Philips LX3900SA User Manual

DVD VIDEO / SACD
HOME THEATRE SYSTEM

LX3900SA • LX3950W

LX3900SA

DVD HOME

DVD HOME

THEATRE

THEATRE

SYSTEM

SYSTEM

LX3950W

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Language Code

Abkhazian 6566
Afar 6565
Afrikaans 6570
Amharic 6577
Arabic 6582
Armenian 7289
Assamese 6583
Avestan 6569
Aymara 6589
Azerhaijani 6590
Bahasa Melayu 7783
Bashkir 6665
Belarusian 6669
Bengali 6678
Bihari 6672
Bislama 6673
Bokmål, Norwegian 7866
Bosanski 6683
Brezhoneg 6682
Bulgarian 6671
Burmese 7789
Castellano, Español 6983
Catalán 6765
Chamorro 6772
Chechen 6769
Chewa; Chichewa; Nyanja 7889
9072
Chuang; Zhuang 9065
Church Slavic; Slavonic 6785
Chuvash 6786
Corsican 6779
Česky 6783

Dansk 6865
Deutsch 6869
Dzongkha 6890
English 6978
Esperanto 6979
Estonian 6984
Euskara 6985
 6976
Faroese 7079
Français 7082
Frysk 7089
Fijian 7074
Gaelic; Scottish Gaelic 7168
Gallegan 7176
Georgian 7565
Gikuyu; Kikuyu 7573
Guarani 7178
Gujarati 7185
Hausa 7265
Herero 7290
Hindi 7273
Hiri Motu 7279
Hrwatski 6779
Ido 7379
Interlingua (International)7365
Interlingue 7365
Inuktitut 7385

Inupiaq 7375
Irish 7165
Íslenska 7383
Italiano 7384
Ivrit 7269
Japanese 7465
Javanese 7486
Kalaallisut 7576
Kannada 7578
Kashmiri 7583
Kazakh 7575
Kernewek 7587
Khmer 7577
Kinyarwanda 8287
Kirghiz 7589
Komi 7586
Korean 7579
Kuanyama; Kwanyama 7574
Kurdish 7585
Lao 7679
Latina 7665
Latvian 7686
Letzeburgesch; 7666
Limburgan; Limburger 7673
Lingala 7678
Lithuanian 7684
Luxembourgish; 7666
Macedonian 7775
Malagasy 7771
Magyar 7285
Malayalam 7776
Maltese 7784
Manx 7186
Maori 7773
Marathi 7782
Marshallese 7772
Moldavian 7779
Mongolian 7778
Nauru 7865
Navaho; Navajo 7886
Ndebele, North 7868
Ndebele, South 7882
Ndonga 7871
Nederlands 7876
Nepali 7869
Norsk 7879
Northern Sami 8369
North Ndebele 7868
Norwegian Nynorsk; 7878
Occitan; Provencal 7967
Old Bulgarian; Old Slavonic 6785
Oriya 7982
Oromo 7977
Ossetian; Ossetic 7983
Pali 8073
Panjabi 8065
Persian 7065
Polski 8076
Português 8084

Pushto 8083
Russian 8285
Quechua 8185
Raeto-Romance 8277
Romanian 8279
Rundi 8278
Samoan 8377
Sango 8371
Sanskrit 8365
Sardinian 8367
Serbian 8382
Shona 8378
Shqip 8381
Sindhi 8368
Sinhalese 8373
Slovensky 8373
Slovenian 8376
Somali 8379
Sotho; Southern 8384
South Ndebele 7882
Sundanese 8385
Suomi 7073
Swahili 8387
Swati 8383
Svenska 8386
Tagalog 8476
Tahitian 8489
Tajik 8471
Tamil 8465
Tatar 8484
Telugu 8469
Thai 8472
Tibetan 6679
Tigrinya 8473
Tonga (Tonga Islands) 8479
Tsonga 8483
Tswana 8478
Türkçe 8482
Turkmen 8475
Twi 8487
Uighur 8571
Ukrainian 8575
Urdu 8582
Uzbek 8590
Vietnamese 8673
Volapuk 8679
Walloon 8765
Welsh 6789
Wolof 8779
Xhosa 8872
Yiddish 8973
Yoruba 8979
Zulu 9085

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3139 115 23431

Due to the inconsistency of disc formats provided
by various disc manufacturers, your DVD system/
player/recorder may require a playability
enhancement or upgrade. As DVD technology
advances, these enhancement will become
common and will be easy to complete.
Go to www. p4c.philips.com for software upgarde.

Index

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English

Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and
the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.

Manufactured under license from
Digital Theater Systems, Inc. U.S. Pat.
Noís. 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380;
5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535 and
other U.S. and world-wide patents
issued and pending. “DTS” and “DTS
Digital Surround” are registered
trademarks of Digital Theater Systems,
Inc. All Rights Reserved.

DivX®, DivX Certified, and
associated logos are
trademarks of
DivXNetworks, Inc and are
used under license.

‘CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH
DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY
COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE
ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE. IN
CASE OF 525 OR 625 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE
PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER
SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE ‘STANDARD
DEFINITION’ OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS
REGARDING OUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS
MODEL 525p AND 625p DVD PLAYER, PLEASE
CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTRE’.

LASER

Type Semiconductor
laser GaAlAs
Wave length 650 nm (DVD)

780 nm (VCD/CD)

Output Power 7 mW (DVD)

10 mW (VCD/CD)

Beam divergence 60 degree

CAUTION

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

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Contents

English

Language Code ...................................... 2

General Information

Supplied accessories ................................... 6

Care and safety information ..................... 6

Connections

Step 1: Placing the speakers and

subwoofer ..................................................... 7

Step 2: Connecting speakers and

subwoofer ..................................................... 7

Step 3: Connecting TV ................................ 8

Using Composite Video jack (CVBS) . 8
Using Component Video jacks

(Y Pb Pr)................................................... 8

Using S-Video jack ................................. 9

Using an accessory RF modulator ...... 9

Step 4: Connecting FM/MW antennas . 10

Step 5: Connecting the power cord ..... 10

Connections (optional)

Connecting a VCR or Cable /

Satellite Box ............................................... 11

Viewing and listening to the

playback .................................................. 11

Using the VCR for recording

DVD playback ....................................... 11

Connecting digital audio equipment ..... 11

Listening to the playback .................... 11

Functional Overview

Main unit and remote control ................ 12

Control buttons available on

the remote only............................. 12–13

Getting Started

Step 1: Inserting batteries into the

remote control .......................................... 14

Using the remote control to

operate the system .............................. 14

Step 2: Setting the TV ............................... 14

Selecting the colour system that

corresponds to your TV ..................... 15

Setting the TV Display ......................... 15

Step 3: Setting language preferences..... 16

On-Screen Display (OSD) language. 16
Audio, Subtitle and Disc menu

languages ................................................ 16

Step 4: Setting the speakers’ channels .. 17

Disc Operations

Playable discs .............................................. 18

Playing discs ................................................ 18

Auto Eco Power standby mode........ 19

Basic playback controls ............................ 19

Selecting various repeat/shuffle

functions ...................................................... 19

Repeat play mode ................................ 19

Repeating a section within a

chapter/track ........................................ 19

Other operations for video playback

(DVD/ VCD /SVCD) ................................. 20

Using the Disc Menu ...........................20

Zooming in ............................................ 20

Using the OSD Menu .......................... 20

Resuming playback from the last

stopped point ........................................ 21

Advancing by frame ............................. 21

Changing sound track language ......... 21

Changing subtitle language

(DVD only) ............................................ 21

Viewing from another angle

(DVD only) ............................................ 21

Selecting a title (DVD only) ............... 21

Playback Control (PBC) (VCD only) 22

Preview Function (VCD only) ........... 22

Playing MP3/ JPEG /DivX/MPEG-4 disc 23

Playing MP3 music and JPEG

picture simultaneously ........................ 23

Playing Super Audio CD (SACD) ........... 24

Special features for picture

disc playback............................................... 24

Preview Function.................................. 24

Zoom picture ........................................ 24

Playback with multi-angles ................. 24

Scan Effect .............................................. 24

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Contents

DVD Setup Menu Options

General Setup Menu................................. 25

Locking/Unlocking the disc

for viewing ............................................. 25

Dimming system’s display screen...... 25

Programming disc tracks (not

for Picture CD/ MP3/SACD) ...... 25–26

OSD language ....................................... 26

Screen Saver – turning on/off ........... 26

DivX(R) VOD registration code ....... 26

Audio Setup Menu .................................... 27

Setting the analogue output ............... 27

Speaker Setup ....................................... 27

Night mode – turning on/off ............ 27

Video Setup Menu..................................... 28

TV Type ................................................... 28

TV Display ............................................. 28

Progressive feature - turning on/off . 28

Picture Setting................................ 28–29

Preference Setup Menu ........................... 29

Audio, Subtitle, Disc Menu .................29

Restricting playback by Parental

Control ............................................ 29–30

PBC ......................................................... 30

MP3/JPEG Navigator – turning

on/off ...................................................... 30

Changing the Password....................... 31

Restoring to original settings ............ 31

Sound and Volume Controls

Sound Control ........................................... 34

Selecting surround sound................... 34

Selecting digital sound effects ............ 34

Volume Control......................................... 34

Other Functions

Switching on/off ........................................ 35

Switching to an active mode.............. 35

Switching to Eco Power standby

mode .......................................................35

Using the remote to operate your

‘Philips’ television ...................................... 35

Recording to an external device............ 35

Setting the Sleep timer ............................ 35

Troubleshooting ......................... 36–37

Specifications ......................................38

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

English

Tuner Operations

Tuning to radio stations ........................... 32

Presetting radio stations .......................... 32

Using the Plug and Play ....................... 32

Automatic presetting .......................... 32

Manual presetting ................................. 33

Selecting a preset radio station ............. 33

Deleting a preset radio station ......... 33

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General Information

10 cm

(4 inches)

10 cm

(4 inches)

10 cm

(4 inches)

DVD Home Cinema System

PHILIPS

English

Supplied accessories

Composite video
cable (yellow)

Audio cables
(red/white)

FM wire antenna

MW loop antenna

Remote control
and two batteries

(12nc: 3139 258 70031)

Care and safety information

Avoid high temperatures, moisture,
water and dust

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

Avoid condensation problem

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

Do not block the vents

– Do not operate the DVD system in an
enclosed cabinet and allow about 10 cm
(4 inches) of free space all around the
player for adequate ventilation.

Speaker brackets
and screws

Additional accessories (only for
LX3950W)

Wireless
transmitter

Wireless receiver

Table stand for
wireless receiver

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(5x)

Care of disc

– To clean a CD, wipe it in a
straight line from the centre
toward the edge using a soft,
lint-free cloth. Do not use
cleaning agent, as they may
damage the disc.
– Write only on the printed side of a
CD-R/CD-RW and only with a soft felt­tipped pen.
– Handle the disc by its edge, do not
touch the surface.

Care of the cabinet

– Use a soft cloth slightly moistened
with a mild detergent solution. Do not
use a solution containing alcohol, spirits,
ammonia or abrasives.

Finding a suitable location

– Place the player on a flat, hard, stable
surface.

Connections

TV IN AUX IN LINE OUT

L

R

L

R

Step 1: Placing the speakers

and subwoofer

DVD System Centre speaker

4

Subwoofer

2

Front Speaker

(Right)

Rear speaker

(Right)

2

Front Speaker

(Left)

1

3

Rear speaker

(Left)

For best possible surround sound, all the
speakers (except subwoofer) should be
placed at the same distance from the
listening position.

Step 2: Connecting speakers

and subwoofer

English

Front Right

Centre

1

3

Rear Right

Rear Left

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

Front Left

Subwoofer

1 Place the front left and right speakers at

equal distances from the TV and at an
angle of approximately 45 degrees from
the listening position.

2 Place the centre speaker above the TV or

the DVD system so that the centre
channel’s sound is localised.

3 Place the rear speakers at normal

listening ear level facing each other or
hang on the wall.

4 Place the subwoofer on the floor near

the TV.

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

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For LX3950W wireless system
connection, please refer to the
separate ‘Quick Use Guide’.

The wireless transmitter and receiver
give you the option for wireless speaker
connection.

Helpful Hints:
– Ensure that the speaker cables are
correctly connected. Improper connections
may damage the system due to short-circuit.
– To prevent unwanted noise, do not place
the wireless transmitter and receiver too
close to the DVD system, AC power adaptor,
TV or other radiation sources.

Connections

English

Step 3: Connecting TV

Option 1

L

R

TV IN AUX IN LINE OUT

2

L

R

Pr

IMPORTANT!
– You only need to make one video
connection from the following
options, depending on the
capabilities of your TV.
– S-Video or Component Video
connection provides higher picture
quality. These options must be
available on your TV.
– Connect the DVD system directly
to the TV.

Using Composite Video jack (CVBS)

1 Use the supplied composite video cable

(yellow) to connect the DVD system’s
CVBS jack to the video input jack (or
labelled as A/V In, Video In, CVBS,
Composite or Baseband) on the TV.

2 To hear the TV channels through this

DVD system, use the supplied audio
cables (white/red) to connect AUDIO-
TV IN jacks to the corresponding
AUDIO OUT jacks on the TV.

Option 2

Y

Pb

1

L

R

TV IN AUX IN LINE OUT

2

L

R

Y

Pr

Pb

1

IMPORTANT!
The progressive scan video quality is
only possible when using Y Pb Pr, and
a progressive scan TV is required.

Using Component Video jacks
(Y Pb Pr )

1 Use a component video cables (red/blue /

green - not supplied) to connect the
DVD system’s Y Pb Pr jacks to the
corresponding Component video input
jacks (or labelled as Y Pb /Cb Pr/Cr or
YUV) on the TV.

2 To hear the TV channels through this

DVD system, use the supplied audio
cables (white/red) to connect AUDIO-
TV IN jacks to the corresponding
AUDIO OUT jacks on the TV.

3 If you are using a Progressive Scan TV

(TV must indicate Progressive Scan or
ProScan capability ), refer to page 28 for
proper progressive scan video output
setup.

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Option 3

L

R

TV IN AUX IN LINE OUT

2

Connections

English

Option 4

ANT IN

2

VIDEO

IN

AUDIO IN
R L

CH3 CH4

1

TO TVINT IN

3

L

R

Y

Y

Pr

Pb

Pr

1

Pb

IMPORTANT!
If S-Video is used for DVD playback,
the system’s VIDEO OUT setting will
need to be changed accordingly.

Using S-Video jack

1 Use an S-video cable (not supplied) to

connect the DVD system’s S-VIDEO
OUT jack to the S-Video input jack

(or labelled as Y /C or S-VHS) on the TV.

2 To hear the TV channels through this

DVD system, use the supplied audio
cables (white/red) to connect AUDIO-
TV IN jacks to the corresponding
AUDIO OUT jacks on the TV.

IMPORTANT!
If your TV only has a single Antenna In
jack (labelled as 75 ohm or RF In),
you will need an RF modulator in
order to view DVD playback on the
TV. See your electronics retailer or
contact Philips for details on RF
modulator availability and operations.

Using an accessory RF modulator

1 Use the supplied composite video cable

(yellow) to connect the DVD system’s
CVBS jack to the video input jack on the
RF modulator.

2 Use an RF coaxial cable (not supplied) to

connect ANTENNA OUT or TO TV jack
on the RF modulator to the ANTENNA
IN jack on the TV.

3 Connect the Antenna or Cable TV

service signal to the ANTENNA IN or
RF IN jack on the RF modulator. (It may
have been connected to your TV
previously. Disconnect it from the TV).

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Connections

P

TV IN AUX IN LINE OUT

L

R

L

R

~ AC MAINS

English

Step 4: Connecting FM/MW

antennas

fix the claw into

the slot

➠

MW

antenna

Y

Pr

Pb

Connect the supplied MW loop antenna

1

to the MW jack. Place the MW loop
antenna on a shelf or attach it to a stand
or wall.

2 Connect the supplied FM antenna to the

FM jack. Extend the FM antenna and fix
its ends to the wall.

For better FM stereo reception, connect
an external FM antenna (not supplied).

Step 5: Connecting the

power cord

FM

antenna

1

2

After everything is connected
properly, Plug in the AC power cord
to the power outlet.

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

Helpful Hint:
– Refer to the type plate on the rear or
bottom of the system for identification and
supply ratings.

Helpful Hints:
– Adjust the position of the antennas for
optimal reception.
– Position the antennas as far as possible
from your TV, VCR or other radiation source
to prevent unwanted interference.

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Connections (Optional)

Pr

TV IN AUX IN LINE OUT

L

R

L

R

Connecting a VCR or
Cable/Satellite Box

1

VCR or Cable/

Satellite Box

L

R

TV IN AUX IN LINE OUT

2

4

Y

L

R

Pr

Pb

3

Viewing and listening to the playback

1 Connect the VCR or Cable/Satellite Box

to the TV as shown.

2 Connect the DVD system’s AUX IN

(R/L) jacks to the AUDIO OUT jacks on

the VCR or cable/satellite box.

Before starting operation, press AUX/DI
on the remote to select “AUX” in order
to activate the input source.

Using the VCR for recording DVD
playback

Some DVDs are copy-protected. You cannot
record or dub protected discs using a VCR.

3 Connect the DVD system’s S-VIDEO

jack to the S-VIDEO IN jack on the VCR.

4 Connect the DVD system’s LINE OUT

(R/L) jacks to the AUDIO IN jacks on

the VCR.
This will allow you to make analogue stereo
(two channel, right and left) recordings.

Connecting digital audio
equipment

English

(for example)
CD Recorder

Listening to the playback

● Connect the DVD system’s DIGITAL

IN jack to the DIGITAL OUT jack on a

digital audio device.

Before starting operation, press AUX/DI
on the remote to select “DI” in order to
activate the input source.

Helpful Hints:
– Some DVDs are copy-protected. You
cannot record the disc through a VCR or
digital recording device.
– You cannot hear or record the SACD or
MP3-CD playback if you use the digital
connection.
– For your playback through DIGITAL IN
connection, set the digital output of that
player to PCM format.
– Always refer to the owner’s manual of the
other equipment for complete connection
and use details.

To view DVD playback while recording,

you must connect the DVD system to
your TV using CVBS (as shown above)
connection.

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Functional Overview

1

8

English

Main unit and remote control

2

1 STANDBY ON (B)

– Switches to Eco Power standby mode or

turns on the system.

– Led ON in Eco Power standby mode.

2 Disc tray
3 OPEN•CLOSE 0

– Opens/Closes the disc tray.

4 System display panel
5 SOURCE

– Selects the relevant active source mode:

DISC, TV, TUNER or AUX/DI.

– DISC: switches to DISC source mode.
– TV: switches to TV source mode and/or

*to turn on the Philips TV (only on the
remote control).

– TUNER: toggles between FM and MW

band.

– AUX/DI: toggles between AUX and

DIGITAL IN source mode.

6 ÉÅ PLAY•PAUSE

– DISC: starts/pauses playback.
– TUNER: starts preset radio station

installation in Plug & Play mode (only on
the main unit).

S PREV / NEXT T

– DISC: *searches backward/forward or

selects a track.

– TV: selects previous/next channel (Philips

TV only).

– TUNER: tunes the radio frequency up/

down.

3 5

4

– Exits an operation.
– DISC: stops playback.
– TUNER: *erases a preset radio station.

7 iR

– Point the remote control towards this

8 VOLUME (VOL +-)

– Adjusts the volume level.

9 DISC MENU (DISC source mode only)

– Enters or exits disc contents menu.
– For VCD version 2.0 only;

0 OSD MENU (DISC source mode only)

– Enters or exits on-screen display.

! 1 2 3 4

– Selects movement direction in the

– Use 1 2 to select a preset radio

– Use 3 4 to select auto tuning in Tuner

6

7

➠

Ç STOP

sensor.

Control buttons available on the
remote only

In stop mode, turns on/off playback
control (PBC) mode.
During playback, returns to main menu.

menu.

station.

source mode.

* = Press and hold the button for more than two seconds.

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@ ANGLE

– Select a DVD disc camera angle (if

available).

# SUBTITLE

– Selects a subtitle language.

$ REPEAT

– Selects various repeat modes.

% REPEAT A-B

– Repeats a specific section on a disc.

^ AUDIO

– Selects an audio language (DVD) or an

audio channel (CD).

& MUTE

– Mutes or restores the volume.

* PROG

– DISC: starts programming.
– TUNER: starts *automatic/ manual preset

programming.

( SOUND

– Selects a sound effect.

) SLEEP

– Sets the sleep timer function.

¡ SURR

– Selects multichannel surround or stereo

mode.

™ TV VOL +-

– Adjusts TV volume (Philips TV only).

£ SCAN

– Plays the first few seconds of each track/

chapter within a disc.

≤ RETURN/TITLE

– To go back to previous menu.
– Displays the disc’s Title menu (if available).

∞ SETUP

– Enters or exits system setup menu.

§ ZOOM

– Enlarges a picture on the TV screen.

Functional Overview

5

/

9

0

!

6

@
#
$

%
^

&
*

(

≥ OK

– Confirms a selection.

• Numeric Keypad (0-9)

– Enters a track/title number of the disc.
– Enters a number of a preset radio station.

ª B

– Switches to Eco Power standby mode.
– In TV mode, *switches Philips TV on/off.

ª

•

8

≥
!

§
∞

≤

£

™

¡

)

English

* = Press and hold the button for more than two seconds.

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Getting Started

English

Step 1: Inserting batteries into

the remote control

3

1

2

1 Open the battery compartment.
2 Insert two batteries type R06 or AA,

following the indications (+-) inside
the compartment.

3 Close the cover.

Using the remote control to operate
the system

1 Aim the remote control

directly at the remote
sensor (iR) on the front
panel.

2 Select the source you

wish to control by
pressing one of the
source select buttons
on the remote control
(for example TV,
TUNER).

3 Then select the desired

function (for example

ÉÅ,

S,

T).

Step 2: Setting the TV

IMPORTANT!
Make sure you have completed all
the necessary connections. (See
pages 8-9 “Connecting TV”).

1 Press SOURCE control until “DISC”

appears on the display panel (or press
DISC on the remote).

2 Turn on the TV and set to the correct

video-in channel. You should see the blue
DVD background screen on the TV.

➜ Usually this channel is between the

lowest and highest channels and may be
called FRONT, A/V IN, VIDEO. See your
TV manual for more details.

➜ Or, you may go to channel 1 on your

TV, then press the Channel down button
repeatedly until you see the Video In
channel.

➜ Or, the TV remote control may have a

button or switch that chooses different
video modes.

CAUTION!
– Remove batteries if they are
exhausted or if the remote is not to
be used for a long time.
– Do not use old and new or
different types of batteries in
combination.
– Batteries contain chemical
substances, so they should be
disposed of properly.

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Getting Started

Selecting the colour system that
corresponds to your TV

In order for a DVD to play on this DVD
system, the colour system of the DVD,
the TV and the DVD player should match.
Before changing the TV system, determine
the colour system of your TV.

1 In disc mode, press SETUP.
2 Press 2 repeatedly to select {VIDEO

SETUP PAGE}.

3 Press 34 to highlight {TV TYPE}, then

press 2.

4 Press 34 to highlight one of the options

below:

PAL – Select this if the connected TV has
the PAL colour system. It will change the
video signal of an NTSC disc and output it
to PAL format.

NTSC – Select this if the connected TV
has the NTSC colour system. It will
change the video signal of a PAL disc and
output it to NTSC format.

MULTI – Select this if the connected TV
is compatible with both NTSC and PAL
(multi-system). The output format will be
in accordance with the video signal of the
disc.

5 Select a setting and press OK.

➜ Follow the instructions shown on the

TV to confirm the selection (if any).

➜ If a blank/distorted TV screen appears,

wait for 15 seconds for auto recovery.

Setting the TV Display

Set the aspect ratio of the DVD Player
according to the TV you have connected.
The format you select must be available
on the disc. If it is not, the setting for TV
display will not affect the picture during
playback.

1 In disc mode, press SETUP.
2 Press 2 repeatedly to select {VIDEO

SETUP PAGE}.

3 Press 34 to highlight {TV DISPLAY}, then

press 2.

4 Press 34 to highlight one of the options

below:

4:3 PAN SCAN –

Select this if you have
a conventional TV and
want both sides of the
picture to be trimmed or formatted to fit
your TV screen.

4:3 LETTER BOX –

Select this if you have a
conventional TV. In this
case, a wide picture with
black bands on the upper and lower
portions of the TV screen will be
displayed.

16:9 – Select this if
you have a wide­screen TV.

5 Select a setting and press OK.

English

TIPS:

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To return to the previous menu, press 1.
To remove the menu, press SETUP.

Getting Started

English

Step 3: Setting language

preferences

You can select your preferred language
settings so that this DVD system will
automatically switch to the language for
you whenever you load a disc. If the
language selected is not available on the
disc, the disc’s default setting language will
be used instead. The OSD (on-screen
display) language for the system menu will
remain as you set it, regardless of various
disc languages.

On-screen display (OSD) language

1 In disc mode, press SETUP.
2 Press 2 to select {GENERAL SETUP

PAGE}.

3 Press 34 to highlight {OSD

LANGUAGE}, then press 2.

4 Press 34 to select a language and press

OK to confirm.

Audio, Subtitle and Disc menu
languages

1 Press Ç twice to stop playback (if any),

then press SETUP.

2 Press 2 repeatedly to select

{PREFERENCE PAGE}.

3 Press 34 to highlight one of the options

below at a time, then press 2.

– {AUDIO} (disc’s soundtrack)
– {SUBTITLE} (disc’s subtitles)
– {DISC MENU} (disc’s menu)

4 Press 34 to select a language and press

OK to confirm.

If the language you want is not in
the list, then select {OTHERS}.

Use the numeric keypad (0-9) on the
remote to enter the 4-digit language code
‘XXXX’ (see page 2 “Language Code”)
and press OK to confirm.

5 Repeat steps 3~4 for other settings.

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To return to the previous menu, press 1.
To remove the menu, press SETUP.

Getting Started

Step 4: Setting the speakers’

channels

You can adjust the delay times (centre
and surround only) and volume level for
individual speakers. These adjustments let
you optimise the sound according to your
surroundings and setup.

IMPORTANT!
Press SURR button on the remote
to select Multi-channel surround
mode before adjusting the speaker
settings.

1 Press Ç to stop playback, then press

SETUP.

2 Press 2 repeatedly to select {AUDIO

SETUP PAGE}.

3 Press 34 to highlight {SPEAKER SETUP},

then press 2.

5 Press 34 to highlight one of the options

below at a time, then press 2.

{SPEAKERS VOLUME} – Volume level
setting for individual speakers (-6dB ~
+6dB).

{SPEAKERS DELAY} – Delay times setting
in relation to the listening position/
distance for center and surround
speakers (1m ~ 10m).

6 Press 1 2 to adjust the setting that best

suit your surround sound needs.

7 Press OK to confirm.

English

4 Enter its submenu by pressing 2.

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To return to the previous menu, press 1.
To remove the menu, press SETUP.

Helpful Hints:
– Use the longer delay time settings when
the surround speakers are closer to the
listener than the front speakers.
– The test tone will be automatically
generated to help you judge the sound level
of each speaker.

Disc Operations

English

IMPORTANT!
– If the inhibit icon (ø or X) appears
on the TV screen when a button is
pressed, it means the function is not
available on the current disc or at
the current time.
– DVD discs and players are
designed with regional restrictions.
Before playing a disc, make sure the
disc is for the same zone as your
player.
– Do not push on the disc tray or
put any objects other than discs on
the disc tray. Doing so may cause
the disc player to malfunction.

Playable discs

Your DVD home cinema system will
play:

– Digital Versatile Discs (DVDs)
– Video CDs (VCDs)
– Super Video CDs (SVCDs)
– Super Audio CDs (SACDs)
– Finalised Digital Video Discs +

Recordable[Rewritable] (DVD+R[W])

– Audio Compact Discs (CDs)
– MP3 discs, picture (Kodak, JPEG) files

on CD-R(W).

– JPEG/ISO 9660 format
– Maximum 30 characters display
– Supported sampling frequencies :

32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

– Supported Bit-rates : 32~256 (kbps),

variable bit rates

– MPEG-4 files on CD-R[W]:

– Simple profile
– Advanced simple profile (640-480)

– DivX disc on CD-R[W]/DVD+R[W]:

– DivX 3.11, 4.x and 5.x
– GMC (Global Motion Compensation)

and QP (Quarter Pixel) not supported.

SUPER VIDEO

Region Codes

DVDs must be labelled for ALL
regions or Region 6 in order to

ALL

play on this DVD system. You
cannot play discs that are labelled
for other regions.

Helpful Hints:
– It may not be possible to play CD-R/RW or
DVD-R/RW in all cases due to the type of
disc or condition of the recording.
– If you are having trouble playing a certain
disc, remove the disc and try a different one.
Improperly formatted discs will not play on
this DVD system.

Playing discs

Press SOURCE control until “DISC”

1

appears on the display panel (or press
DISC on the remote).

2 Turn on the TV power and set to the

correct Video In channel. (See page 14
“Setting the TV”).

➜ You should see the blue DVD

background screen on the TV.

3 Press OPEN•CLOSE 0 once to open

the disc tray and load a disc, then press
the same button again to close the disc
tray.

➜ Make sure the disc label is facing up.

For double-sided discs, load the side you
want to play face up.

4 Playback will start automatically.

➜ If a disc menu shows on the TV, see

page 20 “Using the Disc Menu”.

➜ If the disc is locked by parental control,

you must enter your six-digit password.
(See pages 29-31).

6

The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer

TIPS:

to the instructions supplied with the discs.

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Disc Operations

Auto Eco Power standby mode

This is a power-saving feature, the system
will automatically switch to Eco Power
standby mode if you do not press any
buttons within 30 minutes after a disc has
stopped playing.

Basic playback controls

Pausing playback

● During playback, press Å (2;).

➜ To resume normal playback,

press PLAY B (2;).

Selecting another track/chapter

● Press S / T or use the numeric

keypad (0-9) to key in a track/chapter

number.

➜ If repeat mode is active, pressing S

/ T will replay the same track/chapter.

Searching backward/forward

● Press and hold S / T. To resume

normal playback, press PLAY B (2;).

➜ While searching, pressing S / T

again will decrease/increase the search
speed.

Selecting various repeat/
shuffle functions

Repeat play mode

● While playing a disc, press REPEAT

continuously to choose a ‘Play Mode’.

DVD

™ RPT ONE (repeat chapter)
™ RPT TT (repeat title)
™ SHUFFLE (random play)
™ RPT SHF (repeat shuffling)
™ RPT OFF (repeat off)

VCD/SVCD/CD

™ RPT ONE (repeat track)
™ RPT ALL (repeat disc)
™ SHUFFLE (random play)
™ RPT SHF (repeat shuffling)
™ RPT OFF (repeat off)

MP3/SACD/DivX

™ RPT FLD (repeat folder)
™ RPT ONE (repeat track)
™ SHUFFLE (random play)
™ RPT OFF (repeat off)

Helpful Hint:
– For VCD, repeat playback is not possible if
the PBC mode is switched on.

English

Stopping playback

● Press Ç.

The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer

TIPS:

to the instructions supplied with the discs.

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Repeating a section within a
chapter/track

1 While playing a disc, press REPEAT A-B

at your chosen starting point.

2 Press REPEAT A-B again at your chosen

end point.

➜ The section A and B can be set only

within the same chapter/track.

➜ The section will now repeat

continuously.

3 To exit the sequence, press REPEAT

A-B.

Disc Operations

English

Other operations for video
playback (DVD/VCD/SVCD)

Using the Disc Menu

Depending on the disc, a menu may
appear on the TV screen once you load in
the disc.

To select a playback feature or item

● Use 1 2 3 4 keys or numeric keypad

(0-9) on the remote, then press OK to

start playback.

To access or remove the menu

● Press DISC MENU on the remote.

Zooming in

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

1 During playback, press ZOOM

repeatedly to select different zoom
factor.

➜ Use 1 2 3 4 keys to move through

the zoomed image.

➜ Playback will continue.

2 Press ZOOM repeatedly to return to

the original size.

Using the OSD menu

OSD menu shows the disc playback
information (for example, title or chapter
number, elapsed playing time, audio/
subtitle language), a number of operations
can be done without interrupting disc
playback.

1 During playback, press OSD MENU.

➜ A list of available disc information

appears on the TV screen.

2 Press 34 to view the information and

press OK to access.

3 Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to input

the number/time or press 34 to make
the selection, then press OK to confirm.

➜ Playback will change to the chosen

time or to the selected title/chapter/
track.

TIPS: The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer

to the instructions supplied with the discs.

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Disc Operations

Resuming playback from the last
stopped point

Resume playback of the last 10 discs is
possible, even if the disc was ejected or
the power switched off.

1 Load one of the last played 10 disc.

➜ “LOADING” appears.

2 Press PLAY B (2;) and the disc will be

played back from the last stop point.

To cancel the resume mode

● In stop mode, press Ç again.

Advancing by frame

1 During playback, press Å on the remote.

➜ Play will pause and sound will be mute.

2 Press Å again to select the next picture

frame.

3 To resume normal playback, press

PLAY B.

Changing sound track language

This operation works only on DVDs with
multiple soundtrack language, you can
change the language you want while
playing DVD.

● Press AUDIO repeatedly to select the

available audio languages.

For VCD - changing the audio
channel

● Press AUDIO repeatedly to select the

available audio channels provided by the
disc (STEREO, LEFT MONO, RIGHT
MONO or MIX MONO).

Changing subtitle language (DVD
only)

This operation works only on DVDs with
multiple subtitle languages, you can
change the language you want while
playing DVD.

● Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select

different subtitle languages.

Viewing from another angle (DVD
only)

If the disc contains sequences recorded
from different camera angles, this allows
you to view the picture from different
angles.

● Press ANGLE repeatedly to select a

desired angle.

➜ Playback changes to the selected angle.

Selecting a title (DVD only)

Some DVDs may contain several titles. If
the disc has a title menu recorded on it,
you can start playback from the selected
movie title.

1 Press RETURN/TITLE.

➜ The disc title menu appears on the TV

screen.

2 Use 1 2 3 4 keys or numeric keypad

(0-9) to select a play option.

3 Press OK to confirm.

English

The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer

TIPS:

to the instructions supplied with the discs.

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Disc Operations

English

Playback Control (PBC) (VCD only)

PBC playback allows you to play Video
CDs interactively, following the menu on
the display. This function can also be
accessed via the ‘PREFERENCE PAGE’
menu (see page 30).

For VCDs with Playback Control
(PBC) feature (version 2.0 only)

● When play is stopped, press DISC

MENU to toggle between ‘PBC ON’ and

‘PBC OFF’.

➜ If you select ‘PBC ON’, the disc menu

(if available) will appear on the TV. Use
S / T or numeric keypad (0-9) to
select a play option and press OK to
confirm.

➜ If you select ‘PBC OFF’, the VCD will

skip the index menu and playback directly
from the beginning.

Preview Function (VCD only)

1 Press SCAN.
2 Press 34 to highlight {TRACK DIGEST},

{DISC INTERVAL} or {TRACK
INTERVAL}.

3 Press OK to open one option.

Track Digest

This function will minimise the picture of
every track in order to display every six
of these tracks on the screen to help you
know the content of every track on the
disc.

Disc Interval

This function is used to divide a disc into
six parts by regular intervals and display
them on one page to preview the whole
disc.

Track Interval

This function is used to divide a single
track into six parts by regular intervals
and display them on one page to help you
preview the selected track.

(example for 6 thumbnail pictures display)

4 Use 1 2 3 4 keys to select a track or

use numeric keypad (0-9) to input the
selected track number next to {SELECT}.

5 Press S / T to open the previous

or next page.

6 Press OK to confirm.

The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer

TIPS:

to the instructions supplied with the discs.

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To quit preview function

● Use 1 2 3 4 keys to highlight {EXIT}

and press OK to confirm.

To return to preview menu

● Use 1 2 3 4 keys to highlight {MENU}

and press OK to confirm.

Disc Operations

Playing MP3/JPEG/DivX/
MPEG-4 disc

This player can playback DivX, MPEG-4,
MP3, JPEG, VCD & SVCD files on a
personally recorded CD-R/RW disc or
commercial CD.

IMPORTANT!

You have to turn on your TV and set to
the correct Video In channel. (See page
14 “Setting the TV”).

1 Load a disc.

➜ The disc reading time may exceed 30

seconds due to the complexity of the
directory/file configuration.

➜ The disc menu appears on the TV

screen.

MP3

MP3

MP3

MP3

2 Press 34 to select the folder and press

OK to open the folder.

3 Press 34 to select a track/file.
4 Press OK to confirm.

➜ Playback will start from the selected

file to the end of the folder.

During playback, you can;

● Press S / T to select another

track/file in the current folder.

● To select another folder from the current

disc, press 1 to return to the root menu,
then press 34 to make your selection
and press OK to confirm.

● Press REPEAT continuously to access

different ‘Play Mode’.

➜ REPEAT FOLDER: all files in one folder

being played repeatedly.

➜ REPEAT ONE: one file being played

repeatedly.

➜ SHUFFLE: all files in the current folder

being played at random order.

● Press Å to pause or PLAY B to

resume playback.

Playing MP3 music and JPEG
picture simultaneously

1 Load a MP3 disc that contains music and

picture.

➜ The disc menu appears on the TV

screen.

2 Select a MP3 track and press PLAY B

(2;) to start playback.

3 During MP3 music playback, select a

picture folder from the TV screen and
press PLAY B (2;).

➜ The picture files will be played back

until end of the folder.

4 To quit simultaneous playback, press

DISC MENU followed by Ç.

Helpful Hints:
– It may not be possible to play certain
MP3/JPEG/DivX/MPEG-4 disc due to the
configuration and characteristics of the disc
or condition of the recording.
– It is normal to experience an occasional
“skip” while listening to your MP3 disc.
– It is normal to experience an occasional
pixelation during MPEG-4/DivX playback
due to poor clarity of digital contents during
internet downloading.
– For multi-session discs with different
formats, only the first session will be available.

English

The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer

TIPS:

to the instructions supplied with the discs.

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Disc Operations

English

Playing Super Audio CD (SACD)

There are three types of SACD discs :
single layer, double layer or hybrid disc.
The hybrid disc contains both Super
Audio CD and standard audio CD layers,
only the SACD layer is possible to
playback on this DVD system.

1 Load a SACD.

➜ The disc menu appears on the TV

screen.

2 Playback will start automatically.

➜ If the SACD consists of multi-channel

and stereo tracks, multi-channel tracks
will have the priority for playback.

➜ To playback stereo tracks, use 3 4

keys to make your selection from the disc
menu, then press PLAY B (or 2;).

Helpful Hint
– Programming SACD tracks is not possible.

Special features for picture
disc playback

IMPORTANT!

You have to turn on your TV and set to
the correct Video In channel. (See page
14 “Setting the TV”).

● Load a Picture disc (Kodak Picture CD,

JPEG).

➜ For Kodak disc, the slide show will

begin.

➜ For JPEG disc, the picture menu

appears on the TV screen. Press
PLAY B (2;) to start the slide-show
playback.

Preview Function

This function shows the content of the
current folder or the whole disc.

1 During playback, press Ç.

➜ 12 thumbnail pictures will appear on

the TV screen.

2 Press S / T to display the other

pictures on the previous/next page.

3 Use 1 2 3 4 keys to highlight one of the

picture and press OK to start playback.

4 Press DISC MENU to return to Picture

CD menu.

Zoom picture

1 During playback, press ZOOM repeatedly

to select different zoom factor.

2 Use 1 2 3 4 keys to move through the

zoomed image.

Playback with multi-angles

● During playback, use 1 2 3 4 keys to

rotate/flip the picture on the TV screen.

: flip the picture vertically

3
4 : flip the picture horizontally
1

: rotate the picture anti-clockwise

2 : rotate the picture clockwise

Scan Effect

● Press ANGLE repeatedly to choose a

different scan effect.

➜ Various scan effects appear in the top

left corner of the TV screen.

The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer

TIPS:

to the instructions supplied with the discs.

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DVD Setup Menu Options

2

06

07

00

09

10

This DVD system setup is carried out via
the TV, enabling you to customise the
DVD system to suit your particular
requirements.

General Setup menu

In disc mode, press SETUP.

1
2 Press 1 2 to select ‘General Setup’ icon.
3 Press OK to confirm.

Locking/Unlocking the disc for
viewing

Not all discs are rated or coded by the
disc maker. You can prevent a specific
disc from playing by locking the disc. Up
to 40 discs can be locked.

Dimming system’s display panel

You can select different levels of
brightness for the display screen.

1 In ‘GENERAL SETUP PAGE’, press 34 to

highlight {DISPLAY DIM}, then press 2.

100% – Select this for full brightness.

70% – Select this for medium brightness.

40% – Select this for dimming the display.

2 Press 34 to select a setting and press

OK to confirm.

Programming disc tracks (not for
Picture CD/MP3/SACD)

You can play the contents of the disc in
the order you want by programming the
tracks to be played. Up to 20 tracks can
be stored.

1 Press PROG on the remote.

OR

In ‘GENERAL SETUP PAGE’, press 34 to
highlight {PROGRAM}, then press 2 to
select {INPUT MENU}.

2 Press OK to confirm.

English

1 In ‘GENERAL SETUP PAGE’, press 34 to

highlight {DISC LOCK}, then press 2.

LOCK

Select this to block the playback of the
current disc. Subsequent access to a
locked disc requires six-digit password.
The default password is ‘136900’ (see
page 31 “Changing the password”).

UNLOCK

Select this to unlock the disc and allow
future playback.

2 Press 34 to select a setting and press

OK to confirm.

TIPS:

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To return to the previous menu, press 1.
To remove the menu, press SETUP.

To programme your favourite tracks/
chapter

3 Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to enter

a valid track/chapter number.

4 Use 1 2 3 4 keys to move the cursor to

the next position.

➜ If the number of tracks is more than

ten, press T to open the next page
and proceed with programming or,

➜ Use 1 2 3 4 keys to highlight {NEXT}

on the programme menu, then press OK.

DVD Setup Menu Options

English

5 Repeat steps 3~4 to input another

track/chapter number.

If you want to remove a track

6 Use 1 2 3 4 keys to move the cursor to

the track you want to remove.

7 Press OK to remove this track from the

programme menu.

To start programme playback

8 Use 1 2 3 4 keys to highlight {START}

on the programme menu, then press OK.

➜ Playback will start with the selected

tracks under the programmed sequence.

To exit programme playback

9 Use 1 2 3 4 keys to highlight {EXIT} on

the programme menu, then press OK.

OSD Language

This menu contains various language
options for display language on the
screen. For details, see page 16.

Screen Saver - turning on/off

The screen saver will help to prevent
your TV display device from becoming
damaged.

®

VOD registration code

DivX

Philips provide you the DivX

®

VOD
(Video On Demand) registration code
that allows you to rent and purchase
videos using the DivX

®

VOD service.
For more information, visit us at
www.divx.com/vod.

1 In ‘GENERAL SETUP PAGE’, press 34 to

highlight {DIVX(R) VOD CODE}, then
press 2.

➜ The registration code will appear.

2 Press OK to exit.
3 Use the registration code to purchase or

rent the videos from DivX
at www.divx.com/vod. Follow the
instructions and download the video onto
a CD-R/RW for playback on this DVD
system.

Helpful Hints:
– All the downloaded videos from DivX
VOD can only be played back on this DVD
system.
– Time search feature is not available during

®

movie playback.

DivX

®

VOD service

®

1 In ‘GENERAL SETUP PAGE’, press 34 to

highlight {SCREEN SAVER}, then press 2.

ON

Select this if you wish to turn off the TV
screen when play is stopped or paused
for more than 15 minutes.

OFF

Select this to disable the screen saver
function.

2 Press 34 to select a setting and press

OK to confirm.

TIPS:

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To return to the previous menu, press 1.
To remove the menu, press SETUP.

DVD Setup Menu Options

Audio Setup Menu

In disc mode, press SETUP.

1
2 Press 1 2 to select ‘Audio Setup’ icon.
3 Press OK to confirm.

Setting the analogue output

Set Analogue Output to match your DVD
home theatre system’s playback capability.
This function can also be accessed via the
SURR. button on the remote.

1 In ‘AUDIO SETUP PAGE’, press 34 to

highlight {ANALOG OUTPUT}, then
press 2.

STEREO

Select this to change channel output to
stereo which delivers sound from only
the two front speakers and subwoofer.

Speaker Setup

This menu contains setup options for
your audio output which makes the
speaker setup system reproduce high
quality surround sound. For details, see
page 17.

Night Mode - turning on/off

When the night mode is activated, the
high volume outputs are softened and
low volume outputs are brought upward
to an audible level (DVD only). It is useful
for watching your favourite action movie
without disturbing others at night.

1 In ‘AUDIO SETUP PAGE’, press 34 to

highlight {NIGHT MODE}, then press 2.

ON

Select this to level out the volume. This
feature is only available for movies with
Dolby Digital mode.

OFF

Select this when you want to enjoy the
surround sound with its full dynamic
range.

2 Press 34 to select a setting and press

OK to confirm.

English

MULTI-CHANNEL

Select this to enable Multi-channel
output.

2 Press 34 to select a setting and press

OK to confirm.

TIPS: To return to the previous menu, press 1.

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To remove the menu, press SETUP.

DVD Setup Menu Options

English

Video Setup Menu

In disc mode, press SETUP.

1
2 Press 1 2 to select ‘Video Setup’ icon.
3 Press OK to confirm.

TV Type

This menu contains the options for
selecting the colour system that matches
the connected TV. For details, see page

15.

TV Display

This menu contains the options for
setting the aspect ratio of the DVD
system according to the connected TV.
For details, see page 15.

Progressive function - turning on/off

The progressive scan display present 60
complete frames per seconds, rather than
30 frames per second of interlaced
scanning (ordinary normal TV system).
With nearly double the number of line,
progressive scan offers higher picture
resolution and eliminates bothersome
motion artifacts those jagged edge on
moving objects.

IMPORTANT!
Before enable the progressive scan
function, you must ensure :

1) Turn on your TV progressive scan

function (refer to your TV owner’s
manual).

2) You have connected the DVD system

to your TV using Y Pb Pr (see page 8).

1 In ‘VIDEO SETUP PAGE’, press 34 to

highlight {PROGRESSIVE}, then press 2.

OFF

Select this to disable progressive scan
function.

ON

Select this to enable progressive scan
function.

2 Press 34 to select a setting and press

OK to confirm.

➜ Follow the instructions shown on the

TV to confirm the selection (if any).

➜ If a blank/distorted TV screen appears,

wait for 15 seconds for auto recovery.

Picture Setting

This DVD system provides three
predefined sets of picture colour settings
and one personal setting which you can
define yourself.

1 In ‘VIDEO SETUP PAGE’, press 34 to

highlight {PICTURE SETTING}, then press

2.

STANDARD

Select this for standard picture setting.

BRIGHT

Select this will make the TV picture
brighter.

SOFT

Select this will make the TV picture softer.

TIPS:

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To return to the previous menu, press 1.
To remove the menu, press SETUP.

DVD Setup Menu Options

PERSONAL

Select this to personalise your picture
colour by adjusting the brightness,
contrast, tint and colour (saturation).

2 Press 34 to select a setting and press

OK to confirm.

3 If you select {PERSONAL}, then proceed

to steps 4~7.

➜ The ‘PERSONAL PICTURE SETUP’

menu appears.

4 Press 34 to highlight one of the

following options.

BRIGHTNESS

Increase the value to brighten the picture
or vice versa. Choose zero (0) for
average setting.

CONTRAST

Increase the value to sharpen the picture
or vice versa. Choose zero (0) to balance
the contrast.

TINT

Increase or decrease the value to change
the colour phase of the picture. Choose
zero (0) for average setting.

COLOUR

Increase the value to enhance the colour
in your picture or vice versa. Choose
zero (0) to balance the colour.

5 Press 1 2 to adjust the setting that best

suit your personal preference.

6 Repeat steps 4~5 for adjusting other

colour features.

7 Press OK to confirm.

Preference Setup Menu

1

Press Ç twice to stop playback (if any),
then press SETUP.

2 Press 1 2 to select the ‘Preference Setup’

icon.

3 Press OK to confirm.

Audio, Subtitle, Disc Menu

These menus contain various language
options for audio, subtitle and disc menu
which may be recorded on the DVD. For
details, see page 16.

Restricting playback by Parental
Control

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

English

TIPS:

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To return to the previous menu, press 1.
To remove the menu, press SETUP.

DVD Setup Menu Options

English

1 In ‘PREFERENCE PAGE’, press 34 to

highlight {PARENTAL}, then press 2.

2 Press 34 to highlight a rating level for

the disc inserted and press OK.

➜ To disable Parental controls and allow

all discs to play, select {1 KID SAFE}.

3 Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to enter

the six-digit password (see page 31
“Changing the password”).

➜ DVDs that are rated above the level

you selected will not play unless you
enter your six-digit password.

Rating explanations

1KID SAFE – 2 G

– General Audience; recommended as
acceptable for viewers of all ages.

3 PG

– Parental Guidance suggested.

4 PG13

– Material is unsuitable for children under age

13.

5 PGR – 6 R

– Parental Guidance - Restricted;
recommended that parents restrict children
under 17 from viewing or allow to view only
when supervised by a parent or adult guardian.

7 NC-17

– No children under age 17; not recommended
viewing for children under age 17.

8 ADULT

– Mature material; should be viewed only by
adults due to graphic sexual material, violence
or language.

Helpful Hints:
– VCD, SVCD, CD have no level indication, so
parental control has no effect on these type
of discs. This also applies to most illegal
DVDs.
– Some DVDs are not encoded with a rating
though the movie rating may be printed on
the Disc cover. The rating level feature does
not prohibit play of such Discs.

PBC

You can set the PBC to ON or OFF. This
feature is available only on Video CD 2.0
with playback control (PBC) feature. For
details, see page 22.

MP3/JPEG Menu - turning on/off

MP3/JPEG Navigator can be set only if the
disc is recorded with menu. It allows you
to select different display menus for easy
navigation.

1 In ‘PREFERENCE PAGE’, press 34 to

highlight {MP3/JPEG NAV}, then press 2.

WITHOUT MENU

Select this to display all the files
contained in the MP3/Picture CD.

WITH MENU

Select this to display only the folder menu
of the MP3/Picture CD.

2 Press 34 to select a setting and press

OK to confirm.

TIPS: To return to the previous menu, press 1.

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To remove the menu, press SETUP.

DVD Setup Menu Options

Changing the Password

The same password is used for both
Parental Control and Disc Lock. Enter
your six-digit password to play a
prohibited disc or if prompted for a
password. The default password is

136900.

1 In ‘PREFERENCE PAGE’, press 34 to

highlight {PASSWORD}, then press 2 to
select {CHANGE}.

2 Press OK to enter the ‘Password Change

Page’.

5 Enter the new six-digit password a

second time to confirm.

➜ The new six-digit password will now

take effect.

6 Press OK to confirm.

Restoring to original settings

Setting the DEFAULT function will reset
all options and your personal settings to
the factory defaults, except your
password for Parental Control and Disc
Lock.

1 In ‘PREFERENCE PAGE’, press 34 to

highlight {DEFAULT}, then press 2 to
select {RESET}.

2 Press OK to confirm.

➜ All settings will now reset to factory

defaults.

English

3 Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to enter

your old six-digit password.

➜ When doing this for the first time, key

in ‘

136900’.

➜ If you forget your old six-digit

password, key in ‘

136900’.

4 Enter the new six-digit password.

TIPS: To return to the previous menu, press 1.

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To remove the menu, press SETUP.

Tuner Operations

1

3

02

FM

AUTO

2

/

English

IMPORTANT!
Make sure the FM and MW
antennas are connected.

Tuning to radio stations

1 Press TUNER on the remote (or press

SOURCE control on front panel) to

select “FM” or “MW”.

2 Press 34 briefly on the remote.

➜ "SEARCH" appears.
➜ The next radio station will tune

automatically.

3 To tune a weak station, press S / T

briefly and repeatedly until an optimal
reception is found.

Presetting radio stations

You can store up to 20 FM and 10 MW
preset radio stations in the memory.

Helpful Hints:
– The system will exit presetting mode if no
button is pressed within 20 seconds.
– If no valid frequency is detected during
Plug and Play,"CHECK ANTENNA" appears.

Using the Plug and Play

Plug and Play allows you to store all
available radio stations automatically.

AUTO INSTALL PRESS PLAY

1

2

1 For first time setup, press SOURCE

on front panel to select TUNER mode.

➜ "AUTO INSTALL PRESS PLAY"

appears.

2 Press 2; on the front panel to start

installation.

➜ "INSTALL TUNER" appears.
➜ Once completed, sı] last tuned radio

station will play.

➜ FM followed by MW bands will be

stored.

Automatic presetting

You can start the automatic presetting
from a selected preset number.

DVD system’s

display panel

1 Press TUNER on the remote to select

“FM” or “MW”.

2 Press 1 2 or use the numeric keypad

(0-9) to select a preset number to begin.

3 Press and hold PROG until "AUTO"

appears.

➜ If a radio station is stored in one of the

earlier presets, the same radio station will
not store under another preset number.

➜ If no preset number is selected,

automatic preset will begin from preset
(1) and all your former presets will be
overridden.

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Manual presetting

You can choose to store only your
favourite radio stations.

1 Tune to your desired radio station (see

“Tuning to radio stations”).

2 Press PROG.
3 Press 1 2 to select a preset number.
4 Press PROG again to store.

Selecting a preset radio
station

● Press 1 2 or use the numeric keypad

(0-9) to select a preset number.

➜ The waveband, preset number followed

by radio frequency will appear.

Deleting a preset radio station

● Press and hold 9 until “MWXX DELETED”

or “FMXX DELETED” appears.

➜ The current preset radio station will

be deleted.

Tuner Operations

English

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Sound and Volume Controls

English

Sound Control

IMPORTANT!
For proper surround sound, make
sure the speakers and subwoofer are
connected (see page 7).

Selecting surround sound

● Press SURR to select :

MULTI-channel or STEREO.

➜ The availability of the various surround

sound modes depends on the number of
speakers used and the sound available on
the disc.

➜ The centre and surround speakers

operate only in Multi-channel surround
mode.

➜ The available output modes for Multi-

channel include: Dolby Digital, DTS
(Digital Theatre Systems) Surround and
Dolby Pro Logic II.

➜ Stereo broadcasts or recordings will

produce some surround channel effects
when played in a surround mode.
However, mono (single channel sound)
sources will not produce any sound from
the surround speakers.

Selecting digital sound effects

Select a preset digital sound effects that
matches your disc’s content or that
optimises the sound of the musical style
you are playing.

● Press SOUND on the remote.

When playing movie discs or in TV mode,
you can select :
CONCERT, DRAMA, ACTION or SCI-FI.

When playing music discs or while in
TUNER or AUX/DI mode, you can select :
ROCK, DIGITAL, CLASSIC or JAZZ.

Helpful Hint:
– For flat sound output, select CONCERT or
CLASSIC.

Volume control

● Adjust VOLUME control (or press

VOL +/- on the remote) to increase

or decrease the volume level.

➜ "VOL MIN" is the minimum volume

level and “VOL MAX” is the maximum
volume level.

Helpful Hints:
– SURR button is not functional for SACD
playback. You have to access to the disc
menu in order to select between multi­channel and stereo tracks, see page 24.
– You are not able to select the surround
sound mode if the system setup menu is
turned on.

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To turn off the volume temporarily

● Press MUTE on the remote.

➜ Playback will continue without sound

and "MUTE" appears.

➜ To restore the volume, press MUTE

again or increase the volume level.

Other Functions

Switching on/off

Switching to active mode

● Press the SOURCE control to select :

DISC ™ FM ™ MW™ TV ™ AUX ™

DI ™ DISC ....

OR

Press DISC, TV, TUNER or AUX/DI on
the remote.

Switching to Eco Power standby
mode

● Press STANDBY ON (B).
➜ The display screen will go blank.

Using the remote to operate
your ‘Philips’ television

4

1

2

2

3

1 Press and hold TV to turn on your TV.
2 Press ¡1 / 2™ or use the numeric

keypad (0-9) to select the TV’s channel.

3 Press TV VOL +/- to adjust the TV’s

volume level.

4 Press and hold B to turn off your TV.

Recording to an external
device

1 Connect the external recording device to

LINE OUT (R/L). (See page 11

“Connections-optional“).

2 Select the source to record from your

DVD system (DISC, TUNER, TV or
AUX/DI) and start playback (if
necessary).

3 For ultimate recording, press SOUND

to select ‘CLASSIC’ or ‘CONCERT’ and
press SURR to select ‘STEREO’.

4 Start recording on the external recording

device.

Helpful Hint:
– Refer to the owner’s manual of the
connected equipment for details.

Setting the Sleep timer

The sleep timer enables the system to
switch to Eco Power standby mode
automatically at a preset time.

● Press SLEEP on the remote repeatedly

until it reaches the desired preset turn-off
time.

➜ The selections are as follows (time in

minutes):

15 ™ 30 ™ 45 ™ 60 ™ OFF ™ 15…

➜

SLEEP will show on the display panel,

except if "OFF" is selected.

➜ Before the system switches to Eco

Power standby mode, a countdown of 10
seconds is displayed.

"SLEEP10" ™ "SLEEP 9".... ™

"SLEEP1" ™ "SLEEP"

English

Helpful Hint:
– When listening to TV or AUX/DI
programmes, press the respective TV or
AUX/DI button on the remote in order for
the sound to be heard.

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To cancel the sleep timer

● Press SLEEP repeatedly until "OFF"

appears or press the STANDBY ON
(B) button.

Troubleshooting

English

WARNING

Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will
invalidate the warranty. Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock.

If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the system for repair. If
you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or
Philips for help.

Problem

No power.

No picture.

Completely distorted picture or black/
white picture.

The aspect ratio of the screen cannot be
changed even though you have set the
TV display.

No sound or distorted sound.

The DVD player does not start playback.

– Check if the AC power cord is properly

connected.

– Press the STANDBY ON on the front of the

DVD system to turn on the power.

– Refer to your TV’s manual for correct Video In

channel selection. Change the TV channel until
you see the DVD screen.

– Press DISC on the remote.

– If this happens when you are changing the

setting of the ‘TV TYPE’, wait for 15 seconds
for auto recovery.

– Check the video connection.
– Sometimes a small amount of picture

distortion may appear. This is not a
malfunction.

– Clean the disc.

– The aspect ratio is fixed on the DVD disc.
– Depending on the TV, it may not be possible to

change the aspect ratio.

– Adjust the volume.
– Check the speaker connections and settings.
– Make sure that the audio cables are connected

and press the correct source button on the
remote (TV or AUX/DI, for example) to
choose the equipment that you want to hear
through the DVD system.

– Insert a readable disc with the playback side

facing down. The DVD+R/CD-R must be
finalised.

– Check the disc type, colour system (PAL or

NTSC) and region code.

– Check for any scratches or smudges on the disc.
– Press SETUP to turn off the setup menu screen.
– You may need to enter the password in order

to change the parental control rating level or
to unlock the disc for playback.

– Moisture has condensed inside the system.

Remove the disc and leave the system turned
on for about an hour.

Solution

Visit us at www.p4c.philips.com for service support

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Cannot activate some features such as
Angles, Subtitles, or multi-language
Audio.

No able to select some Items in the
setup/system menu.

There is no sound from the centre and
surround speakers.

Radio reception is poor.

The remote control does not function
properly.

Low hum or buzz sound.

Unable to play DivX movies.

The DVD system does not work.

Solution

– The features may not be available on the DVD.
– Changing the language for the sound or

subtitle is prohibited on the DVD.

– Press STOP button twice before selecting the

setup/system menu.

– Depending on the disc availability, some menu

items cannot be selected.

– Make sure the centre and surround speakers

are connected correctly.

– Press SURR button to select a correct

surround sound setting.

– Make sure the source you are playing is

recorded or broadcast in surround sound
(DTS, Dolby Digital, etc.).

– The wireless transmitter and receiver must

using the same transmission frequency.

– If the signal is too weak, adjust the antenna or

connect an external antenna for better
reception.

– Increase the distance between the system and

your TV or VCR.

– Tune in to the correct frequency.
– Place the antenna farther away from any

equipment that may be causing the noise.

– Select the source (DISC or TUNER, for

example) before pressing the function button
(ÉÅ, S , T).

– Reduce the distance between the remote

control and the system.

– Replace the batteries with new ones.
– Point the remote control directly toward the

IR sensor.

– Check that the batteries are loaded correctly.

– Place the DVD system as far away as possible

from electrical devices that may be causing
interference.

– Check that the DivX file is encoded in ‘Home

Theatre’ mode with DivX 5.x encoder.

– Disconnect the power cord from the power

outlet for a few minutes. Reconnect the power
cord and try to operate again as usual.

English

Visit us at www.p4c.philips.com for service support

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Specifications

AMPLIFIER SECTION

English

Output power 5000 W PMPO

- Front 50 W RMS / channel

- Rear 50 W RMS / channel

- Centre 50 W RMS

- Subwoofer 75 W RMS

Frequency Response 20 Hz – 20 kHz / –3 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio > 65 dB (CCIR)
Input Sensitivity

- AUX In 900 mV

- DIGITAL In 450 mV

TUNER SECTION

Tuning Range FM 87.5 – 108 MHz (50 kHz)

26 dB Quieting Sensitivity FM 20 dB

Image Rejection Radio FM 25 dB

IF Rejection Ratio FM 60 dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio FM 60 dB

AM Suppression Ratio FM 30 dB
Harmonic Distortion FM Mono 3%

Frequency Response FM 180 Hz – 10 kHz / ±6 dB
Stereo Separation FM 26 dB (1 kHz)
Stereo Threshold FM 23.5 dB

DISC SECTION

Laser Type Semiconductor
Disc Diametre 12cm / 8cm
Video Decoding MPEG-1 / MPEG-2 / MPEG-4

Video DAC 12 Bits
Signal System PAL / NTSC
Video Format 4:3 / 16:9
Video S/N 56 dB (minimum)
Composite Video Output 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
S-Video Output Y - 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω

Audio DAC 24 Bits / 96 kHz
Frequency Response 4 Hz – 20 kHz (44.1 kHz)

PCM IEC 60958
Dolby Digital IEC 60958, IEC 61937
DTS IEC 60958, IEC 61937
SACD D/A converter PCM
SACD cut-off frequency 30 kHz

MW 531 – 1602 kHz (9 kHz)

MW 4 µV/m

MW 28 dB

MW 24 dB

MW 40 dB

FM Stereo 3%
MW 5%

/ DivX 3.11, 4.x & 5.x

C - 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω

4 Hz – 22 kHz (48 kHz)
4 Hz – 44 kHz (96 kHz)

MAIN UNIT

Power Supply Rating 220 V; 50 Hz
Power Consumption 80 W
Dimensions (w x h x d) 360 mm x 55 mm x 325 mm
Weight 3 kg

FRONT SPEAKERS

System 2-way, closed box system
Impedance 4 Ω
Speaker drivers 18mm cone dome tweeter,
Frequency response 120 Hz – 20 kHz
Dimensions (w x h x d) 92 mm x 170 mm x 64 mm
Weight 0.73 kg/each

REAR SPEAKERS

System 2-way, closed box system
Impedance (LX3900SA) 4 Ω
Impedance (LX3950W) 8 Ω
Speaker drivers 18mm cone dome tweeter,
Frequency response 120 Hz – 20 kHz
Dimensions (w x h x d) 92 mm x 170 mm x 64 mm
Weight 0.73 kg/each

CENTRE SPEAKER

System 3-way, closed box system
Impedance 4 Ω
Speaker drivers 18mm cone dome tweeter,
Frequency response 120 Hz – 20 kHz
Dimensions (w x h x d) 245 mm x 92 mm x 68 mm
Weight 1.3 kg

PASSIVE SUBWOOFER

System Bass Reflex System
Impedance 4 Ω
Speaker driver 6 1/2” woofer
Frequency response 20 Hz – 120 Hz
Dimensions (w x h x d) 154 mm x 361 mm x 350 mm
Weight 4.2 kg

WIRELESS SYSTEM (ONLY FOR LX3950W)

Power supply 220 – 240 V; 50 Hz/60Hz
Transmission frequency 863.3 MHz – 864.5 MHz
Transmission channel 4
Dimension (w x h x d)

-Transmitter 131 mm x 34 mm x 130 mm

- Receiver 207 mm x 55 mm x 186 mm
Weight 1.12kg

Specifications subject to change without prior
notice

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Glossary

Analogue: Sound that has not been turned into

numbers. Analogue sound varies, while digital sound
has specific numerical values. These jacks send
audio through two channels, the left and right.
Aspect ratio: The ratio of vertical and horizontal
sizes of a displayed image. The horizontal vs.
vertical ratio of conventional TVs. is 4:3, and that of
wide-screens is 16:9.
AUDIO OUT Jacks: Red and white jacks on the
back of the DVD System that send audio to
another system (TV, Stereo, etc.).
Bit Rate: The amount of data used to hold a given
length of music; measured in kilobits per second, or
kbps. Or, the speed at which you record. Generally,
the higher the bit rate, or the higher the recording
speed, the better the sound quality. However, higher
bit rates use more space on a Disc.
Chapter: Sections of a picture or a music piece
on a DVD that are smaller than titles. A title is
composed of several chapters. Each chapter is
assigned a chapter number enabling you to locate
the chapter you want.
Component Video Out Jacks: Jacks on the
back of the DVD System that send high-quality
video to a TV that has Component Video In jacks
(R/G/B, Y/Pb/Pr, etc.).
Disc menu: A screen display prepared for
allowing selection of images, sounds, subtitles,
multi-angles, etc recorded on a DVD.
DivX 3.11/4.x/5.x: The DivX code is a patent­pending, MPEG-4 based video compression
technology, developed by DivXNetworks, Inc., that
can shrink digital video to sizes small enough to be
transported over the internet, while maintaining
high visual quality.

Dolby Digital: A surround sound system

developed by Dolby Laboratories containing up to
six channels of digital audio (front left and right,
surround left and right, centre and subwoofer).

Dolby Pro Logic II: It creates five full-bandwidth

output channels from two-channel sources.
Decode only systems that derive 5.1 channels
instead of the conventional 4 channels of Dolby
Pro Logic surround sound.

DTS: Digital Theatre Systems. This is a surround

sound system, but it is different from Dolby Digital.
The formats were developed by different companies.
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.

MP3: A file format with a sound data compression
system. “MP3” is the abbreviation of Motion Picture
Experts Group 1 (or MPEG-1) Audio Layer 3. By
using the MP3 format. One CD-R or CD-RW can
contain about 10 times more data then a regular CD.
Multichannel: DVDs are formatted to have each
sound track constitute one sound field.
Multichannel refers to a structure of sound tracks
having three or more channels.
Parental control: Limits Disc play according to
the age of the users or 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.
Playback control (PBC): Refers to the signal
recorded on video CDs or SVCDs for controlling
playback. By using menu screens recorded on a
Video CD or SVCD that supports PBC, you can
enjoy interactive playback and searching.
Plug and Play: First time power up to the Tuner
mode, the system will prompt the user to proceed
with the automatic installation of radio stations by
simply pressing the PLAY button on the main unit.
Progressive Scan: It displays all the horizontal
lines of a picture at one time, as a signal frame.
This system can convert the interlaced video from
DVD into progressive format for connection to a
progressive display. It dramatically increases the
vertical resolution.
Region code: A system allowing discs to be played
only in the region designated. This unit will only play
discs that have compatible region codes. You can
find the region code of your unit by looking on the
product label. Some discs are compatible with
more than one region (or ALL regions).
S-Video: Produces a clear picture by sending
separate signals for the luminance and the colour. You
can use S-Video only if your TV has an S-Video In jack.
Super Audio CD (SACD): This audio format is
based upon the current CD standards but includes
a greater amount of information that provides
higher quality sound. There are three types of
discs: single layer, double layer and hybrid discs.
The hybrid disc contains both standard audio CD
and Super Audio CD information.
Surround: A system for creating realistic three­dimensional sound fields full of realism by
arranging multiple speakers around the listener.
Title: The longest section of a movie or music
feature on DVD. Each title is assigned a title
number, enabling you to locate the title you want.
VIDEO OUT jack: Yellow jack on the back of
the DVD system that sends the DVD picture video
to a TV.

English

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~AC

MAINS

FRONT
RIGHT

CENTER

FRONT

LEFT

REAR

RIGHT

REAR
LEFT

SUB-

W

SPEAKERS (4 )

AUX IN

LINE OUT

AUDIO

L

R

S-VIDEO

MW

FM/MW ANTENNA

FM 75

DIGITAL

IN

CVBS

LX3900SA

TV IN

VIDEO OUT

Pr

Pb

Y

Pr/Cr

Pb/C

b

Y

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First connect ...

Front Speaker

(right)

A

Centre Speaker

Rear Speaker

(right)

Front Speaker

B

J

(left)

Scart cable

C

D

MW loop

antenna

E

FM antenna

F

G

H

Rear Speaker

Subwoofer

(left)

C BGH A

LX3900-69 QUG-EngFinal 20/04/2004, 09:58 AM1

Helpful Hints

To obtain a better picture quality effect, you can
choose to connect an extra video connection if
your TV has the same input connector: A or B.

J

Use this video

cable (not supplied)

A

B

If your TV has

this video input jack(s)

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO

IN

If your TV has only
a single Antenna In
jack, you will need an

ANTENNA IN

accessory RF
modulator. The RF modulator
converts the video from the
DVD system so it can play
through the TV’s Antenna
connector. Refer to your
owner’s manual for proper
connection (refer to page 9 in
the owner’s manual).

When listening to TV programmes, press TV button on the remote to
set the DVD system to TV mode in order for the sound to be heard.

For connecting to a VCR, see page 11 in the owner’s manual for more
details.

... then play

(see next page)

ALL

SUPER VIDEO

Playing a disc

Make sure your DVD system and

TV are connected and turned on!

1 Press DISC on the remote control.

You can also press the SOURCE button on the front
panel until “DISC” appears on the display panel.

2 Turn on the TV and select the correct Video

In mode.

You should see the blue DVD background screen on the
TV (if no disc in the DVD system).

3 Press OPEN• CLOSE 0 on the front of the

DVD system and load a disc, then press
OPEN•CLOSE 0 again to close the disc
tray.

Make sure the disc label is facing up. For double-sided
discs, load the side you want to play face up.

4 Playback will start automatically.

If a disc menu appears, use 3 4 1 2 buttons on the
remote to make the necessary selection, then press OK
to confirm. Or, use the numeric keypad on the remote to
select features. Follow the instructions given in the disc
menu.

5 To stop playback, press STOPÇ.

Using the DVD setup menu

No picture?

Check the AV (Audio/Video) mode
on your TV.

* Usually this channel is between the lowest

and highest channels and may be called
FRONT, A/V IN, or VIDEO.

* Or, you may go to channel 1 on your TV,

then press the Channel down button
repeatedly until you see the Video In
channel.

* Or, your TV remote control may have a

button or switch that chooses different
video modes.

* Do not use channel 3 or 4 on the TV

unless you are using an RF modulator.

* See your TV manual for more details.

- - GENERAL SETUP PAGE - -

DISC LOCK
DISPLAY DIM
PROGRAM
OSD LANGUAGE
SCREEN SAVER

2

- - AUDIO SETUP PAGE - -

ANALOG OUTPUT

SPEAKER SETUP

NIGHT MODE

Detailed playback features and additional functions are described in the

accompanying owner’s manual.

- - VIDEO SETUP PAGE - -

TV TYPE

TV DISPLAY

PICTURE SETTING

COMPONENT

PROGRESSIVE

AUDIO
SUBTITLE
DISC MENU
PARENTAL
PBC
MP3/JPEG NAV
PASS WO RD
DEFAULT

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