Philips LX800037 User Manual

DVD VIDEO DIGITAL SURROUND SYSTEM

LX8000SA • LX7000SA

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Helpful Hints:

You can listen to normal TV
broadcast channels through the
home cinema sound system from
such an audio connection.

When listening to TV programmes,
you have to set the DVD system

to TV/AV mode in order for the
sound to be heard.

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This Hook Up Guide shows

the basic setup of your

DVD home cinema system

and the connections to

your TV!

Connecting Speaker Cable

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DIGITALINWOOFER

LINE OUT

Helpful Hints:

If your TV is not equipped with an
S-VIDEO connector, connect your TV
through the corresponding CVBS A
or Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y B output.

Notes: On the TV

- The S-Video In jack may be labeled as
Y/C, S-Video or S-VHS.

- The CVBS jack may be labeled as Video,
Composite or Baseband and is usually
yellow.

- The Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y jacks may be labeled
as Component Video In or YUV and are
usually green, blue and red.

VIDEO OUT

CVBS

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S-VIDEO

AUX

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TV

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ANTENNA

Front

Speaker

(Left)

Rear Speaker

(Left Surround)

Surround

right

Recommended Speaker Setup

Subwoofer

Center Speaker

VIEWING AREA

Rear Speaker

(Right Surround)

Front

Speaker

(Right)

Surround

left

for model LX8000SA only

IMPORTANT!

NEVER set the

Subwoofer

AUDIO

INPUT

Helpful Hints:

Connect the DVD system and subwoofer to the power outlets only after you have
finished hooking up everything.

P(rogressive) SCAN switch to

ON position, unless your TV can

accept progressive signals

(Progressive Scan TV) and you

have connected the TV using the

Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y jacks.

Helpful Hints:

DO NOT CONNECT

first and then a TV. This type of connection may distort the picture and sound playback.

any video outputs from your DVD system directly to a VCR

Video Out with RF modulator - Your TV may have only an RF-style jack,

usually labeled Antenna In or 75 ohm. You will need an RF modulator in order to view the
playback of DVDs on your TV. Ask your dealer for details on RF modulator availability and
compatibility. Follow the instructions provided with the RF modulator to connect the DVD
system to your TV.

DISC

OK

SYSTEM
MENU

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Quick Use

Quick Use

Guide

Guide

Make sure your DVD system

and TV are connected and

turned on!

ö Turning on the power and listening to preset radio stations

1 “AUTO INSTALL- PRESS PLAY” will appear on the display. If not, press and hold ÉÅ on the system.
2 Press ÉÅ on the system again to start installing all available radio stations.
3 Once completed, the last tuned radio station will play. Press 1 2 to select a preset radio station.

To tune to a non-preset radio station, press S T briefly and repeatedly.

ö Playing a disc

1 With the DVD system’s power on, press DISC on the remote control.

DVD VIDEO /SACD DIGITAL SURROUND SYSTEM

STANDBY-ON

ECO POWER

OPEN/CLOSE

SOURCE

2 Turn on the TV power and set to the correct Video In channel or

Audio/Video mode. The DVD system’s screen saver will show on the TV.

The TV’s Video Input channel may be called AUX or AUXILIARY IN, AUDIO/VIDEO or A/V IN, EXT 1 or
EXT 2, etc. These channels are often near channel 00. See your TV manual for details.

3 Press OPEN/CLOSE on the system and load a disc, then press OPEN/CLOSE again to close

the disc tray.

4 Playback will start automatically. If not, press ÉÅ.

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

5 During playback, you are able to change certain operations or features (for example, change the

subtitle language, play in slow motion speed, etc.). Press SYSTEM MENU on the remote control, then
use 3 4 1 2 to select your preferred options and press OK to confirm. To remove the menu bar,
press SYSTEM MENU again.

Please refer to the owner’s manual “Special DVD/VCD features” for more information.

6 To stop playback, press Ç.

SURROUND

SOUND

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VOLUME

SENSOR

POWER

ON/OFF

OPEN/CLOSE

DISC 3

Region Codes
DVDs must be labeled for ALL regions or for Region 1 in order to play on this DVD system.

ALL

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ö Playing other equipment connected to your DVD system

LX7000SA /
LX8000SA

DIGITAL

IN

AUX

IN

TV
IN

Connect ...

CD Recorder

"DIGITAL OUT"

➜

Laser disc player

"AUDIO OUT"

➜

Televeision

"AUDIO OUT"

➜

VCR /

Select input source
from the remote
control

AUX/DI

Press to select "DI".

➜

AUX/DI

Press to select "AUX".

➜

TV/AV

Press .

➜

1 To use your DVD system’s home cinema surround capabilities,

connect other equipment and select the correct input source.

Please refer to the owner’s manual “Connecting Additional Equipment” for more information.

2 Turn on and/or press PLAY on the equipment to start playback.

If necessary, connect the Video Output of the connected equipment (VCR or laser disc player) to
TV for viewing purposes.

Color Systems

Recordings are made according to a color system. The most common color system in the United States is NTSC. This DVD system is NTSC-compatible.
Check your disc or its case to see if it is NTSC or PAL formatted.
If you want to play a PAL disc, change the setting to “AUTO” from the System Setup menu (refer to the owner’s manual). Make sure your TV is compatible with both
NTSC and PAL. The NTSC or PAL setting of the disc, TV and DVD system must match.

Detailed playback features and additional functions are described in the

accompanying owner’s manual.

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CAUTION:

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Canada

English:

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class
B limits for radio noise emissions from digital
apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.

Français:

Cet appareil numérique n'emet pas de bruits
radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables
aux appareils numériques de Class B prescrites
dans le Règlement sur le Brouillage
Radioélectrique édicté par le Ministère des
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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories .
“Dolby”, “Pro-Logic” and the double-D symbol are
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All rights reserved.

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

Index

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English

Français------------------------------------------------------34

Français

Español ------------------------------------------------------63

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Wave length 650nm
Output Power 7mW
Beam divergence 60 degree

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interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference
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NOTE:
PICTURES SHOWN MAY BE DIFFERENT BETWEEN
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NEVER MAKE OR CHANGE CONNECTIONS WITH THE
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1.

Read these instructions.

2.

Keep these instructions.

3.

Heed all warnings.

4.

Follow all instructions.

5.

Do not use this apparatus near water.

6.

Clean only with dry cloth.

7.

Do not block any ventilation openings.Install in
accordance with the manufacturer´s instructions.

8.

Do not install near any heat sources such as

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

9.

Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the polarized or

grounding-type plug.A polarized plug
has two blades with one wider than
the other.A grounding type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong.The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety.If the provided plug does not fit
into your outlet,consult an electrician for replacement of
the obsolete outlet.

10.

Protect the power cord from being walked on or

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

AC Polarized

Plug

11.

Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

12.

13.

Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when

unused for long periods of time.

14.

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

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

15.

Battery usage

which may result in bodily injury or damage to the unit:

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Install all batteries correctly,+ and - as marked on the unit.

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Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and
alkaline,etc.).

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Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long time.

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

CAUTION

– To prevent battery leakage

EL 6475-E003:01/6

Class II equipment symbol

This symbol indicates that the unit has

a double insulation system

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Contents

Introduction and General
Information

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

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

Player zone

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

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

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

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

Functional Overview

Top and Front panels.................................................................. 7

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

Connections

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

AM Indoor Loop Antenna
FM Indoor Antenna
FM Outdoor Antenna

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

Connecting a TV........................................................................ 10

Connecting additional equipment .........................................11

Analog audio connections
Digital audio connections
Replacing the center speaker with the TV

Preparations

Setting up the surround sound system................................12

Placing the speakers
Changing the volume level

Setting up the subwoofer........................................................12

Inserting batteries into the remote control .......................13

Switching on the system..........................................................13

NTSC/PAL Setting .................................................................... 13

System Setup (DVD)......................................................... 14–16

Setting the picture
Setting the sound
Setting the language
Setting the features

Access Control

Child Lock (DVD/VCD)..........................................................17

Parental Level (DVD) ...............................................................18

Change Country (DVD)..........................................................18

Change Code (DVD/VCD).....................................................18

Operations

Discs information......................................................................20

Basic playback .....................................................................20–21

Continue playback from the last stop point (DVD/VCD)
Skipping to another track/chapter
Fast Search
Repeat play
Repeat A-B
Program favorite tracks (Audio CD)

Special DVD/VCD features..............................................22–24

Changing subtitle language (DVD)
Changing audio language
Changing speaker surround output
Advancing by frames
Playing in slow motion
Searching for a particular passage
Viewing from another angle (DVD)
Zooming in
Moving to another title/chapter
Playback from a selected point
Favorite Track Selection - FTS
Checking the contents of a DVD

Special VCD/SVCD features...................................................25

Playback Control (PBC)

Special SACD, MP3 and CD features....................................25

Text information

Special MP3-CD features ........................................................25

Supported MP3-CD format
Selecting a desired album/track
Repeat play

Radio Reception

Plug and Play...............................................................................26

Tuning to radio stations........................................................... 26

Presetting radio stations..........................................................26

Automatic preset from a desired preset number
Manual preset of favorite radio stations

Listening to preset radio stations..........................................27

Erasing a preset radio station.................................................27

Clock/Timer

Clock setting.............................................................................. 27

Timer setting.............................................................................. 28

Deactivating the timer
Activating the timer to the last preset time and source

Sleep timer setting....................................................................28

Specifications.............................................29

English

Basic Functions

Sound Control...........................................................................19

Selecting the surround sound mode
Selecting the digital sound effect
Selecting the clear voice effect

Volume control..........................................................................19

Dimming the display screen....................................................19

Troubleshooting......................................30

CONTENTS

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Introduction and General Information

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Features

Your complete 7-piece 275-Watt (LX8000SA) or
200-Watt (LX7000SA) DVD Digital Home Cinema System
creates the same dynamic sound qualities that you find in
full-fledged cinemas and incorporates some of the best
features in home theater technology.

Features include:

Built-in DTS and DolbyR Digital decoder,
supporting DolbyR Surround and 3D sound

Use the Home Cinema Audio System for a movie-theater
surround sound experience.

Additional Equipment Connections

Connect other audio and audio/visual equipments to the DVD
system so you can use the system’s surround sound speakers.

Parental Level (only available in region 1 player)

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

Child Lock

Block specific DVDs from playing, regardless of how you set the
Parental Level.

Sleep Timer

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

Plug and Play

Store all available radio stations automatically when you turn on
the power.

Progressive Scan (for LX8000SA model only)

Provides a flicker-free image with the highest effect on film-based
sources. It can double the vertical resolution of the picture to 525
lines every time the picture is refreshed. To enjoy the full

quality potential offered by progressive scan feature, a
progressive scan TV is required.

Discs for playback

Your DVD system is able to play :

– All pre-recorded audio CDs
– All finalized audio CDR and audio CDRW discs
– All Video CDs, Super Video CDs,

Super Audio CDs, and DVDs

– MP3-CDs (CD-ROMs with MP3 tracks)

Player zone

DVD discs and players are designed with regional
restrictions. Before playing a disc, make sure the disc is the
same zone as your player.

The region code for this DVD system is 1.

Supplied accessories

– a remote control with two AA batteries
– an AM loop antenna and an FM wire antenna
– an audio cable, Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y video cable, S-Video

cable, video cable and center out cable for connection
with the TV.

– four satellite speakers and one center speaker, including

five speaker cables

– an active subwoofer, including a connection cable

and a power cable
– a power cable for connection with the main unit
– five speaker brackets and five screws.
– four mini speaker stands and eight screws (for model

LX-8000SA only)
– one pair of speaker stands (for model LX-8000SA only)
– this instruction booklet

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

Environmental information

All unnecessary packaging has been omitted. We have tried
to make the packaging easy to separate into three materials:
cardboard (box), polystyrene foam (buffer) and
polyethylene (bags, protective foam sheet).

Your system consists of materials which can be recycled
and reused if disassembled by a specialized company. Please
observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of
packaging materials, exhausted batteries and old equipment.

Installation

● Place the system on a flat, hard, and stable surface.

● There must be sufficient room in front of the system for

the drawer to open.

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

● Do not expose your system to extreme temperatures or
humidity.

Maintenance

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

● Do not expose the 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
dust on the lens.

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

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

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INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL I NFORMATION

Top and Front panels

Functional Overview

English

SEARCH/PREV

STOP/CLEAR

PLAY/PAUSE

SEARCH/NEXT

CLOCK/TIMER

PROG

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DVD VIDEO /SACD DIGITAL SURROUND SYSTEM

STANDBY-ON

ECO POWER

OPEN/CLOSE

1 STANDBY ON / ECO POWER y

– press to switch the system on or to standby mode.
– hold down to switch the system to Eco Power

standby mode.

2 S SEARCH / PREV

SEARCH / NEXT T

– in Disc mode, press to skip to the previous/next

chapter/track.

– in Disc mode, hold down to fast reverse/forward the

disc or skip to previous/next MP3 album.

– in Tuner mode , to tune to a lower or higher radio

frequency.
– in Clock mode, to set the hours and minutes.
– in TV/AV mode, to change Philips TV’s channel (on the

remote control only).

3 Ç STOP / CLEAR

– in Disc mode, to stop playback or to clear a program.
– in Tuner mode , to stop programming or erase a preset

radio station (on the system only).
– in Clock mode, to exit clock setting or cancel a timer

(on the system only).
– in Plug and Play mode, to exit the operation.

4 ÉÅ PLAY / PAUSE

– to star t or interr upt disc playback.
– to star t Plug and Play installation (on the system

only).

5 Disc T ray
6 PROG

– in Disc mode, to program CD tracks or switch the

VCD/DVD FTS (favorite tr ack selection) on/off.
– in Tuner mode , to program preset radio stations.
– in Clock mode, to select 12- or 24-hour clock mode.

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SOUND

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7 CLOCK / TIMER

– press to view or set the clock.
– hold down to set the timer.

8 OPEN/CLOSE

– to open or close the disc tray.

9 SOURCE

– to select the desired source or external input source

(TV/AV, DISC, TUNER, AUX or DI [Digital In]).

0 Display screen

– displays current status of the system.

! SURROUND

– to select multichannel surround (Dolby Digital, DTS

or Dolby Surround), 3D sound or stereo sound.

@ SOUND

– to select various sound effects : CONCERT, DRAMA,

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

# iR sensor

– receives signals from the remote control.

$ VOLUME

– to adjust the master volume.

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– to connect headphones.

The same functions can be accessed via the same
buttons on the remote control (see next page)

FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW

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Remote Control

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Notes for remote control:

1 First select the source you wish to control by

pressing one of the source select keys on the

remote control (for example DISC, TUNER).

2 Then select the desired function (for example É,

S , T).

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^ DISC MENU (in Disc mode only)

– to enter or exit the Disc menu.
– to switch on/off Playback Control (PBC) mode while

playback stopped.

– to return to the PBC menu during playback.

& SYSTEM MENU (in Disc mode only)

– to enter or exit the system menu bar.

* 3 4 1 2

– in Tuner mode , to select a preset radio station

number (1 or 2 ).

– to select movement direction in the disc menu /

system menu bar.

( REPEAT

– to repeat chapter, track, album, title or disc.

) REPEA T A-B

– to repeat a specific section on a disc.

¡ SUBW +/-

– to adjust the subwoofer’s volume level.

REAR + /-

– to adjust the rear (surround) speakers’ volume level.

CENTER +/-

– to adjust the center speaker’s volume level.

TV VOL +/-

– to adjust Philips television’s volume level.

™ SLEEP

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

£ DIM

– to select a different brightness for the display screen.

≤ VOICE

– to enhance the surround and dialog in multichannel

mode.

∞ MUTE

– to enable or disable the sound output.

§ RESUME

– to continue disc playback after an interruption.

≥ OK

– to exit or confirm the menu selection.

• Numeric Keypad (0-9)

– in Disc mode, to enter a track/chapter number.
– in Tuner mode , to enter a preset radio station.
– in TV/AV mode, to enter a TV channel number.

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– press to switch the system to standby mode.
– hold down to switch the system to Eco Power

standby mode.

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FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW