Philips MCD120 93 User Manual

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Contents

1 Important 4

Safety 4
Notice 6

2 Your DVD Micro Theater 7

Introduction 7
What’
Overview of the main unit 8
Overview of the remote control 9

3 Connect 10

Place the unit 10
Connect speak
Connect TV 10
Connect power 11

s in the box 7

ers 10

8 Troubleshooting 22

English

4 Get started 12

Prepare the remote control 12
T

urn on 12
Find the correct viewing channel 12
Select TV system that match the
connected TV 12
Change system menu language 13
Turn on Progressive Scan 13

5 Play 14

Play a disc 14
Pla

y from USB 15
Play mixed contents 15
Play control 15
Play options 16

6 Adjust settings 17

System Setup 17
Language Setup
Audio setup 18

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7 Product information 20

Specifi cations
Playable Discs 20
USB playability information 21

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1 Important

g Do not block any ventilation openings.

Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.

Safety

Know these safety symbols

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

AVIS

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

NE PAS OUVRIR

This ‘bolt of lightning’ indicates uninsulated
material within your unit may cause an
electrical shock. For the safety of everyone
in your household, please do not remove
product covering.
The ‘exclamation point’ calls attention to
features for which you should read the
enclosed literature closely to prevent
operating and maintenance problems.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fi re or
electric shock, this apparatus should not be
exposed to rain or moisture and objects fi lled
with liquids, such as vases, should not be
placed on this apparatus.
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match
wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

a Read these instructions.
b Keep these instructions.
c Heed all warnings.

h Do not install near any heat sources

such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other apparatus (including amplifi ers)
that produce heat.

i For countries with a polarized mains,

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

Caution: To prevent electric shock, match
the wide blade of the plug to the wide
slot, fully insert.

j Protect the power cord from being

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

k Only use attachments/accessories

specifi ed by the manufacturer.

l Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,

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

d Follow all instructions.
e Do not use this apparatus near water.
f Clean only with dry cloth.

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m Unplug this apparatus during lightning

storms or when unused for long periods
of time.

n Refer all servicing to qualifi ed service

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

o Battery usage CAUTION – To prevent

battery leakage which may result in
bodily injury, property damage, or
damage to the apparatus:

Install all batteries correctly, + and - •
as marked on the apparatus.
Do not mix batteries (old and new •
or carbon and alkaline, etc.).
Remove batteries when the unit is •
not used for a long time.

p The batteries shall not be exposed to

excessive heat such as sunshine, fi re or
the like.

q Apparatus shall not be exposed to

dripping or splashing.

r Do not place any sources of danger on

the apparatus (e.g. liquid fi lled objects,
lighted candles).

s This product may contain lead and

mercury. Disposal of these materials
may be regulated due to environmental
considerations. For disposal or recycling
information, please contact your local
authorities or the Electronic Industries
Alliance: www.eiae.org.

Caution

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

Warning

Never remove the casing of this unit. •
Never lubricate any par t of this unit. •
Place this unit on a fl at, hard and stable •
surface.
Never place this unit on other electrical

•

equipment.
Only use this unit indoors. Keep this unit away

•

from water, moisture and liquid-fi lled objects.
Keep this unit away from direct sunlight, naked

•

fl ames or heat.
Never look into the laser beam inside the unit.

•

Warning

Where the MAINS plug or an appliance •
coupler is used as the disconnect device,
the disconnect device shall remain readily
operable.

Hearing safety

Listen at a moderate volume.

Using headphones at a high volume can •
impair your hearing. This product can
produce sounds in decibel ranges that
may cause hearing loss for a normal
person, even for exposure less than a
minute. The higher decibel ranges are
offered for those that may have already
experienced some hearing loss.
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your •
hearing ‘comfor t level’ adapts to higher
volumes of sound. So after prolonged
listening, what sounds ‘normal’ can
actually be loud and harmful to your
hearing. To guard against this, set your
volume to a safe level before your hearing
adapts and leave it there.

To establish a safe volume level:

Set your volume control at a low setting. •
Slowly increase the sound until you can •
hear it comfortably and clearly, without
distortion.

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Listen for reasonable periods of time:

Prolonged exposure to sound, even •
at normally ‘safe’ levels, can also cause
hearing loss.
Be sure to use your equipment •
reasonably and take appropriate breaks.

Be sure to observe the following guidelines

when using your headphones.

Listen at reasonable volumes for •
reasonable periods of time.
Be careful not to adjust the volume as •
your hearing adapts.
Do not turn up the volume so high that •
you can’t hear what’s around you.
You should use caution or temporarily •
discontinue use in potentially hazardous
situations. Do not use headphones while
operating a motorized vehicle, cycling,
skateboarding, etc.; it may create a traffi c
hazard and is illegal in many areas.

Notice

The making of unauthorized copies of
copy-protected material, including computer
programs, fi les, broadcasts and sound
recordings, may be an infringement of
copyrights and constitute a criminal offence.
This equipment should not be used for such
purposes.

‘DVD Video’ is a trademark of DVD Format/
Logo Licensing Corporation.

Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

This apparatus includes this label:

Any changes or modifi cations made to this
device that are not expressly approved by
Philips Consumer Lifestyle may void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.

Environmental information
All unnecessary packaging has been omitted.
We have tried to make the packaging easy to
separate into three materials: cardboard (box),
polystyrene foam (buffer) and polyethylene
(bags, protective foam sheet.)
Your system consists of materials which can
be recycled and reused if disassembled by
a specialized company. Please observe the
local regulations regarding the disposal of
packaging materials, exhausted batteries and
old equipment.

Class II equipment symbol:

This symbol indicates that this product has a
double insulation system.

Note

The type plate is located on the bottom of the •
apparatus.

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2 Your DVD

What’s in the box

Micro Theater

Congratulations on your purchase, and
welcome to Philips! To fully benefi t from the
support that Philips offers, register your product
at www.philips.com/welcome.

Introduction

With this unit, you can:

watch video from DVD/VCD/SVCD or •
USB devices
enjoy audio from discs or USB devices•
view pictures from discs or USB devices•

The unit supports these media/disc formats:

Check and identify the contents of your
package:

Main unit•
2 speakers•
Remote control •
Composite video cable •
User manual•
Quick start guide•

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Recordable

ReWritable

You can play DVD discs with the following
region codes:

DVD region code Countries

China

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Overview of the main unit

a b c d e f

ghi

a

Turn on the apparatus; switch to •
standby mode.

b

Open or close the disc •
compartment.

c Disc compartment
d Display panel

Display current status.•

e Remote control sensor
f

USB socket.•

g VOLUME -/+

Adjust volume.•

h

Stop play.•

i

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Start or pause play.•

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Overview of the remote
control

Move an enlarged picture up/down/•
left/right.
Rotate or inver t pictures.•

r

q

p

o
n

m

l

k

a

Turn on the apparatus; switch to •
standby mode.

b Source selection keys

Select a source.•

c

Skip to the next track, title or •
chapter.

d

Stop play.•

a

b

c
d

e

f

g

h

i

j

f SUBTITLE

Select a subtitle language.•

g AUDIO

Select an audio language(DVD) or an •
audio channel(VCD).

h ANGLE

For DVD, view the same scene from •
different angles.

i ZOOM

Zoom in or out a picture/video •
image on the TV screen.

j DISPLAY

Display play information on a •
connected TV.

k VOL +/-

Adjust volume.•

l REPEAT A-B

Select the repeat option.•

m Numeric keypad

Select a title/chapter/track directly.•

n

Start or pause play.•

o

Skip to the previous track, title or •
chapter.

p RTN TITLE

Go back to previous menu or show •
the title menu.

q SETUP

Access or exit the system setup •
menu.

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e OK

/ / /

Confi rm a selection.•

For menus: navigate up/down/left/•
right.

r MENU

For DVD, enter or exit disc contents •
menu.
For VCD/SVCD, turn on/off PBC.•

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3 Connect

Place the unit

1 Place the unit near to the TV.

2 Insert the stripped par t of the wire

completely.

Insert the right speaker wires to “ • R”,
left speaker wires to “ L”.
Insert the red wires to “ • + ”, black
wires to “ -”.

3 Release the socket fl ap.

abc

Connect TV

2 Place the left and right speakers at equal

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

Note

To avoid magnetic interference or unwanted •
noise, never place this apparatus and speakers
too close to any radiation devices.
Never place this unit in an enclosed cabinet.

•

Install this unit near the AC outlet where the •
AC power plug can be easily reached.

Connect speakers

Note

Connect video cables

With this connection, you can watch video
from the unit on the TV screen.
You can select the best video connection that
your TV supports.

Option 1: Connect through
composite video

1 Connect the supplied composite video

cable to:

the • VIDEO OUT socket on this unit.
the video input socket on the TV.•

Ensure that the colors of the speaker wires and •
terminals are matched.
For optimal sound, use the supplied speakers

•

only.
Connect only speakers with impedance that is

•

the same or higher than the supplied speakers.
Refer to the Specifi cations section of this
manual.

1 Hold down the socket fl ap.

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TV

Option 2: Connect through
component video

Connect a progressive scan TV through
component video for higher quality video.

TV

Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y

COMPONENT VIDEO IN PUT

Note

The progressive scan video quality is only •
available when a progressive scan TV is
connected.
If your TV does not suppor t progressive scan,

•

you cannot view the picture.
For how to activate progressive scan on your

•

TV, refer to the TV user manual.

TV

L LINE IN R

Connect power

Caution

Risk of product damage! Ensure that the •
power supply voltage corresponds to the
voltage printed on the back or the underside
of the unit.
Before connecting the AC power cord, ensure

•

you have completed all other connections.

1 Connect the AC power cord to the wall

socket.

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1 Connect component video cables (red/

blue/green - not supplied) to:

the • VIDEO OUT ( Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y )
sockets on this unit.
the component input sockets on the •
TV.

Connect audio cables

1 Connect audio cables (red/white - not

supplied) to:

the • AUDIO OUT L/R sockets on
this unit.
the audio input sockets on the TV.•

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4 Get started

Caution

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

Always follow the instructions in this chapter in
sequence.
If you contact Philips, you will be asked for the
model and serial number of this apparatus. The
model number and serial number are on the
bottom of the apparatus. Write the numbers
here:
Model No. __________________________
Serial No. ___________________________

Prepare the remote control

Caution

Turn on

Press .

1

The display panel displays » LOAD .

To switch to standby mode, press
again.

The standby indicator on left side »
of display panel switches to red.

Find the correct viewing
channel

Press to turn on the unit.

1
2 Press DISC / USB to switch to disc mode.
3 Turn on the TV and switch to the correct

video-in channel in one of the following
ways:

Go to the lowest channel on your •
TV, then press the Channel Down
button until you see the blue screen.
Press the source button repeatedly •
on the remote control of your TV.

Risk of explosion! Keep batteries away from •
heat, sunshine or fi re. Never discard batteries
in fi re.

1 Open the battery compartment.
2 Insert 2 x 1.5V AAA batteries with

correct polarity (+/-) as indicated.

3 Close the battery compartment.

Note

Before you press any function button on the •
remote control, fi rst select the correct source
with the remote control.
If you are not going to use the remote control

•

for a long time, remove the batteries.

Tip

The video-in channel is between the lowest •
and highest channels and may be called
FRONT, A/V IN, VIDEO etc. See the TV user
manual on how to select the correct input on
the TV.

Select TV system that match
the connected TV

This DVD player is compatible with both NTSC
and PAL. For the playback of a DVD disc on this
DVD player, the color systems of the TV set and
DVD player should match.

1 Press SETUP .
2 Select [SYSTEM SETUP] > [TV SYSTEM] ,

and then press

.

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3 Press ɾ / ɼ to select one of the options

below and then press OK .

[NTSC] For TV with NTSC color

system.

[PAL] For TV with PAL color

system.

[AUTO] For TV with multiple color

systems.

4 Press SETUP to exit.

Change system menu
language

Press SETUP .

1
2 Press / keys to select [LANGUAGE

SETUP] page, then press ɾ.

3 Press ɾ / ɼ keys to highlight one of the

options below, then press

• [LANGUAGE SETUP] : Select this
to change the language of this DVD
player screen display menu.

• [MENU LANG] : Select this to
change the language of disc menu.

.

Turn on Progressive Scan

Progressive scan displays twice the number of
frames per seconds than interlaced scanning
(ordinary TV system). With nearly double the
number of lines, progressive scan offers higher
picture resolution and quality.
Before you turn on this feature, ensure that:

The TV supports progressive scan •
signals.
You have connected this unit with •
the TV through component video.

1 Turn on the TV.
2 Ensure that the TV progressive scan

mode is deactivated (see the TV user
manual).

3 Switch the TV to the correct viewing

channel for this unit.

4 Press SETUP .
5 Press / to select [VIDEO] in the

menu, then press

.

6 Select [P-SCAN YPBPR] , then press OK .

The progressive setup is complete.»

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4 Press ɾ / ɼ keys to select a language

and press OK .

5 Press SETUP to exit the menu.

Note

Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some •
operations may be different or restricted.
If the “INVALID KEY” appears on the TV

•

screen when a button is pressed, it means the
function is not available on the current disc or
at the current time.

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5 Play

Note

With some disc/fi le types, play may differ. •

Play a disc

Caution

Never look at the laser beam inside the unit. •
Risk of product damage! Never play discs with •
accessories such as disc stabilizer rings or disc
treatment sheets.
Never put any objects other than discs into

•

the disc compartment.

1 Press DISC / USB to select the DISC

source.

2 Press on the front panel.

The disc tray opens.»

3 Place a disc onto the tray and press .

Ensure that the label faces up.»

1 During playback, press MENU to return

to disc menu or press RTN TITLE to
return to title menu.

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

2 Press / / / to select the desired title

or chapter, and then press

Playback start from the selected title »
or chapter.

• For VCD with PlayBack Control (PBC)

feature (version 2.0 only):

With the PBC feature, you can play VCD
interactively according to the menu
screen.

or OK .

1 Press MENU to toggle between PBC ON

and PBC OFF.

If toggle to PBC off, the system will »
start playback automatically.

If toggle to PBC on, the PBC menu (if »
available) will appear on the TV screen
for selection. Use the numeric keys
(0-9) to enter your choice. During play
with PBC on, the numeric keys are
useless.

4 Play starts automatically.

To stop play, press •
To pause or resume play, press •
To skip to the previous/next title/•
chapter/track, press

If play does not start automatically:
Select a title/chapter/track and then press

Tip

To play a locked DVD, enter the 4-digit •
parental control password.

Use the disc menu

When you load a DVD/(S)VCD disc, a menu
may be displayed on the TV screen.

• For DVD

.

/ .

.

.

Select an audio language

You can select an audio language on DVDs
with multiple sound tracks or VCDs with
multiple audio channels.

1 During play, press AUDIO repeatedly to

select a language.

Tip

If the selected audio channel is unavailable, the •
default disc audio channel is used.

Select a subtitle language

You can select a subtitle language only on
DVDs.

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During play, press repeatedly • SUBTITLE
to select different subtitle languages.

»

The feature is disc dependant.

Play from USB

6 Press to star t play.

To stop play, press •
To pause or resume play, press •
To skip to the previous/next fi le, •
press

/ .

.

.

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Note

Ensure that the USB device contains playable •
music, pictures or video.

1 Insert the USB device.
2 Press DISC/USB to select the USB

source.

Content menu of the USB source »
appears.

3 Press / / / to select a folder and

press OK .

4 Press / to select a fi le.
5 Press to star t play the selected fi le.

To stop play, press •
To pause or resume play, press •
To skip to the previous/next fi le, •
press

/ .

.

Play control

Volume control

1 Press Volume +/- on the front panel

or VOL +/- on the remote control to
increase or decrease the volume level.

The volume value ranges from “00” •
to “32” .

Repeat A-B

You can repeat a specifi c section of audio/
video within a title/chapter/track with this
feature. Repeat options vary depending on the
disc type.

.

1 During play, press REPEAT A-B

repeatedly to select an option.

The selected option is displayed for a »
while.

Play mixed contents

You can play a disc or USB fl ash disk containing
MP3 fi les, JPEG photos and MPEG video fi les.

1 Insert a disc or connect a USB device.
2 Press DISC/USB to select a source.
3 Press / to navigate to a media type

icon (audio, photo, or video), then press
OK to confi rm.

The content of the selected media »
type displays.

4 Press / / / to highlight a folder, then

press OK to confi rm.

The content of the selected folder »
displays.

5 Press / to select a fi le from the folder.

2 To resume normal play, press REPEAT

A-B repeatedly until [Rep off] displays.

Note

For VCD, this feature can take effect only •
when PBC is set to off.
The section A and B can be set only within the

•

same track/title.

Preview pictures

1 During play, press .

Play stops and content in the current »
folder displays.

2 Press / to select a picture you want to

preview.

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Rotate picture

Tip

1 During play, press / to fl ip the picture

vertically or horizontally.

2 Press / to rotate the picture anti-

clockwise or clockwise.

Search forward/backward

1 During play, press and hold / to

select fast search speed in forward or
reverse play.

To resume play at normal speed, •
press
until [PLAY] displays on the TV
screen.

Tip

Fast search forward/backward is available only •
within the same track.

or press and hold /

To cancel resume mode and stop play •
completely, press again in stop mode. Or
open the disc door, or switch the system to
standby mode.

Play options

Display play information

You can view the disc information (e.g.,
current title / chapter / track number, total
playing time on the disc) without interrupting
the disc playback.

1 During play, press DISPLAY repeatedly to

display play information.

Zoom in/out image

Search by time or chapter/track
number

1 During video/audio play, press DISPLAY .

The available disc information is played.»

2 Press / to highlight track number,

chapter number, or time.

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

number/time, and press OK to confi rm.

» [GOTO] displays on the screen.
Play starts automatically at your »

selected point.

Resume play

1 During play, press STOP once to stop

the play in resume mode, then press

to start play from where you have

stopped.

For DVDs, (S)VCDs and USBs, you can zoom
in and out for video images or pictures.

During video/picture play, press • ZOOM
repeatedly to change the zooming scale.
To pan through the enlarged image, press •
ɾ/ɼ/

/ .

Select a camera angle

1 During play, press ANGLE to select the

different angle.

Note

Only available for DVDs recorded with •
multiple camera angles.
The maximum number of angle stipulated by

•

the manufacturer is 9/9.

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6 Adjust settings

1 Press SETUP .
2 Press ɾ/ɼ/ / to navigate in the menu.
3 Select a setting and then press OK .

To exit the menu, press • SETUP .

Note

Some of the features in the SETUP Menu •
Options are described in “Get Started”.

• [INTERLACE-YUV] – For ordinary
TV: turn on the interlace mode.

• [P-SCAN YPBPR] – For progressive
scan TV: turn on the progressive
scan mode.

[TV TYPE]
The TV format determines the aspect ratio of
display according to the type of TV you have
connected.

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System Setup

On the [SYSTEM SETUP] page, you can set the
following options:

[TV SYSTEM]
Change this setting if the video does not
appear correctly. By default, this setting
matches the most common setting for TVs in
your country.

[NTSC] For TV with NTSC color

system.
[PAL] For TV with PAL color system.
[AUTO] For TV that is compatible with

both PAL and NTSC.

[SCREEN SAVER]
Turn on or off the screen saver mode. It helps
to protect the TV screen from being damaged
due to over exposure to static image for being
too long.

• [ON] - Set the screen saver active
after 10 minutes of inactivity (for
example, in the pause or stop mode)

• [OFF] - Disable screen saver mode.

4:3 Pan Scan (PS)

4:3 Letter Box (LB)

16:9 (Wide Screen)

[4:3PS] (pan
scan)

[4:3LB]
(letter box)

[16:9] (wide
screen)

[PASSWORD]

You can change the four-digit code used as
Password.

1 Use the numeric keys ( 0-9) to enter your

current four-digit code, then press OK .
The password supplied by default is 0000 .

2 Press , then enter the new four-digit

password.

3 press OK to confi rm.

Note

If you forget the password, enter ‘0000’ before •
you set a new password.

If you have a normal TV and
want both sides of the picture
to be trimmed or formatted to
fi t your TV screen.

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

If you have a widescreen TV.

[VIDEO]
Set the video output according to the video
connection. If the composite connection is
used, this setting is not required.

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[RATING]
Restricts access to discs that are unsuitable
for children. These types of discs must be
recorded with ratings.

1 Go to [PASSWORD] to enter the

password.

2 Go to [RATING] and press .
3 Select a rating level, then press OK .

[DEFAULT]
Resets all the settings of this unit to factory
default, except for the password and parental
settings.

Language Setup

4 Press the numeric keys ( 0-9 ) to enter the

password.

Rating explanations

[1 KID

SAFE]

[2 G] General Audience; recommended

[3 PG] Parental Guidance suggested.
[4 PG13] Material is unsuitable for children

[5 PG-R] Recommend parents to restrict

[6 R] Restricted. Recommend parent

[7 NC-17] No children under age 17; not

[8

ADULT]

Rated discs above the level you set in •
[RATING] require a password to be played.
The ratings are country-dependent. To allow

•

all discs to play, select [8 ADULT] .
Some discs have ratings printed on them but

•

are not recorded with ratings. This function
has no effect on such discs.

Kids material; recommended
especially for children and
viewers of all ages.

as acceptable for viewers of all
ages.

under age 13.

children under 17 to view.

to guide children under 17 to
view.

recommended for children under
age 17.

material for adults only; viewed
only by adults due to graphic
sexual scenes, violence, or
language.

Note

On the [LANGUAGE SETUP] page, you can
set the following options:

[OSD LANGUAGE]
Select the preferred language for on-screen
display.

[MENU LANG]

Select the preferred language for disc menu.

Audio setup

On the [AUDIO SETUP] page, you can set the
following options:

[DOWNMIX]
This option is for speaker setup and can only
be setup under disc mode.

• [LT/RT]: Select this option if your
DVD player is connected to a Dolby
Pro Logic decoder.

• [STEREO]: Select this when output
delivers sound from only the two
front speakers.

[NIGHT MODE]
Make loud sound level softer and soft sound
level louder so that you can watch the DVD
movies at a low volume, without disturbing
others.

• [ON] – enjoy quiet viewing at night
(DVDs only).

• [OFF] – enjoy surround sound with
its full dynamic range.

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[DYNAMIC RANGE]
Select the Dynamic Rang to fi t the individual
listening situation of the audience. The variable
range is from FULL, 6/8~2/8 or OFF.

[FULL] Audio with fully compressed

Dynamic Range.

[6/8~2/8] Audio with partially compressed

Dynamic Range.

[OFF] Audio with uncompressed

Dynamic Range.

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7 Product

REMOTE

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information

Note

Product information is subject to change •
without prior notice.

Specifi cations

SYSTEM

Power supply 220-240V / 50Hz
Power consumption

(1/8 rated output
power)

Power output 2 x 10W
USB Direct Version 2.0

Active: <15 W
Standby: <2.5 W

Angle ± 30º

Playable Discs

Digital Video Discs (DVDs)•
Video CDs (VCDs)•
Super Video CDs (SVCDs)•
Digital Video Discs + Rewritable •
(DVD+RW)
Compact Discs (CDs)•
Picture (Kodak, JPEG) fi les on CDR(W)•
ISO 9660/UDF format•
JPEG resolution support up to 3073 x •
2048
Supported sampling frequencies: 32kHz, •

44.1kHz, 48kHz.
Supported Bit-rates: 32~256 (kbps), •
variable bit rates (average 128 kbps)

DVD

Frequency response 100Hz-16kHz (±3dB)
Video output 1 VP-P
Horizontal defi nition >500 (T V)
Dimensions (d x w

x h)
Weight 1.32 kg

249 mm x 247 mm x
54 mm

Speakers

System 1-way system
Impedance 8ohm
Dimensions (d x w

x h)
Weight 1.13 kg (each)

144 mm x 124 mm x
181 mm

Supported MP3-CD formats:

ISO 9660•
Max. title/album name: 12 characters•
Max. title number plus album: 255•
Max. nested directory: 8 levels•
Max. album number: 32•
Max. MP3 track number: 999•
Supported sampling frequencies for MP3 •
disc: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
Supported Bit-rates of MP3 disc are: 32, •
64, 96, 128, 192, 256 (kbps)
The following formats are not supported:•

Files like *.VMA, *.AAC, *.DLF, •
*.M3U, *.PLS, *.WAV
Non-English Album/Title name•
Discs recorded in Joliet format•
MP3 Pro and MP3 with ID3 tag•

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USB playability information

Compatible USB devices:

USB fl ash memory (USB 2.0 or •
USB1.1)
USB fl ash players (USB 2.0 or •
USB1.1)
memory cards (requires an additional •
card reader to work with this
apparatus)

Supported formats:
USB or memory fi le format FAT12, •
FAT16, FAT32 (sector size: 512 bytes)
MP3 bit rate (data rate): 32-320 Kbps •
and variable bit rate
WMA v9 or earlier•
Directory nesting up to a maximum •
of 8 levels
Number of albums/ folders: •
maximum 99
Number of tracks/titles: maximum •
999
ID3 tag v2.0 or later•
File name in Unicode UTF8 •
(maximum length: 128 bytes)

Unsupported formats:
Empty albums: an empty album is an •
album that does not contain MP3/
WMA fi les, and is not be shown in
the display.
Unsuppor ted fi le formats are •
skipped. For example, Word
documents (.doc) or MP3 fi les with
extension .dlf are ignored and not
played.
AAC, WAV, PCM audio fi les•
DRM protected WMA fi les (.wav, •
.m4a, .m4p, .mp4, .aac)
WMA fi les in Lossless format•

English

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8 Troubleshooting

Warning

Never remove the casing of this apparatus. •

To keep the warranty valid, never try to repair
the system yourself.
If you encounter problems when using this
apparatus, check the following points before
requesting service. If the problem remains
unsolved, go to the Philips web site (www.
Philips.com/support). When you contact Philips,
ensure that the apparatus is nearby and the
model number and serial number are available .

No power

Ensure that there is power at the AC •
outlet.
Press •

No disc detected

Insert a disc.•
Check if the disc is inserted upside down.•
Wait until the moisture condensation at •
the lens has cleared.
Replace or clean the disc.•
Use a fi nalized CD or correct format disc.•

No picture

Check the video connection.•
Turn on the TV to the correct Video-In •
channel.

Progressive scan is activated but the TV •
does not support progressive scan.

on the DVD System.

This channel is usually near channel 00. »
Or, you may have a button on the TV
remote control that selects Auxiliary
or A/V IN channel. See your TV
owner’s manual for details. Or, change
channels at the TV until you see DVD
screen on the TV.

Black and white or distorted picture

The disc does not match the TV color •
system standard (PAL/NTSC).
Sometimes a slight picture distortion may •
appear. This is not a malfunction.
Clean the disc.•
A distorted picture may appear during •
progressive scan setup.

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

The aspect ratio is fi xed on the loaded •
DVD disc.
The aspect ratio may not be possible to •
change for some TV systems.

No sound or poor sound

Adjust the volume.•
Check that the speakers are connected •
correctly.
Check if the stripped speaker wires are •
clamped.
The system is in pause, slow motion or •
fast forward/reverse mode, press
resume normal play mode.

Remote control does not work

Before you press any function button, •
fi rst select the correct source with the
remote control instead of the main unit.
Reduce the distance between the remote •
control and the unit.
Insert the battery with its polarities (+/– •
signs) aligned as indicated.
Replace the battery.•
Aim the remote control directly at the •
sensor on the front of the unit.
Remove any possible obstacles.•

Disc does not play

Insert a readable disc and ensure that the •
label side faces up.
Check the disc type, color system and •
regional code. Check for any scratches or
smudges on the disc.
Press •SETUP to exit the system setup
menu.

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Disable the password for parental control •
or change the rating level.
Moisture has condensed inside the •
system. Remove the disc and leave the
system turned on for about an hour.
Disconnect and reconnect the AC power
plug, and then turn on the system again.

Audio or subtitle languages cannot be set

The disc is not recorded with sound or •
subtitles in multiple languages.
The audio or subtitle language setting is •
prohibited on the disc.

Cannot display some fi les in USB device

The number of folders or fi les in the USB •
device has exceeded a certain limit. This
phenomenon is not a malfunction.
The formats of these fi les are not •
supported.

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USB device not supported

The USB device is incompatible with the •
unit. Try another one.

Low hum or buzz sound

Place the DVD micro system as far away •
as possible from electrical devices that
may be causing interference.

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