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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SPEAKER SYSTEMS (8Ω)

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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

LINE

IN

IN

OUT

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ON OFF

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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

1 2 3 4

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

1

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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WARNING:

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CAUTION:

match wide blade of plug to wide slot, and
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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
Communications du Canada.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories .
“Dolby”, “Pro-Logic” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential
Unpublished Works. ©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc.
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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Laser

Type Semiconductor laser GaAIAs
Wave length 650nm
Output Power 7mW
Beam divergence 60 degree

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CAUTION
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performance of procedures other than those
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The set complies with the FCC-Rules, Part 15
and with 21 CFR 1040.1. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

NOTE:
PICTURES SHOWN MAY BE DIFFERENT BETWEEN
COUNTRIES.

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.

●

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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SURROUND

SOUND

SENSOR

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VOLUME

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

Connections

English

SPEAKER SYSTEMS (8Ω)

LCRSLSR

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SURROUNDFRONT CENTER

IMPORTANT!

– Before connecting the AC power cord to the

wall outlet, ensure that all other connections have

been made.

– Never make or change any connections with

the power switched on.

– The type plate is located at the bottom of the

system. Please Refer to type plate for

identification and supply ratings.

Connecting antennas

AM Indoor Loop Antenna

Connect the supplied AM loop antenna to the AM

jack. Position the loop antenna to receive the clearest

sound.

AM

Ω

FM/AM

ANTENNA

CDR

CENTER

DIGITAL

OUT

OUT

DIGITALINWOOFER

LINE OUT

VIDEO OUT

TV

AUX

LINE

IN

IN

OUT

CVBS

AUDIO

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

INPUT

Pr/Cr

Pb/Cb

Y

FM 75

P-SCAN

ON OFF

FM Indoor Antenna

Connect the supplied
FM antenna to the FM 75 Ω
jack. Move the antenna in
various directions until the
clearest signal is received.

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

FM Outdoor Antenna

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

Fix the claw
to the slot

FM 75

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Connecting the speakers

Connect the supplied speaker systems using the supplied

speaker cables by matching the colors of the jacks and

speaker cables.

1 Press up (or down) the clip on the speaker’s jack and fully

insert the stripped portion of the speaker cable into the

jack, then release the clip.

8 mm

abc

– Do not connect speakers with impedance lower than the
speakers supplied. Please refer to the SPECIFICATIONS
section of this manual.

Connecting a TV

You must connect a TV to the DVD system in order to use
the DVD play er.

To listen to the TV broadcast channels
through the home cinema sound system

● Use the supplied audio cables to connect the system’s

AUDIO-TV IN (L/R) jacks to the corresponding
AUDIO OUT jacks on the TV.

2 Connect the subwoofer’s AUDIO INPUT jack to the

WOOFER LINE OUT jack and then connect the

speakers as follows :

Speakers

Front Right (R) (FR) black red
Front Left (L) (FL) black white
Center (C) black green
Surround Right (SR) black gray
Surround Left (SL) black blue

(for model LX8000SA only)

Before connecting the

speakers;

● Set up the speaker stands

(refer to the accompanying

“Installation Guide”) or/and

mount the speakers onto the

mini speaker stands as shown in

the illustration.

● Remove the protective cover

only after the connection and

installation of speakers are

completed.

- +

IMPORTANT!
There are various ways to connect the system to a
TV (as shown in the illustration below). You only
need to make

ONE of the best connections,

depending on the capabilities of your TV system.

If your TV has a S-video input connector

● Use the S-video cable to connect the system’s

S-VIDEO jack to the S-Video input jack on the TV.

If your TV has a component video
(Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y) input connector

1 Use the Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y cables to connect the system’s

Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y jacks to the corresponding

Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y In jacks on the TV.

2 for model LX8000SA only - If your TV can accept

progressive signals, move the P-SCAN switch (located

at rear panel) to “ON”.

Note:
– The progressive scan video quality is only possible through
Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y output.

If your TV is not equipped with Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y
or S-Video input connector

● Use the video cable to connect the system’s CVBS jack to
the video input jack on the TV.

Notes:
– Ensure that the speaker cables are correctly connected.
Improper connections may damage the system due to short­circuit.

– For optimal sound performance, use the supplied speakers.
– Do not connect more than one speaker to any one pair of

+/- speaker jacks.

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Note: On the TV,

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

– The CVBS jack is usually yellow and might be labeled

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AUDIO IN jacks on the recording device (such as a tape
recorder or CD recorder).

Connecting additional
equipment

You can connect other audio and audio/visual equipment to
the DVD system in order to use the Home Cinema Audio
System’s surround sound capabilities.

IMPORTANT!
– For connection to additional equipment, the
audio/video cables are not supplied.
– When making connections, make sure the color
of cables matches the color of jacks.
– Always refer to the instruction manual of the
connected equipment to make an optimal
connection.
– Some DVDs have anti-copying devices, so you
will not be able to record the disc through a VCR.

Analog audio connections

For listening to the other equipment

Connect the system’s AUX IN (R/L) jacks to the
AUDIO OUT jacks on the other audio/visual device (such
as a VCR, Laser Disc player or cassette deck).

For recording

Connect the system’s LINE OUT (R/L) jacks to the

Digital audio connections

For listening to the playback from the
CD recorder

Connect the system’s DIGITAL IN jack to the
DIGITAL OUT jack on a CD recorder.

Notes:
– You cannot hear the SACD or MP3-CD playback if you use
the digital connection.
– If the audio format of the digital input does not match the
capabilities of your DVD Home Cinema System, it will produce
a strong, distorted sound or no sound at all.

For recording

Connect the system’s DIGITAL OUT jack to the
DIGITAL IN jack on a CD recorder.

Note:
– If DVDs are encoded with anti-copy protection, digital
recording is not possible.

Replacing the center speaker with the TV

You can remove the center speaker and redirect the sound
through your TV system if the TV has a CENTER IN jack.
Connect the CENTER IN jack of your TV to the

CENTER OUT jack of your DVD system.

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CD recorder

laser disc player /

cassette deck

VCR /

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

tape recorder /

CD recorder

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Preparations

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Setting up the surround sound
system

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

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

Placing the speakers

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

Changing the volume level

You can change the speakers’ sound distribution to suit
your surround sound needs, except for CDDA DTS disc.

● Press CENTER +/- to adjust the level of the center
speaker.

➜ “CEN XX” is displayed.

● Press REAR +/- to adjust the level of the rear

surround speakers.
➜ “SL XX” or “SR XX” is displayed.

Notes:

–“XX” denotes the volume level between -6 to +6.
– For CDDA DTS disc, please refer to “System Setup (DVD) -

Setting the sound ( ) - Speakers” for changing the volume
level of the center speaker, rear speakers and subwoofer.

Setting up the subwoofer

1 Use the supplied subwoofer cable to connect the

subwoofer’s audio input jack to the WOOFER LINE
OUT jack of the DVD system.

2 Connect the subwoofer’s AC power cable to the wall

socket and switch on the power.
➜ It will automatically switch on when receiving an audio
signal input. If there is no audio signal input, it will switch off
automatically.

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 center speaker above or below the TV so the

center channel’s sound is localized.

3 Place the surround speakers at normal listening ear level

facing each other or mounted on the wall.

4 Place the subwoofer on the floor near the TV.

Notes:
– To avoid magnetic interference, do not position the front
speakers too close to your TV.
– If the rear surround speakers are installed farther away
from the listening position than the front and center speakers,
it will weaken the surround effect.
– All speakers should be securely installed to prevent
accidents and improve sound quality.

3 Set the phase polarity at the rear of the subwoofer at

either 0o or 180o to determine better bass reproduction
effect in your listening environment.

4 Press SUBW +/- to adjust the volume level of the

subwoofer (-6 to +6).
➜ “SUB XX” is displayed.

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PREPARATIONS

Inserting batteries into the
remote control

1 Open the battery compartment.
2 Place the batteries in the

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

3 Close the cover.

IMPORTANT!
– If your TV screen is only showing a black/white
picture or the picture is completely distorted,
please refer to “NTSC/PAL setting” or “System
Setup (DVD) - TV system”.
– If you do not get a proper picture or sound,
please refer to “System Setup (DVD)” in order to
change the pre-settings as necessary to
accommodate your TV system or change to your
preferred settings.

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

Switching on the system

1 After completing all the connections, connect the AC

power cord of the DVD system and subwoofer to the
power outlet.

● The first time you turn on power,
"AUTO INSTALL - PRESS PLAY" may appear on the
display screen. PressÉÅ on the system to start
installation or press Ç to exit (refer to “Radio Reception ­Plug and Play”).

2 Press SOURCE button (or press TV/AV, DISC, TUNER

or AUX/DI) to select the input source.

➜ The selected source will be displayed.

● For viewing a DVD or VCD, a TV needs to be connected

(refer to “Connections - Connecting a TV”).
Switch on the TV and set it to the correct video in channel
(for example, EXT1, EXT2, AV1, AV2). Refer to your TV
instruction manual for details.

➜ The default screen appears on the TV.

● You can connect other equipment to the DVD system in

order to use the Home Cinema Audio System’s surround
sound capabilities. For example, connect to a TV and select
TV/AV as the input source or connect to a VCR and select
AUX as the input source.

NTSC/PAL setting

Set the DVD system to NTSC or PAL, whichever matches
your TV. The factory default setting is NTSC. s ing

is necessary if you connected the DVD system to a
PAL TV only.

1 Press SOURCE or DISC

to select disc mode.
➜ Make sure that no disc
is inside the disc tray.

2 Hold down DISC on the

remote control until the
current setting (NTSC or
PAL) appear on the display.

3 If you want to change the tting, repeat step 2.

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System Setup (DVD)

The system setup is carried out via the TV, enabling you to
customize the DVD system to suit your particular
requirement. If the options selected are not available on a
disc, then the disc’s own preference will be used.

16:9
(Wide screen)

To enter System Setup menu

1 Pre SYSMEN then 4 to select icon from

the menu bar on the TV screen.
➜ Playback will stop.

2 Use 341 2 to toggle through the functions (

) and select your preferred option.

3 Press OK to confirm a highlighted selection.
4 To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU again.

Setting the picture

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TV Shape
Black Level shift
Video shift
Color settings
Personal color
Digital Crystal Clear
TV System

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1 Personal
Settings...

Settings

Auto

ö TV Shape

Select the aspect ratio of the connected TV.

If you have a normal TV and your DVD is
formatted for wide screen viewing,

sele 4:3 letterbox. Wide picture with black bands will be
displayed on the upper and lower portions of the TV
screen.

If you have a normal TV and your DVD is not
formatted for wide screen viewing,

sele 4:3 panscan (default setting). A picture is displayed
on the whole TV screen (or “reformatted to fit your TV”).

If you have a wide screen TV,
sele 16: (youmust also set your wide screen TV to “full
size”).

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4:3 LB
(Letter Box)

4:3 PS
(Pan Scan)

Note:
– The format you select must be available on the disc. If it is
not, the settings for TV Shape will not affect the picture during
playback.

ö Black level shift (NTSC output only)

Select On if you set the DVD system to NTSC and you re
playing NTSC-compatible DVDs. This will improve the
color contrast and picture.

ö Video shift

Use this setting to move the picture on your TV to the left
or right. The default setting is at the center.

ö Color settings

You can select one of the predefined sets of color settings :
Personal, Rich, Natural, Soft or Animation.

ö Personal color

It allows you to define your own set of color settings by
adjusting : Saturation, Brightness and Contrast. Use 3 4
keys to adjust the values of these ettings, then press OK.

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PREPARATIONS

ö Digital Crystal Clear (on Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y

Setting the sound

Progressive Scan Video Out only)

It allows you to fine-tune the following settings (Gamma,
Sha De and DCDi) on the progressive

scan output Use 3 4 to adjust the values of these settings,
then press OK to exit.

Gam - allows you to adjust the intensity of the picture
non-linearly. A positive value allows you to bring out low

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Analog output
Night mode

Karaoke vocal

Speakers
PCM output

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Stereo
On
Off
Settings...
48 KHZ

level detail in dark scenes, while a negative value will
emphasize contrast.

Sha-allows you to adjust sharpness of the picture.
ChrDe - is where the chrome (color) and luma

(brightness) signals are not synchronized. This allows you to
adjust the advance delay of the chrome signal to yield a
perfectly clear picture.

DCD (New Directional Correlation Deinterlacing)­computes and tracks the angle of edge to fill in the missing
pixel on the TV screen. Switching DCDi ON will optimize
the image quality significantly, especially during the slow
motion playback.

ö TV System (NTSC/PAL conversion)

ö Digital output

Digital output lets you specify the type of digital output
available with the other equipment connected.

Select All, if you have onnected the D m’s
DIGITAL OUT jack to an equipment that has a
multichannel decoder.

Select PCM only (default setting), if the other quipment is
not capable of decoding multichannel audio.

Select Off to deactivate the digital output.

Note:
– You cannot hear the SACD or MP3-CD playback if you use
the digital connection.

This setting is applicable only if you used the CVBS or
Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y jacks to connect the DVD system to a TV.
Select the color system that matches the connected TV.

Youdo not need to change the setting if your TV is
NTSThefactorydefault setting is NTSC.
However, it will not support the PAL format DVDs and
playback of a PAL DVD is not possible.

ö Analog output

Select Stereo, 3D und rround) nel
to match your DVD home cinema system’s playback
capability.

This function can also be accessed via the
SURROUND button on the remote control.

If your TV is compatible with both NTSC and PAL,

select AUTO.
If your TV is PAL-compatible,

sel PA . It will change the video signal of a NTSC disc
and playback in PAL format.

ö Night mode

Select On to level out the olume, high lume puts ll
be softened. For example, the disc will play at the same
sound level throughout the movie.

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Note:
– Slight picture distortions may occur due to this conversion.
This is normal.

ö Karaoke vocal (not functional for this model)

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ö Speakers

Allows you to select speaker settings, volume balance, delay
time and to test the speaker settings.

You can also adjust the volume balance via the
SUBW +/-, REAR +/-, CENTER +/-
buttons on the remote control.

Note:
– Speaker settings are only active on the Multi-Channel Audio
outputs for both DVD and SACD. Speaker settings will not be
applied during playback in the SACD Stereo mode.

Setting the features

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Status window
PBC

Help text

ö Access Control (see next page)

Enter code...
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ö PCM Output

If you connected the DVD system to an external
equipment using the DIGITAL OUT jack, you may need to
adjust the PCM output setting.

Sel 96KHZ if the external equipment is capable of
processing digital signal input with sampling rates of 96 kHz.

Sel 48 KHZ if the external equipment is incapable of
processing 96 kHz digital signal input, and you need the
system to convert sound to a standard signal with sampling
rates of 48 kHz.

Setting the language

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Subtitle
Menu

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English
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ö Status window

If you select On, the current status of the system will be
displayed on the TV screen.

ö PBC (Playback Control - VCD only)

If you select On, when playing a video CD ack
control function, the PBC menu (if available) will appear on
the TV screen for selection.

If you select Off, the video CD l cally nce
it is loaded in the disc tray.

This function can also be accessed via the
DISC MENU button on the remote control.

ö Help text

If you select On, the help text will appear to scribe the
menu bar icons selected.

ö Audio Language, Subtitle, Menu

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

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

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PREPARATIONS

Access Control

Access Control contains the following features :

Child lock
Parental level
Change country
Change code

IMPORTANT!
– Philips denies any liability associated with
unintended watching of discs. Make sure your
discs play according to your Parental Controls
settings before you allow children access to the
player.
– Some DVDs are not encoded with a rating
though the movie rating is printed on the disc
jacket. The rating level feature does not work for
such discs.

Child lock (DVD/VCD)

Not all DVDs are rated or coded by the disc maker. You
can prevent a specific DVD from playing by locking or
unlocking the DVD, regardless of its rating.

To lock/unlock the disc for viewing

1 Press SYSTEM MENU, then press 4 four times to

select from the menu bar.

2 Press 2 to select Access control.
3 Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to enter your 4-digit

code. If necessary, enter the code a second time.

4 Move to Child lock using 3 4.
5 Press 2, then use 3 4 to select Ç (lock) or É (unlock).
6 Press OK to confirm.

➜ Now unauthorized discs will not be played unless the
4-digit code is entered.

7 To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU again.

Notes:
– The player memory can maintain 120 authorized (‘Child
safe’) disc titles. A disc will be placed in the list when ‘Play
Always’ is selected.
– Each time a ‘child safe’ disc is played, it will be placed on
top of the list. When the list is full, the last disc in the list will
be replaced when a new disc is added.
– Two-sided DVDs and multi-volume VCDs may have a
different ID for each side or volume. In order to make the disc
‘Child safe’, each side has to be authorized.

To disable disc playback

1 Insert the disc.

➜ Playback starts automatically.

2 Press 9 while { is visible.

➜ The | will appear and the disc is now locked, and
unable to play unless you enter the 4-digit code.

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To enable disc playback after it has been
locked

1 Insert the disc.

➜ The ‘child safe’ menu will appear.

2 You will be asked to enter your 4-digit code for

Play once or Play always.

➜ If you select Play once, the current disc in the disc tray
can be played.
➜ If you select Play always, the disc will become
authorized and can always be played, even if the Child Lock
is set to Ç (lock).

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Parental level (DVD)

(only available in region 1 player)

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

To set the parental level at which you
want to restrict playback

1 Press SYSTEM MENU, then press 4 four times to

select from the menu bar.

2 Press 2 to select Access control.
3 Enter the 4-digit code. If necessary, enter the code a

second time.

4 Move to Change Country using 3 4.
5 Press 2, then press 3 4 to select “United States”.
6 Move to Parental level using 3 4.
7 Press 2, then press 3 4 to select a rating from 1 to 8 for

the DVD that is currently in the DVD player.

8 Press OK to confirm.
9 To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU again.

Rating - NO PARENT

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

Rating - 1 to 8

If the player’s parental level is set below 8, only discs with a
lower or equal level will play. For example, if the player is
set to 5, only discs with ratings of 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1 will be
played. Higher rated scenes will not be played unless an
alternative that has the same rating or lower is available on
the disc. For example, consider a disc that generally is
suitable for most audiences, and it is rated at level 2 for the
most part. However, in the middle, there are also scenes
rated at 5 (not suitable for children).

Change Country (DVD)

1 When disc playback is stopped, press SYSTEM MENU,

then press 4 four times to select from the menu bar.

2 Press 2 to select Access control.
3 Enter the 4-digit code.
4 Move to Change country using 3 4.
5 Press 2, then press 3 4 to select a country.
6 Press OK to confirm.

Change Code (DVD/VCD)

1 When disc playback is stopped, press SYSTEM MENU,

then press 4 four times to select from the menu bar.

2 Press 2 to select Access control.
3 Enter the old 4-digit code.
4 Move to Change code using 3 4, then press 2 to confirm.
5 Enter the new 4-digit code.
6 Enter the code a second time to reconfirm.

If you forget your 4 digit code

1 Select Access control.
2 Press 9 four times when prompted for the 4-digit code.

The system will automatically change back to the default
code.

3 Enter a new 4-digit code twice.

Rating explanations

8 – Mature material; should be viewed only by

adults due to graphic sexual material, violence,
or language.

7 – No children under age 17; not recommended

viewing for children under age 17.

6 – 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.

5 – Reserved.
4 – Material is unsuitable for children under age 13.
3 – Parental Guidance suggested.
2 – Reserved.
1 – General Audience; recommended as acceptable

for viewers of all ages.

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Basic Functions

Sound Control

IMPORTANT!
– For proper surround sound, make sure you have
followed the “Connections” and “Preparations”
procedures fully.
– The center and surround speakers only operate
when the system is set to surround sound mode
and the source material being played is recorded
or broadcast in Dolby Digital, DTS or Dolby
surround sound.
– Stereo broadcasts or recor dings will pr oduce
some surround channel effects when played in a
surround mode. How ever, monaural (single channel
sound) sources will not produce an y sound from the
surround speak ers.

Selecting the surround sound mode

● Press SURROUND repeatedly to select : Multi-channel,
3D Sound or stereo mode.
➜ The availability of the various surround sound modes
depend on the number of speakers used and the sound
available on the disc. The available output modes are shown
below.

● When playing an SACD, press SURROUND to select:
SACD multi channel or SACD stereo.

Selecting the digital sound effect

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

● Press SOUND repeatedly to select the available sound
effect.

When playing a DVD/VCD, select :

– CONCERT, DRAMA, ACTION or SCI-FI

When playing a CD/MP3-CD/SACD or in
Tuner or Aux mode, select :

– CLASSIC, JAZZ, ROCK or DIGITAL

Selecting the clear voice effect

The clear voice sound feature enhances the center and
surround sound speakers.

● Press VOICE on the remote control to switch on or off
the clear voice effect.

Volume control

Adjust V OLUME button (or press VOL +/-) to
increase or decrease the volume level.

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Multichannel

– Dolby Digital

Dolby Digital (also known as Dolby 5.1) and MPEG Multichannel deliver a
realistic and dynamic sound similar to theater and cinema. It requires
connection of all five speakers (front left/right, center, surround left/right)
and subwoofer for correct Dolby Digital sound reproduction. Each channel
plays its own unique role in providing the right sound. Front left, center
and right join two surround speakers to reproduce high, mid and bass
frequencies in five full-range channels of surround. Bass rumble, explosions
and low frequency effects you feel are delivered through the subwoofer. A
large number of DVD discs have been recorded in Dolby Digital.

– DTS Surround

DTS Surround is a cinema surround sound format that offers superior
digital audio performance. DTS offers more clarity and definition especially
for higher tones. The better sound quality is a result of the limited sound
compression (3:1 instead of 11:1 for Dolby Digital) and the 20-bit
resolution.

– Dolby Surround

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

– Matrix

A new surround playback system that delivers five-channel surround
sound (front left/right, center, surround left/right and subwoofer).

For Philips TVs only

● Press TV VOL +/- on the remote control to adjust the
TV’s volume level.

To listen through the headphones

● Connect the headphones plug to the n socket at the
front of the system.
➜ The speakers will be muted.

To switch off the volume temporarily

● Press MUTE.
➜ Playback will continue without sound and "MUTE" is

displayed.

● To restore the volume, press MUTE again.

Dimming the display screen

● Press DIM repeatedly to select different levels of
brightness for the display screen.

3D Sound

A new surround playback system that delivers surround sound from only
the two front speakers and a subwoofer.

Stereo

All sound is reproduced and played through the front left and right
speakers. This enables standard stereo reproduction.

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Operations

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Discs information

DVD-VIDEO DISC

TITLE 1 TITLE 2

CHAPTER 1 CHAPTER 2 CHAPTER 1 CHAPTER 2 CHAPTER 3

● DVD video discs may have one or more Titles, and each
Title may have one or more Chapters.

VIDEO CD

INDEX 1 INDEX 2 INDEX 1 INDEX 2 INDEX 3

● Video CDs may have one or more Tracks, and each Track
may have one or more Indexes.

● To make easy and convenient access, you can move
between Tracks and Indexes.

● Some Video CDs have Play Back Control (PBC), which is a
predefined playback sequence stored on the disc (refer to
“Special VCD/SVCD features”).

SACD Disc Types

Single layer Disc

HD layer HD layer HD layer

● Super Audio CDs contain only Tracks.

● If SACD-text or CD-text is available on the disc, it will be

displayed on both the TV screen and system’s front panel.

● There are three types of Super Audio CDs : single-layer,
dual-layer and hybrid discs.
– The single layer disc may contain both information
areas.
– The dual layer disc may contain both information areas
but a double amount of information can be stored on the
disc thanks to the second layer.
– The hybrid disc may contain not only both information
areas but also a second, standard CD layer, making it
playable on standard CD players.

¶ On hybrid discs (with SACD and CD layers), the system

will only play the SACD layer.

Dual layer Disc Hybrid layer Disc

CD layer

Basic playback

CAUTION!
– Do not move the disc player during playback, as
doing so may damage the DVD system.
– Do not push on the disc tray or put any objects
other than disc on the disc tray. Doing so may
cause the disc player to malfunction.

1 Press STANDBY ON /

TRACK 1TRACK 2

ECO POWER y to switch the
system on.

2 Press OPEN/CLOSE to open

the disc tray.

P

O

W

E

R

O

N

/

O

F

F

3 Load a disc with the label side

facing up.

4 Press OPEN/CLOSE again to

close the tray.
➜ There will be a short delay while the system identifies
the disc and reads the menu from the disc.

● Some discs will start playing automatically, and others will
display the Disc Menu on the TV screen. If the menu is
presented, use 341 2 to highlight your selection and press

OK to confirm. To select a play option, use the numeric
keypad (0-9).

5 PressÉÅ to start playback.

● For SACDs, VCDs and CDs, playback will stop at the end of
the disc.

Notes:
– Your DVD system will not play discs that have a region code
different from the region code of your DVD system.
– If the inhibit icon (Ä) appears on the TV screen when a
button is pressed, it means the function is not available on the
disc you are playing.

To interrupt playback

1 PressÉÅ.

➜ The picture freezes and the sound will be muted.

2 To resume playback, pressÉÅ again.

2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ...41

● Audio CDs contain only Tracks.

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OPERATIONS

AUDIO CD

TRACKS

To stop playback

● Press Ç.

Continue playback from the last stop
point (DVD/VCD)

● Press RESUME to resume playback from the point at
which it stopped (it is only applicable for the last five

DVD/VCD played).

To cancel the resume mode and start
playback from the beginning

1 In stop mode, press Ç.
2 PressÉÅ to start playback from the beginning.

Note:

– Resume feature is also applicable to VCDs and SVCDs.
– The resume option may not be available on some discs.

Skipping to another track/chapter

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

Repeat play

You can only select the repeat play mode during playback.

For DVD - Repeat chapter/title/disc

● Press REPEAT repeatedly to select the following :
➜ “REPEAT CHAPTER” – repeat the current chapter.
➜ “REPEAT TITLE” – repeat the current title.
➜ “REPEAT DISC” – repeat the entire disc.

For SVCD/VCD/SACD/CD - Repeat track/disc

● Press REPEAT repeatedly to select the following :
➜ “REPEAT TRACK – repeat the current track.
➜ “REPEAT DISC” – repeat the entire disc.

To cancel the repeat mode

● Press REPEAT repeatedly to select “REPEAT OFF”.

Notes:

– Repeat play might not work correctly with some DVDs.
– For VCD, repeat play is not possible during PBC playback.

English

Note:
– If the REPEAT function has been set, pressing

T

will replay the same track/chapter.

S

or

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

● Press S once.

To go directly to any track/chapter

● Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to enter the number of
the desired track/chapter.

Fast Search

1 Hold down S or T about two seconds to fast

reverse or forward the disc. Holding S or T again
will increase the search speed.

2 To resume normal play, pressÉÅ.

Repeat A-B

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

1 PressÉÅ to start disc playback.
2 When the disc reaches the point at which you want

repeated playback to begin, press REPEA T A-B.

3 When the disc reaches the point at which you want to end

the segment, press REPEA T A-B again.

➜ The segment will now repeat continuously.

4 To resume normal play, press REPEA T A-B again.

Program favorite tracks (Audio CD)

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

1 While playback is stopped, press PROG to enter program

mode.
➜ “X? PROGRAM” is displayed.

2 Use S / T or the numeric keypad (0-9) to enter

the track number you want.
➜ If you attempt to program more than 20 tracks,
"PROGRAM FULL" is displayed.

3 Press OK or PROG to store the track.

● Repeat steps 2-3 to store other tracks.

4 To start program play, pressÉÅ.
5 To stop playback or exit program mode, press Ç once.
6 To cancel the program, press Ç again.

OPERATIONS

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English

Special DVD/VCD features

A number of operations can be carried out directly via the
multiple menu bars on the TV screen without interrupting
disc playback (except for Setup Menu ( ), see “System
Setup (DVD)”).

Changing subtitle language (DVD)

This operation works only on DVDs with multiple subtitle
languages.

● Move in the menu bar and use 3 4 to select the
desired language.

Access to the menu bar

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.

➜ The menu bar will be displayed across the top of the TV
screen.

From the left,

User Preference Settings ™ Subtitle Language ™
Audio Language ™ Smart Color ™ Sound mode

From the left,

Frame by Frame ™ Slow Motion ™ Scan Speeds
™ Camera Angle ™ Enlarge Picture

From the left,

Title ™ Chapter ™ Time Search
™ Favorite Track Selection

Changing audio language

This operation works only on DVDs with multiple audio
language.

● Move to in the menu bar and use 3 4 to select the
desired languages.

For VCD :

● Press 3 4 to select the desired audio channels for sound :

LEFT VOCAL ™ RIGHT VOCAL ™ STEREO
™ LEFT VOCAL

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

Changing speaker surround output

● Move to in the menu bar and use 3 4 to select the
surround output to match your system’s playback capability:
Multichannel, 3D Sound or Stereo.

2 Use 1 2 to move through the menu bar.
3 Use 1 2 34 to select your preferred option and press OK

to confirm.

4 To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU again.

IMPORTANT!
– Some operations may be different or restricted,
depending on the disc format. Refer to the jacket
or case of the disc you are playing.
– Changing the Subtitle Language, Audio
Language, Smart Color and Sound mode from the
menu bar are only applied to the current disc, it
will not change the default preset at User
Preference Settings.

Advancing by frames

1 Move to in the menu bar and press 4.

➜ Playback will pause.

2 Use 1 2 to select the previous or next picture frame.
3 To resume normal play, press ÉÅ.

Playing in slow motion

1 Move to in the menu bar and press 4.
2 Use 1 2 to select the required slow motion speed.

(1 = reverse) –1, –1/2, –1/4, –1/8
(2 = forward) +1/8, +1/4, +1/2, +1

3 To resume normal play, press ÉÅ.

Note:
– The sound will be muted during slow-motion play.

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OPERATIONS

Searching for a particular passage
1 Move to in the menu bar and press 4.
2 Use 1 2 to select the required search speed.

Moving to another title/chapter

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

English

(1 = reverse) –32, –8 , –4
(2 = forward) +4, +8, +32

3 To resume normal play, press ÉÅ.

Note:

– The sound will be muted during certain fast reverse or

forward search speeds.

Viewing from another angle (DVD)

Some DVDs include scenes recorded from different

camera angles. The selections of angle depend on the disc

format. Check the DVD disc case or disc menu for details

and availability.

● Move to in the menu bar and use 34 to select the

desired angle.

➜ Playback changes to the selected angle.

Zooming in

This function allows you to enlarge the picture on the TV

screen and to pan through the enlarged image.

1 Select (title) or (chapter) from the menu bar.
2 Use 3 4 to select a desired title/chapter number.

➜ Playback will start automatically .

Note:
– Selecting a title or chapter might not be possible on certain
discs.

Playback from a selected point

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

1 Move to in the menu bar and press 4.

➜ Playback will pause.
➜ A time edit box appears on the screen, showing the

elapsed playing time of the current disc.

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

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

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

1 Move to in the menu bar.
2 Use 3 4 to activate the ZOOM function and select the

required zoom factor: 1.33 or 2 or 4.

To shift the enlarged picture on the TV screen

3 Press OK to confirm the selection.

➜ The panning icon appears on the screen.

4 Use 1 2 3 4 to move the zoomed picture left, right, up

and down.

5 When OK is pressed, the picture will remain panned.
6 To exit ZOOM mode, set the zoom factor to “Off” (zoom

factor 1) in the menu bar.

3 Press OK to start playback from the selected time on the

disc.

Note:
– This option may not be available on certain discs.

OPERATIONS

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English

Favorite Track Selection - FTS

– The FTS function allows you to store your favorite titles

and chapters (DVD) and favorite tracks and indexes (VCD)

for a particular disc in the system memory.
– FTS program can contain up to 20 items (titles, chapters

etc.).
– A programmed FTS will be placed on top of the list when

playback is activated. When the list is full, a new program

will replace the last program on the list.
– The program can be selected and played at any time.

To set up an FTS program, access the FTS

menu
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.

2 Move to in the menu bar and press 4.

➜ The FTS menu appears.

3 To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU again.

DVD

To store chapters/indexes

1 At Title, use 1 2 to move to a desired title number, then

press 4.
➜ The title number will be marked and the highlight
moves to the first available chapter number of this title.

2 Use 1 2 to select the required chapter number, then press

OK to store.

➜ The title/chapter selection will be added to the list of
the program.

To activate/deactivate the FTS program

● Move to FTS and use 1 2 to select On or Off.

OR

● Press PROG on the system to toggle between On and
Off.

To erase an FTS Program

1 Press 4 to select Program.
2 Use 1 2 to select the required number and press OK to

erase.

FTS

Title

Chapter

Program

VCD

FTS

Title

Index

Program

The following functions can be performed in
the FTS menu:

To store titles/tracks

1 Press 4 to select Title.
2 Use 1 2 to select the required title number and press OK

to store.
➜ The title number will be added to the list of the
program.

● If you wish to store the entire Title, press OK.

To erase the entire FTS program

1 Press 4 to select Clear all.
2 Press OK to erase.

Checking the contents of a DVD

1 Press DISC MENU on the remote control.

➜ If the current title has a menu, the menu will appear on
the screen. Otherwise, the disc menu will be displayed.

2 Use 1 2 34 to select the desired title or chapter, then

pressÉÅ or OK.

➜ The selected title or chapter starts playing.

● To remove the menu, press DISC MENU again.

Notes:
– The details of operation might differ depending on the
DVD.
– Selecting a title or disc might not be possible on certain
DVDs.

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OPERATIONS

Special VCD/SVCD features

Sound
Quality

Bit Rate

Approximate

Reduction Ratio

Approximate total

MP3-CD time

Comment

AM radio
FM radio

Near-CD
CD-like

CD*
CD*

32 kbps
64 kbps

96 kbps

128 kbps

256 kbps
320 kbps

40 : 1
20 : 1

15 : 1
10 : 1

5 : 1
3 : 1

40 hrs
20 hrs

15 hrs
10 hrs

5 hrs
3 hrs

Sound quality significantly affected
– not recommended.

Balanced sound quality
– compression rate

Compression rate low
– suggest to play CDs instead

Playback Control (PBC)

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

To set PBC on/off

● While playback is stopped, press DISC MENU to toggle
between “PBC ON” and “PBC OFF”.

When playing a disc with PBC,
If PBC is set to

● Once the disc is loaded in the disc tray, it will start playback
automatically.

If PBC is set to On

● Once the disc is loaded in the disc tray, the PBC menu (if
available) will appear on the TV screen for selection.

● Pressing DISC MENU during playback will return to the
PBC menu.

Off

Downloading MP3 files from the Internet or copying songs
from your own legal discs is a delicate process.

English

It is normal to experience an occasional “skip” while
listening to your MP3 discs.

Additional note for MP3 disc Playback

– In compliance with the SDMI, digital-out is muted while
playing MP3 discs.
– Due to the recording nature of Digital Audio MP3
(DAM), only digital audio music will play.
– The disc reading time may exceed 10 seconds due to
the large number of songs compiled onto one disc.
– For multi-session discs with different formats, only the
first session will be available.

Note:
– If PBC is on, TIME SEARCH and REPEAT functions are not
available.

Special SACD, MP3 and CD
features

Text information

● Some CD, SACD, or MP3-CD may contain text information
(e.g. track name, album name, artist name, etc.) which will
appear on the TV screen during playback.

CD

Special MP3-CD features

Supported MP3-CD format

– ISO 9660 format.
– Maximum 30 characters.
– Maximum nested directory is 8 levels.
– Maximum album number is 32.
– Supported VBR bit-rate.
– Supported sampling frequencies for MP3 discs are :

32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz.

– Supported bit-rates of MP3 discs are: 96, 112, 128,

256 (kbps).

Selecting a desired album/track

1 Hold down S / T to select a desired album.
2 Press S / T briefly and repeatedly to select a desired

track.

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

➜ During playback, numbers are used for Track selection.
➜ While playback is stopped, numbers are used for Album

selection.

MP3

Album

4

Track

--/---

Audio Disc Mode

TimePlay

-.--.--

● Only the following functions are possible for MP3 discs:
– STOP / PLAY / PAUSE
– SKIP NEXT / PREVIOUS
– REPEAT (TRACK / ALBUM / DISC)

Repeat play

● Press REPEAT repeatedly to select the following :
➜ “REPEAT TRACK” – repeat the current track.
➜ “REPEAT ALBUM” – repeat the current album.
➜ “REPEAT DISC” – repeat the entire disc.

To cancel the repeat mode

● Press REPEAT repeatedly to select “REPEAT OFF”.

OPERATIONS

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Radio Reception

English

Plug and Play

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

First time setup/power up

1 When you turn on the power, "AUTO INSTALL - PRESS

PLAY" is displayed.

2 PressÉÅ on the system to start installation.

➜ "INSTALL TUNER" is displayed, followed by "AUTO
PROGRAM".

➜ The system will automatically store the radio stations
with sufficient signal strength, starting with FM band and
followed by AM band. Weak radio stations may be stored
in later presets.
➜ When all the available radio stations are stored or the
memory for 40 presets is used, the last preset radio station
will be played.

To reinstall the Plug and Play

1 In standby mode, hold downÉÅ on the system until

"AUTO INSTALL - PRESS PLAY" is displayed.

2 PressÉÅ again to start installation.

➜ All previously stored radio stations will be replaced.

To exit the Plug and Play

● Press Ç on the system.
➜ If you do not complete the Plug and Play installation, the

function will be restarted when you turn on the power
again.

Notes:
– If no stereo frequency is detected during Plug and Play,
"CHECK ANTENNA" will be displayed.
– During Plug and Play, if no button is pressed within 15
seconds, the system will exit Plug and Play mode.

Tuning to radio stations

1 Press SOURCE to select TUNER mode (or TUNER on

the remote control.

2 Press TUNER again to select the desired band : FM or AM.
3 Hold down S or T until the frequency indication

starts to change, then release.
➜ The system automatically tunes to the next strong signal
radio reception.

● To tune to a weak station, press S or T briefly
and repeatedly until an optimal reception is found.

4 Repeat step 3 if necessary until you find the desired radio

station.

Presetting radio stations

You can preset up to 40 radio stations in the memory.

Automatic preset from a desired preset
number

1 In tuner mode, press 1 or 2 or use the numeric keypad

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

2 Hold down PROG until “AUTO PROGRAM” is displayed.

➜ If a radio station has been stored in one of the presets,
it will not be stored again 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.

To exit the preset setting

● Press PROG or Ç on the system.

Manual preset of favorite radio stations

1 Tune to your desired radio station (refer to “Tuning to radio

stations”).

2 Press PROG twice.

➜ The preset number starts flashing.

3 Press 1 or 2 or use the numeric keypad (0-9) on the

remote control to select the desired preset number.

4 Press PROG again to store the radio station.

● Repeat steps 1–4 to store other radio stations.

5 To exit, press Ç.

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RADIO RECEPTION

Notes:
– If you attempt to program more than 40 preset radio
stations, "PROGRAM FULL" is displayed.
– During programming, if no key is pressed within 15
seconds, the system will exit the program mode automatically.

Radio Reception Clock/Timer

Listening to preset radio
stations

● In tuner mode, press 1 or 2 or use the numeric keypad
(0-9) on the remote control to select the desired preset

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

Erasing a preset radio station

1 Press 1 or 2 or use the numeric keypad (0-9) on the

remote control to select the preset radio station to be
erased.

2 Hold down Çon the system until “PRESET DELETED” is

displayed.

➜ The deleted radio frequency remains on the display.
➜ The preset numbers of all other preset radio stations in

the band with higher numbers also decrease by one.

● Repeat steps 1–2 to erase other preset radio stations.

IMPORTANT!
When in Eco Power standby mode, it is not
possible to show the clock time or set the
clock/timer function.

Clock setting

The clock can be set in either 12-hour or 24-hour mode
("12:00 AM" or "00:00", for example).

1 In standby mode, press CLOCK•TIMER once.

● While in the active source mode (DISC or TUNER, for
example), press CLOCK•TIMER twice.

2 Press PROG repeatedly to select clock mode.

➜ "12:00 AM" or "00:00" starts flashing.

3 Press S or T to set the hours and minutes. To

increase the speed, hold down S or T.

4 Press CLOCK•TIMER again to store the setting.

➜ The clock starts working.

To exit without storing the setting

● Press Ç on the system.

To view the clock time in other source mode

● Press CLOCK•TIMER.
➜ The clock is displayed for a few seconds.
➜ If the clock has not been set, "--:--" is displayed.

English

Notes:
– The clock setting will be cancelled when the power cord is
disconnected or if a power failure occurs.
– During clock setting, if no button is pressed within 90
seconds, the system will exit clock setting mode automatically.

RADIO RECEPTION / CLOCK/TIMER

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Clock/Timer

English

Timer setting

The system can switch on to DISC or TUNER mode
automatically at a preset time, serving as an alarm to wake
you up.

IMPORTANT!
– Before setting the timer, ensure that the clock
is set correctly.
– The timer will always be switched on after it
has been set.
– The volume of the timer will increase gradually
to minimum level 12 or last tuned volume level.

1 Hold down CLOCK•TIMER for more than two

seconds to enter timer mode.

➜ The clock timer and starts flashing.

2 Press SOURCE repeatedly (or DISC or TUNER on the

remote control) to select the sound source.

➜ “DISC XX:XX" indicates the DISC mode is selected.
➜ “TUNER XX:XX” indicates the Tuner mode is selected.

3 Press S or T to set the hours and minutes. To

increase the speed, hold down S or T.

4 Press CLOCK•TIMER to store the timer.

➜ The set timer "XX:XX" and the selected source are
displayed.

➜ remains on the display.

● At the preset time, the selected sound source will play.
➜ If DISC source is selected, the timer will wake up by

playing the first track of the disc or programmed track. If
the disc tray is empty, it will switch to Tuner mode.
➜ If Tuner source is selected, the timer will wake up by
playing the last tuned radio station.

Note:
– During timer setting, if no button is pressed within 90
seconds, the system will exit timer setting mode automatically.

Deactivating the timer

1 Hold down CLOCK•TIMER for more than two

seconds to enter timer mode.

2 In timer mode, press Ç on the system to cancel the timer.

➜ disappears from the display and "TIMER OFF" is
displayed.

Activating the timer to the last preset
time and source

1 Hold down CLOCK•TIMER for more than two

seconds to enter timer mode.

2 Press CLOCK•TIMER again to store the timer setting.

➜ The last set timer information is displayed for a few
seconds and is shown.

Sleep timer setting

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

1 Press SLEEP on the remote control repeatedly to select a

preset amount of time after which the system will shut itself
off automatically.
➜ The selections are as follows (time in minutes):

15 ™ 30 ™ 45 ™ 60 ™ 90 ™ 120 ™ OFF ™ 15 …
➜ "SLEEP XX" or "SLEEP OFF" is displayed. "XX" is the
time in minutes.

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

the SLEEP button.

➜ The sleep timer is now set. Before the system switches
to standby mode, a countdown of 10 seconds is displayed.

"SLEEP 10" ™ "SLEEP 9".... ™ "SLEEP 1"

™ "SLEEP"

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

● Press SLEEP once.

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CLOCK/TIMER

To change the preset sleep timer

● Press SLEEP again while the remaining sleep timer is
shown.
➜ The display will show the sleep timer options.

To deactivate the sleep timer

● Press SLEEP repeatedly until "SLEEP OFF" is displayed,
or press the STANDBY ON button.

Specifications

AMPLIFIER SECTION

Output power

- LX8000SA ............................................................................................5 x 35 W RMS

........................................................................................................................ 2 x 25 W FTC

- LX7000SA ............................................................................................5 x 30 W RMS

........................................................................................................................ 2 x 25 W FTC

Total Harmonic Distortion...............................10% at rated power (1 kHz)

Frequency Response..................................................100 Hz – 30 kHz / ±3 dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio......................................................................> 65 dB (CCIR)

Input Sensitivity

- Aux In .....................................................................................................................880 mV

- Digital In .......................................................................................................... IEC 60958

TUNER SECTION

Tuning Range ....................................... FM 87.5 – 108 MHz (100 kHz steps)

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

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

26 dB Quieting Sensitivity............................................................ AM 3162 µV/m

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

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

IF Rejection Ratio............................................................................................ FM 60 dB

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

Signal-to-Noise Ratio.................................................................................... FM 60 dB

..................................................................................................................................AM 40 dB

AM Suppression Ratio .................................................................................FM 30 dB

Harmonic Distortion ............................................................................FM Mono 3%

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

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

Frequency Response............................................ FM 18 Hz – 10 kHz / ±6 dB

Stereo Separation.........................................................................FM 26 dB (1 kHz)

Stereo Threshold......................................................................................... FM 23.5 dB

DVD SECTION

Laser T ype ................................................................................................ Semiconductor

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

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

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

...........................................................................................................C - 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω

Audio DAC........................................................................................... 24 Bits / 96 kHz

Frequency Response................................................. 4 Hz – 20 kHz (44.1 kHz)

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

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

Digital Output......................................................................................... SPDIF Coaxial

SACD D/A converter .............................................................................................DSD

SACD cut-off frequency ...................................................................................30 kHz

SPEAKERS (LX8000SA)
Front speakers / Rear (surround) speakers

System (front)........................................................................................2-way shielded

System (surround)......................................................................... 2-way unshielded

Impedance........................................................................................................................ 6 Ω

Speaker drivers.............................................3” woofer, 2” x 3” ribbon tweeter

Dimensions (w x h x d) ..................................... 89 mm x 270 mm x 41 mm

...........................................................................................3.50 x 10.63 x 1.61 (inches)

Weight................................................................................................................0.4 kg/each

............................................................................................................................0.88 lbs/each

Center speaker

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

Impedance........................................................................................................................ 6 Ω

Speaker drivers.................................... 2 x 3” woofer, 2” x 3” ribbon tweeter

Dimensions (w x h x d) ..................................... 286 mm x 95 mm x 67 mm

...........................................................................................11.26 x 3.74 x 2.64 (inches)

Weight......................................................................................................0.9 kg / 1.98 lbs

SUBWOOFER (LX8000SA)

Subwoofer (not magnetically shielded design)

..........................................................................................6.5” with wOOx technology

Output power ............................................................................... 100 W (4 Ω, DIN)

THD ........................................................................................................... 10% at 100 Hz

Reproduction frequency response..........................................30 Hz – 150 Hz

Phase switch............................................................................................................0O, 180

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

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

Power Consumption ...............................................53 W (at 1/8 Rated Power)

Dimensions (w x h x d) ................................195 mm x 462 mm x 263 mm

........................................................................................7.68 x 18.19 x 10.35 (inches)

Weight................................................................................................... 8.9 kg / 19.58 lbs

SPEAKERS (LX7000SA)
Front speakers / Rear (surround) speakers

System (front)........................................................................................2-way shielded

System (surround)......................................................................... 2-way unshielded

Impedance........................................................................................................................ 6 Ω

Speaker drivers........................................................................3” full range, 1” piezo

Dimensions (w x h x d) ..................................... 89 mm x 161 mm x 68 mm

..............................................................................................3.50 x 6.33 x 2.68 (inches)

Weight................................................................................................................0.4 kg/each

............................................................................................................................0.88 lbs/each

Center speaker

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

Impedance........................................................................................................................ 6 Ω

Speaker drivers........................................................................3” full range, 1” piezo

Dimensions (w x h x d) ..................................... 234 mm x 96 mm x 73 mm

Weight......................................................................................................0.9 kg / 1.98 lbs

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MISCELLANEOUS

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

Power Consumption ........................................................................................... 160 W

Eco Power Standby...........................................................................................< 0.5 W

Dimensions (w x h x d) ...................................390 mm x 73 mm x 360 mm

.............................................................................................15.35 x 2.91 x 14.56 (inch)

Weight

LX8000SA .......................................................................................5.8 kg / 12.76 lbs

LX7000SA .......................................................................................5.6 kg / 12.32 lbs

IR REMOTE CONTROL

Effective Range.............................................................................................. > 8 Meters

Number of buttons........................................................................................................ 45

Battery (1.5V) ........................................................................................................ AA x 2

SUBWOOFER (LX7000SA)

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

Output power .................................................................................. 50 W (4 Ω, DIN)

THD ........................................................................................................... 10% at 100 Hz

Reproduction frequency response..........................................30 Hz – 150 Hz

Phase switch............................................................................................................0O, 180

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

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

Power Consumption ...............................................53 W (at 1/8 Rated Power)

Dimensions (w x h x d) ................................143 mm x 338 mm x 377 mm

........................................................................................5.63 x 13.30 x 14.84 (inches)

Weight................................................................................................... 7.4 kg / 16.28 lbs

Specifications subject to change without prior notice

SPECIFICATIONS

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Troubleshooting

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

If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the system for repair. If you are unable to
solve a problem by following these hints, consult Philips service center.

Problem Solution

No power. – Check if the AC power cord is properly connected.
No picture. – Select the appropriate video input channel on the TV.

– Check if the TV is switched on.
– Check the video connection.

Distorted or poor picture. – Sometimes a small amount of picture distortion may appear. This is not a malfunction.

– Clean the disc.

Completely distorted picture or – Make sure the NTSC/PAL setting at the DVD system matches the video signal of your
black/white picture. television (see “System Setup (DVD) - Setting the pictures - TV system”).

The aspect ratio of the screen – The disc can play only in the aspect ratio in which it was recorded.
cannot be changed even though – Depending on the TV, it may not allow you to change the aspect ratio.
you have set the TV shape

No sound or distorted sound. – Adjust the volume.

– Check that the speakers are connected correctly.
– Replace the speaker cables.
– Check the speaker settings.
– If the system is in pause, slow motion or fast forward/reverse, press PLAY to resume normal

playback.

No sound is heard from the – Use the CENTER +/- or REAR+/- to adjust the volume level.
center or rear speakers. – Check that the center or rear surround speakers are connected correctly.

– Use surround mode.

The DVD system does not – Insert a readable disc with the playback side facing down.
start playback. – Check the disc type, color system (NTSC or PAL) and regional code. Check for any scratches

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

for about an hour..

The DVD system does not respond – Disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again.
when buttons are pressed.

The language for the sound or – Multi-language sound or subtitle is not recorded on the DVD.
subtitle cannot be changed when – Changing the language for the sound or subtitle is prohibited on the DVD.
playing a DVD.

No image is visible when a – Make sure the other equipment is connected correctly.
function is selected. – Press the correct function button for the input source (TV/AV or AUX/DI, etc.).

Considerable noise in radio – Tune in the correct frequency.
broadcasts. – Connect the antenna.

– Route all connection cables away from the antenna jacks and the antennas.
– Fully extend the FM wire antenna. Position it for the best reception and secure it to a wall.
– Connect an outdoor FM or AM antenna.
– Adjust the direction and position for best reception.
– Turn off the equipment causing the noise or move it away from the DVD system.
– Place the antenna farther away from the equipment causing the noise.

The remote control does not – Point the remote control at the remote sensor of the unit.
function. – Reduce the distance to the system.

– Remove any possible obstacles.
– Replace the batteries with new ones.
– Check that the batteries are loaded correctly.

The display is dark. – Press DIM again.
Low hum or buzz sound. – Place the DVD system as far as possible from electric devices with interference.
Low bass response. – Check all speakers connections. Make sure you connected positive wires to + jacks and

negative wires to - jacks.

The disc tray cannot open and – Hold down PROG button on the system until “TRAY UNLOCK?” appears on the display,
“TRAY LOCKED” is displayed. then hold down PLAY/PAUSE button on the system.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

LIMITED W ARRANTY

AUDIO SYSTEM

One Year Free Labor

One Year Free Service on Parts

This product must be carried in for repair.

WHO IS COVERED?

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

WHAT IS COVERED?

Warranty coverage begins the day you buy your product. For one
year thereafter,all parts will be repaired or replaced,and labor is
free.After one year from the day of purchase, you pay for the
replacement or repair of all parts,and for all labor charges.
All parts, including repaired and replaced parts,are covered only for
the original warranty period.When the warranty on the product
expires,the warranty on all replaced and repaired parts also expires.

WHAT IS EXCLUDED?

Your warranty does not cover:

• labor charges for installation or setup of the product, adjustment
of customer controls on the product,and installation or repair of
antenna systems outside of the product.

• product repair and/or part replacement because of misuse,
accident,unauthorized repair or other cause not within the
control of Philips.

• reception problems caused by signal conditions or cable or anten­na systems outside the unit.

• a product that requires modification or adaptation to enable it to
operate in any country other than the country for which it was
designed,manufactured,approved and/or authorized,or repair of
products damaged by these modifications.

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

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

BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE...

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

TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN U.S.A.,
PUERTO RICO, OR U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS...

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

TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN CANADA...

Please contact Philips at:

1-800-661-6162 (French Speaking)

1-800-531-0039 (English or Spanish Speaking)

(In Canada,this warranty is given in lieu of all other warranties.No
other warranties are expressed or implied,including any implied war­ranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.Philips is
not liable under any circumstances for any direct, indirect, special,
incidental or consequential damages,howsoever incurred,even if
notified of the possibility of such damages.)

REMEMBER...

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

WHERE IS SERVICE AVAILABLE?

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

MAKE SURE YOU KEEP...

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

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

Philips, P.O. Box 520890, Miami, FL 33152, USA, [phone]

EL4965E006 / 5-02

MODEL # ________________________________________

SERIAL # ________________________________________

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