.•
Erase a preset radio station.•
k TREBLE / BASS
Selects treble or bass mode. Press •
+/- to set the level for treble or bass.
l Numeric keypad
Select a title/chapter/track directly.•
Select a preset radio station directly.•
m AUDIO SYNC
Access audio delay setting.•
n SOUND
Selects a predefi ned sound effect.•
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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.•
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 Attach the left speaker to the left side of
the main unit.
2 Keep the speakers at the normal listening
ear-level and directly parallel to the
listening area.
3 Place the subwoofer at the corner of the
room or at least one meter away from the
TV.
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
3 Repeat step 2 to attach the right speaker.
4 Insert the supplied studs into the holes.
Connect TV
Connect video cables
Place the main unit on a soft and fl at
1
surface.
Ensure that the rear side faces •
upwards.
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With this connection, you can watch video from
the unit on the TV screen.
You can select the best video connection that
your TV supports.
Option 1: Connect through HDMI •
(for a HDMI, DVI or HDCP-compliant
TV).
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Option 2: Connect through SCART •
(for a standard TV).
Option 3: connect through •
component video (for a standard TV
or Progressive Scan TV).
Option 4: connect through composite •
video (CVBS) (for a standard TV).
Note
This unit is HDMI CEC compatible. It enables the •
connected TV/device to control each other over HDMI.
•
If your TV has only a DVI connection, connect through
a HDMI/DVI adaptor. An extra audio connection is
needed to complete this connection.
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Option 1: Connect through HDMI
TV
HDMI IN
Connect HDMI (High Defi nition Multimedia
Interface), DVI (Digital Visual Interface), or
HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Contents
Protection)-compliant TVs through HDMI
for the best picture quality. This connection
transmits both video and audio signals. Through
this connection, you can watch DVDs that
contain HD (High-Defi nition) content.
Note
Some TVs do not support HDMI audio transmission.•
This connection provides the best video quality.•
Option 2: Connect through
component video
Connect a progressive scan TV through
component video for higher quality video.
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COMPONENT VIDEO IN PUT
TV
1 Connect component video cables (red/
blue/green - not supplied) to:
the•COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y) sockets on this unit.
the component input sockets on the •
TV.
1 Connect an HDMI cable (not supplied) to:
the “ •HDMI” socket on this unit.
the HDMI input socket on the TV.•
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Option 3: Connect through
composite video
TV
1 Connect the yellow plugs of the supplied
AV cable to:
the•VIDEO OUT socket on this unit.
the video input socket on the TV.•
Connect FM antenna
Tip
This unit does not support MW radio reception.•
FM ANT
Connect audio cables
TV
L AUDIO OUT R
1 To play sound from the TV through this
unit, connect audio cables (red/white - not
supplied) to:
the•AUX L/R sockets on this unit.
the audio output sockets on the TV.•
1 Connect the supplied FM antenna to the
FM ANT socket on the unit.
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.
1 Connect the power plug of the main unit
to the wall outlet.
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2 Connect the power plug of the digital
wireless subwoofer to the wall outlet.
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4 Get started
Caution
Turn on
1
Press .
The unit switches to the last selected »
source.
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
bottom of the apparatus. Write the numbers
here:
Model No. __________________________
Serial No. ___________________________
Prepare the remote control
Caution
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.
2 Wait for automatic setup of wireless
connection between the main unit and
subwoofer.
» [PAIRING] (pairing) fl ashes.
If the connection succeeds, »[PAIR OK]
(pair OK) is displayed and the blue
indicator on the subwoofer lights up.
If the connection fails, »[PAIR FAIL]
(pair fail) is displayed and the green
indicator on the subwoofer lights up.
If the wireless connection fails, set up »
the connection manually.
Set up wireless connection manually
1 In Normal Standby mode (see “Adjust
Settings - General Setup - [Standby
Mode]”), press and hold
unit for 3 seconds.
» [PAIRING] (pairing) fl ashes.
on the main
2Press and hold PAIR on the subwoofer for
3 seconds.
The blue and green indicators on the »
subwoofer fl ash alternately.
1
3
2
1 Open the battery compartment.
2 Insert two R03 or AAA batteries with
correct polarity (+/-) as indicated.
3 Close the battery compartment.
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If wireless connection succeeds, »[PAIR
OK] (pair OK) is displayed and the
blue indicators on the subwoofer lights
up.
3 Turn on the main unit again.
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Note
•[Multi] - For TV that is compatible
with both PAL and NTSC.
If the wireless connection fails again, check whether •
there is any confl ict or strong interference (for example,
interference from other electronic devices) around
your location. After removal of the confl ict or strong
interference, repeat the above procedures.
Find the correct viewing
channel
1
Press to turn on the unit.
2 Press DISC to switch to disc mode.
3 Turn on the TV and switch to the correct
video-in channel in one of the following
ways:
Go to the lowest channel on your TV, •
then press the Channel Down button
until you see the Philips screen.
Press the source button repeatedly on •
the remote control of your TV.
Tip
The video-in channel is between the lowest and highest •
channels and may be called FRONT, A/V IN, VIDEO,
HDMI etc. See the TV user manual on how to select
the correct input on the TV.
5 To exit the menu, press OPTIONS.
Select menu display language
Press OPTIONS.
1
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
Progressive 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 suppor ts progressive scan •
signals.
You have connected this unit with the •
TV through component video.
1 Turn on the TV.
2 Ensure that the TV progressive scan mode
is deactivated (see the TV user manual).
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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.
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 [Progressive] > [On], then press
OK.
A warning message is displayed.»
8To proceed, select [Ok] and press OK.
The progressive setup is complete.»
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Note
If a blank/distorted screen is displayed, wait for 15 •
seconds for auto recovery or turn off progressive scan
manually.
9 Turn on the progressive scan mode 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.
One touch play[Auto Wakeup TV]
When you press
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.
, this unit will wake up
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.
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.
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5 Play
To return to the menu during play:
1 Press MENU/BACK.
Note
With some disc/fi le types, play may differ.•
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 Press DISC to select the DISC source.
2 Press on the main set to open the disc
compartment.
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
You can select an audio language on DVDs,
DiVx video or VCDs.
1During 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.
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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.
Use the disc menu
When you load a DVD/(S)VCD disc, a menu
may be displayed on the TV screen.
.
.
/.
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.
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.
1Press and hold AUDIO SYNC until
‘AUDIO SYNC XXX’ is displayed.
‘XXX’ denotes the delay time.»
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2Within fi ve seconds, press +/- to set
the delay time for audio output.
Play from USB
Note
Ensure that the USB device contains playable music, •
pictures or video.
3 Select a folder, then press OK.
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 •
/.
.
.
1 Connect the supplied USB extension cable
to:
the USB device•
the•
socket
Play DivX video
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.»
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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.
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For USB devices, press •USB.
A contents menu is displayed.•
3 Select a folder, then press OK.
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
To resume play at normal speed, press •
.
Resume video play from last stopped
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point
Note
.
This feature is only available for video play. •
1 In stop mode and when the disc has not
been removed, press OK.
To cancel resume mode and stop play
completely:
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)
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.
1 In stop mode, press .
Play options
Display play information
1 During play, press INFO repeatedly to
display play information.
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.
Change the audio channel
/ / / to pan through
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.
Note
This feature is only available for VCD/DivX play.•
1During play, press AUDIO repeatedly to
select an audio channel available on the
disc:
Mono Left•
Mono Right•
Stereo•
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Picture view options
Start slideshow of pictures
1 During play, press OPTIONS.
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
slideshow. The MP3/WMA and JPEG fi les must
be stored on the same disc or USB device.
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.
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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 •
General setup
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]
When you press
this unit are turned on. Disc play
starts if there is a disc in the unit.
When you press and hold
, connected HDMI CEC devices
simultaneously switch to standby.
To disable this feature, select
[Decline].
, the TV and
English
On [General Setup Page], you can set the
following options:
[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.
Tip
To set or change the password, go to •[Preference
Setup] > [Password].
[OSD Language]
Select the preferred language for on-screen
display.
[System
Audio
Control]
[Audio
Input
Mapping]
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.
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
Switch to standby mode
[Standby Mode]
Set the standby mode.
•[Normal] - power consumption <4W.
•[Low Power] - power consumption
<1W. However, it requires longer time
to power up.
Philips does not guarantee 100%
interoperability with all HDMI CEC compliant
devices.
[Display Dim]
Turn on or off adjustment of display brightness
level.
[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.
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[Sleep Timer]
Switches to standby automatically after the
preset time.
•[15 mins], [30 mins], [45 mins], [60mins] – 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.
•[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.
Audio setup
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.
[TV Display]
The TV format determines the aspect ratio of
display according to the type of TV you have
connected.
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.
[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.
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[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.
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•[Soft] – warm color setting.
•[Personal] – customize the color
setting. Adjust the level of brightness,
contrast, sharpness/tint and color
saturation.
[HDMI Video] – Select the HDMI video output
resolution that is compatible with your TV
display capability.
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.
English
Option Description
[Auto]Detect and select
the best supported
video resolution
automatically.
[480p],
[576p],
[720p],
[1080i],
[1080p]
Select a video
resolution that is best
supported by your TV.
See your TV manual
for details.
[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 suppor ts this feature.
•[Off] – turn off closed caption.
[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.
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.
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.
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.
[MP3/JPEG Nav]
Select to display the folders or display all the
fi les.
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•[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.
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.
Polish, Czech, Slovak, Albanian,
Hungarian, Slovene, Croatian,
Serbian (Latin script), Romanian
[Cyrillic]Belarusian, Bulgarian, Ukrainian,
Macedonian, Russian, Serbian
[Default]
Resets all the settings of this apparatus to
factory default, except for [Disc Lock],
[Password] and [Parental] settings.
[Greek]Greek
[Hebrew]Hebrew
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7 Tune to FM
Program radio stations
manually
radio stations
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.
Program radio stations
/ ( /) repeatedly until you fi nd
English
Note
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
automatically
Note
You can program a maximum of 20 preset radio •
stations.
1 Press / to select a preset number to
start programing.
2Press 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.
To overwrite a programmed station, store another •
station in its place.
Tune to a preset radio station
Press / to select a preset number
1
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 +/- to increase/
decrease the volume level.
Select a sound effect
Note
You cannot use different sound effects at the same •
time.
2 Within 5 seconds, press +/- to set the
level for high tones (treble) or low tones
(bass).
Mute sound
During play, press to mute/unmute
1
sound.
Select a preset sound effect
1 During play, press SOUND repeatedly to
select:
•[CLASSIC] (Concert)
•[ROCK] (Action)
•[Sports] (Gaming)
•[Lounge] (Drama)
•[Night]
Select surround sound effect
DVS (Dolby Vir tual 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.
1During play, press SURROUND to turn
on/off surround sound effect.
Adjust treble/bass level
1 Press TREBLE or BASS.
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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 .
English
Connect other devices
Listen to an audio player
You can listen to an audio player through this
unit.
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.
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.
For audio players with optical sockets:•
Connect an optical cable (not
supplied) to the OPTICAL IN socket
and to the optical output socket on
the audio player.
2 Select the AUDIO SOURCE or MP3 LINK
source.
3 Start play 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 2X60+120WRMS
Frequency Response 20 -20000 Hz, ± 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
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% (1 kHz)
4Hz - 20kHz (44.1kHz)
4Hz - 22kHz (48kHz)
4Hz - 24kHz (96kHz)
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General information
AC power 110 - 127 V / 220
- 240 V, ~50/60 Hz
Operation Power
Consumption
Normal standby Power
Consumption
Low Standby Power
Consumption
Composite Video Output 1.0Vp-p, 75ohm
Main unit: 50W;
Subwoofer: 100W
<4W
<1W
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
English
Optical Input 0.5Vpp ± 0.1Vpp
75ohm
HDMI (CEC) Output 1.3a
USB Direct Version 2.0
Dimensions
- Main Unit (W x H x D)
- Speakers
- Wireless Subwoofer Box
(W x H x D)
Weight
- With Packing
- Main Unit
- Speaker Box
- Wireless Subwoofer Box
260 x 140 x 95
mm
310 x 120 x 95
mm
170 x 430 x 340
mm
13 kg
1 kg
2 x 0.8 kg
6 kg
Supported disc formats
Digital• Video Discs (DVDs)
Video CDs (VCDs)•
Super Video CDs (SVCDs)•
Digital Video Discs + Rewritable •
(DVD+RW)
Compact Discs (CDs)•
Picture (Kodak, JPEG) fi les on CDR(W)•
DivX(R) disc on CD-R(W):•
DivX 3.11, 4.x and 5.x•
WMA•
Supported MP3-CD formats:
ISO 9660•
Max. title/album name: 12 characters•
Max. title number plus album: 255.•
Max. nested directory: 8 levels.•
Max. album number: 32.•
Max. MP3 track number: 999.•
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
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
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11 Troubleshooting
If this happens when you change the •
HDMI video resolution, select the correct
resolution until the picture appears.
Caution
Never remove the casing of this unit.•
To keep the warranty valid, never try to repair
the system yourself.
If you encounter problems when using this unit,
check the following points before requesting
service. If the problem remains unsolved, go to
the Philips web site (www.Philips.com/suppor t).
When you contact Philips, ensure that your
unit 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.
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 or poor sound
Adjust the volume.•
Ensure that the wireless subwoofer is •
connected.
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.
Disc does not play
Insert a readable disc and ensure that the •
label side faces outwards.
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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.•
Wireless connection fails.
Set up wireless connection manually .•
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.
English
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12 Appendix
Mount the main unit and speakers
Caution
Mount to a wall
Caution
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
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!
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.