Philips MCD280, MCD280-21M User Manual

MCD280

DVD Micro Hi-Fi System

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby”, “Pro-logic” and the double-D symbol are trade-

marks of dolby Laboratories.

MANUFACTURED UNDER LICENSE FROM DIGITAL

THEATER SYSTEMS, INC. US PAT. NO 5,451,942,

5,956,674, 5,974,380, 5,978,762 AND OTHER WORLD-

WIDE PATENTS ISSUED AND PENDING. “DTS” AND “DTS

DIGITAL SURROUND” ARE RESISTERED TRADEMARKS

OF DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEMS, INC. COPYRIGHT 1996,

2000 DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEMS, INC. ALL RIGHTS

RESERVED.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology

that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents

and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision

Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright

protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision

Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited

viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by

Macrovision Corporation. Reserve engineering or disassem-

bly is prohibited.

AVISO IMPORTANTE

Philips Mexicana, S.A. de C .V. no se hace

responsable por daños o desperfectos causados por:

– Maltrato, descuido o mal uso, presencia de

insectos o roedores (cucarachas, ratones etc.).

– Cuando el aparato no haya sido operarado

de acuerdo con el instructivo del uso, fuera
de los valores nominales y tolerancias de las
tensiones (voltaje), frecuencia (ciclaje) de
alimentación eléctrica y las características
que deben reunir las instalaciones auxiliares.

– Por fenómenos naturales tales como:

temblores, in

undaciones, incendios, descargas

eléctricas, rayos etc

.o delitos causados por

terceros (choques asaltos, riñas, etc.).

México

No abrir, riesgo de choque eléctrico

Verifique que el voltaje de alimentación

sea el requerido para su aparato

ATENCIÓN

Para evitar el riesgo de choque eléctrico, no quite la tapa.

En caso de requerir servicio, dirijase al personal calificado.

PRECAUCIÓN - ADVERTENCIA

Es necesario que lea cuidadosamente su instructivo de
manejo.

Descripción: Microsistema de Audio
Modelo : MCD280/ 21
Alimentación: 110–127 / 220–240V; ~50/60 Hz
Consumo: 30 W
Importador: Philips Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
Domicilio: Av. La Palma No.6

Col. San Fernando La Herradura
Huixquilucan

Localidad y Tel: Edo. de México C.P. 52784

Tel.[phone]

Exportador: Philips Electronics HK, Ltd.
País de Origen: China
Nº de Serie: ______________________________

LEA CUIDADOSAMENTE ESTE INSTRUCTIVO

ANTES DE USAR SU APARATO.

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CAUTION

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

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Index

English ------------------------------------------------ 7

Français -------------------------------------------- 39

Español --------------------------------------------- 71

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English

Français

Español

CAUTION

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

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Contents

General Information

Features .................................................................. 8

Discs for playback ................................................ 8

Supplied accessories ............................................ 8

Environmental information ................................ 9

Care and safety information .............................. 9

Connections

Rear connections ............................................... 10

Step 1: Placing speakers .................................... 11

Step 2: Connecting speakers ............................ 12

Step 3: Connecting TV set ................................ 12

Step 4: Connecting the subwoofer ................. 14

Step 5: Connecting Digital out ........................ 15

Step 6: Connecting the power cord ............... 15

Controls

Controls on the system .................................... 16

Controls on the remote control .............. 16-17

Preparations

Step 1: Inserting batteries into the remote

control .................................................................. 18

Step 2: Setting the clock ................................... 18

Step 3: Setting language preference ................ 19

Step 4: Setting video preference ..................... 19

Disc Operations

Playing discs ......................................................... 21

Using the disc menu .......................................... 21

Skipping to another title (track) / chapter 21

Shuffle play mode ............................................ 21

Repeat play mode ........................................... 22
Repeating a section within a chapter/track ....

............................................................................ 22

Programing favorite tracks............................ 22

Playing in slow motion mode ....................... 22

Fast search ........................................................ 23
Moving to another title (track) / chapter .. 23

GOTO ............................................................... 23

Zooming in ....................................................... 24

Special VCD/SVCD features ............................ 24

Playback control (PBC) ................................ 24

Viewing from another angle ......................... 24

Night mode ...................................................... 26

Setting rating .................................................... 26

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MP3 / Picture Disc Operations

Playing MP3 / picture disc................................. 28

MP3 / picture disc ........................................... 28

Mixed-mode disc................................... 28

Radio Reception

Tuning to radio stations .................................... 29

Programming radio stations ............................. 29

Automatic programming ............................... 29

Manual programming ...................................... 29

Tuning to preset radio stations ....................... 30

Changing tuning grid .......................................... 30

Ta pe Operation/Recording

Ta pe playback ...................................................... 31

Rewinding / Fast forwarding ............................ 31

General information on recording ................. 31

Preparation for recording ................................ 32

Synchro start CD recording ............................ 32

One touch recording......................................... 32

Recording timer .................................................. 32

Clock/Timer

Clock setting ....................................................... 33

Timer setting ....................................................... 33

Activating and deactivating timer ................... 33

Sleep timer setting ............................................. 33

Sound and Volume Controls

Sound control ..................................................... 34

Adjusting volume and sound ........................ 34

Incredible Surround ........................................ 34

Microphone Mixing ............................................ 34

Key Control ......................................................... 34

Echo ....................................................................... 34

Switching off the volume temporarily ........ 34

Listening through headphones ..................... 34

Specifications ........................................... 35

DVD Menu Operations

Using the system menu ..................................... 25

Setting language preference .......................... 25

Setting video preference ............................... 25

Setting audio ..................................................... 25

Troubleshooting .............................. 36-37

Glossary ......................................................... 38

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General Information

English

IMPORTANT!
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE VOLTAGE
SELECTOR LOCATED AT THE REAR OF
THIS SYSTEM IS PRESET AT 220V FROM
THE FACTORY. FOR COUNTRIES THAT
OPERATE AT 110V-127V, PLEASE ADJUST
TO 110V-127V BEFORE YOU SWITCH ON
THE SYSTEM.

Features

Your DVD Micro System with 2-channel full
digital amplifier creates the same dynamic sound
qualities that you find in full-fledged cinemas and
incorporates some of the best features in home
theater technology.

Other features include:

Built-in DTS and Dolby Digital decoder,
supporting Incredible Surround and
stereo.

Additional Component Connections

Lets you connect other audio and audio/visual
components to the system so you can use the
system’s surround sound speakers.

Parental control (rating level)

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

Sleep timer

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

The following formats can’t be supported

• The files like *.VMA, *.AAC, *.DLF, *.M3U,

*.PLS, *.WAV,

• Non-English Album/Title name

• The discs recorded under Joliet format

Region codes

DVDs must be labeled for ALL regions or for
Region 3 in order to play on this system. You

cannot play discs that are labeled for other
regions.

Notes:
–For mixed mode discs, only one mode will be
selected for playback according to the recording
format.
– If you are having trouble playing a certain disc,
remove the disc and try a different one. Improperly
formatted discs will not play on this system.

Supplied accessories

– Composite video cable (yellow)

Discs for playback

Your DVD System will play:

– Digital Video Discs (DVDs)
– Video CDs (VCDs)
– Super Video CDs (SVCDs)
– Windows Media Audio (WMA)
– Digital Video Discs + Rewritable (DVD+RW)
– Compact Discs (CDs)
– Picture (Kodak, JPEG) files on CDR(W)
– Supported MP3-CD format.

• ISO 9660 / UDF format

• Max. title/album name –12 characters

• Max. title number plus album is 255.

• Max. nested directory is 8 levels.

• The max. album number is 32.

• The max. MP3 track number is 999.

• Supported sampling frequencies for MP3

disc: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz.

• Supported Bit-r ates of MP3 disc are: 32, 64,
96, 128, 192, 256 (kbps).

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– Component video cables

(red/blue/green)

– Audio cables (white, red)

– FM wire antenna

– MW loop antenna

– Plug adapter (not for all

versions )

– Remote Control and

two AA batteries

– This instruction booklet and a Quick Use Guide

General Information/Maintenance

10 cm

(4 inches)

10 cm

(4 inches)

10 cm

(4 inches)

DVD Micro Hi-Fi System

CBABC

Environmental information

Any 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
specialised company. Please observe the local
regulations regarding the disposal of packaging
materials, exhausted batteries and old
equipment.

Care and safety information

Avoid high temperatures, moisture,
water and dust

● Do not expose the system, batteries or discs to

humidity, rain, sand or excessive heat (caused by
heating equipment or direct sunlight). Always
keep disc trays closed to avoid dust buildup on
the lens.

● No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall

be placed on the apparatus.

● No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,

should be placed on the apparatus.

Avoid condensation problem

● The lens may cloud over when the player is

suddenly moved from cold to warm
surroundings, making it impossible to play a disc.
Leave the player in the warm environment until
the moisture evaporates.

Do not block the vents

● Do not operate the system in an enclosed

cabinet and allow about 10 cm (4 inches) of free
space all around the player for adequate
ventilation.

● The ventilation should not be impeded by

covering the ventilation openings with items, such
as newspapers table-cloths, curtains, etc.

Cleaning the cabinet

● Use soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild

detergent solution. Do not use a solution
containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasives.

Cleaning discs

● To clean a CD, wipe it in a

straight line from the center
towards the edge using soft and
lint-free cloth. A cleaning agent
may damage the disc.

● Write only on the printed side

of a CDR(W) and only with a
soft felt-tipped pen.

● Handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the

surface.

Cleaning the disc lens

● After prolonged use, dirt or dust may accumulate

at the disc lens. To ensure good playback quality,
clean the disc lens with Philips CD Lens Cleaner
or any commercially available cleaner. Follow the
instructions supplied with cleaner.

Finding a suitable location

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

Cleaning the head and the tape paths

● To ensure good recording and playback quality,

clean the head A, the capstan(s) B, and
pressure roller(s) C after every 50 hours of tape
operation.

● Use a cotton swab slightly moistened with

cleaning fluid or alcohol.

● You also can clean the head by playing a cleaning

tape once.

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Demagnetising the head

● Use a demagnetising tape available at your dealer.

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Connections

Speaker

(right)

Speaker

(left)

MW loop

antenna

FM wire 

antenna

IN

Television

L

R

IN

-

L

+

+

R

-

Pr/Cr

Pb/Cb

Y

S-VIDEO OUTVIDEO OUT

DIGITAL OUT

AUX in

RL

LINE OUT

SUBWOOFER OUT

FM aerial 75

SPEAKER

8

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

AM
aerial

AC power cord

Cr

Cb

Y

B

A

220-

240V~

110-

127V~

A

220-

240V~

110-

127V~

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Rear connections

The type plate is located at the rear of the
system.

A Powe r

Before connecting the AC power cord to the
wall outlet, ensure that the following are done;
– If your system is equipped with a
Voltage Selector, set the VOLTAGE
SELECTOR to the local power line
voltage.
– All other connections have been made.

WARNING!
–For optimal performance, use only the
original power cable.
–Never make or change any connections
with the power switched on.

Connections

Front

speaker

( left )

Front
speaker
( right )

VIEWING AREA

To avoid overheating of the system, a safety
circuit has been built in. Therefore, your
system may switch to Standby mode
automatically under extreme conditions. If
this happens, let the system cool down
before reusing it (not available for all versions).

B Antennas Connection

Connect the supplied MW loop antenna and FM
antenna to the respective terminals. Adjust the
position of the antenna for optimal reception.

MW Antenna

● Position the antenna as far as possible from a TV,

VCR or other radiation source.

FM Antenna

Step 1: Placing speakers

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Place the front left and right speakers at equal
distances from the TV set and at an angle of
approximately 45 degrees from the listening
position.

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

● For better FM stereo reception, connect an

outdoor FM antenna to the FM AERIAL (FM
ANTENNA) terminal.

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Connections

speaker

(right)

speaker

(left)

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Step 2: Connecting speakers

SUBWOOFER OUT

Step 3: Connecting TV set

+

R

-

-

L

+

SPEAKER

8

Connect the speaker wires to the SPEAKERS
terminals, right speaker to “R” and left speaker to
“L”, coloured (marked) wire to “+” and black
(unmarked) wire to “–”. Fully inser t the stripped
portion of the speaker wire into the terminal as
shown.

Front Left (L)

Speakers

Front Right (R)

–––-

Black

Black

+

Grey

Grey

Notes:
–For optimal sound performance, use the
supplied speakers.
– Do not connect more than one speaker to any
one pair of +/- speaker terminals.
– Do not connect speakers with an impedance
lower than the speakers supplied. Please refer to
the SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual.

IMPORTANT!
The type plate is located on the rear of
the system.

To avoid overheating of the system, a
safety circuit has been built in.
Therefore, your system may switch to
Standby mode automatically under
extreme conditions. If this happens, let
the system cool down before reusing it.

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Pb/Cb

Pr/Cr

DIGITAL OUT

FM aerial 75

Y

S-VIDEO OUTVIDEO OUT

AM
aerial

RL

AUX in

LINE OUT

SUBWOOFER OUT

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

Using Video In jack (CVBS)

● Use the composite video cable (yellow) to

connect the system’s VIDEO OUT jack to the
video input jack (or labeled as A/V In, Video In,
Composite or Baseband) on the TV set.

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