Philips MCD299 User Manual
DVD Micro Theatre
Register your product and get support at
www.philips.com/welcome
MCD299
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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks,
or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
Plays
Windows
TM
Media
TM
.
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THEATER SYSTEMS, INC. US PAT. NO 5,451,942,
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AND OTHER U.S AND WORLD-WIDE PATENTS ISSUED
AND PENDING. “DTS” AND “DTS DIGITAL SURROUND”
ARE RESISTERED TRADEMARKS OF DIGITAL THEATER
SYSTEMS, INC. COPYRIGHT 1996, 2003 DIGITAL THE-
ATER 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-
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Index
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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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Contents
English
General Information
Features .................................................................. 8
Discs for playback ................................................ 8
Supplied accessories ............................................ 9
Environmental information ................................ 9
Care and safety information .............................. 9
Installation
Step 1: Connecting speakers ............................ 11
Step 2: Antennas Connection .......................... 11
Step 3: Connecting TV ....................................... 12
Step 4: Placing the set and speakers ............... 13
Step 5: Connecting the power cord ............... 13
Optional: Connecting additional equipment .....
Controls
Controls on the system .................................... 15
Controls on the remote control .............. 15-16
Preparations
Step 1: Inserting batteries into the remote
control .................................................................. 17
Step 2: Setting the clock ................................... 17
Step 3: Setting video preference .............. 18~19
Step 4: Setting language preference ......... 19~20
Using A/V OUT jack
Using Y Pb Pr OUT jack
.......................................................................... 13-14
Listening to the playback of a non-USB device
Using the VCR for recording DVDs
Connecting a USB device or memory card
Using the remote control to operate the
system
Setting TV Type
Setting TV Display
Setting up Progressive Scan feature (for
Progressive Scan TV only)
Disc Operations
Playing discs ......................................................... 23
Using the disc menu .......................................... 23
Basic playback controls ............................... 23-25
Pausing playback
Selecting a track/chapter/title
Resuming playback from the last stopped
point
Zoom
Differnt play modes: SHUFFLE and REPEAT
Repeat A-B
Slow Motion
Program
Forward/Reverse Searching
Time search & search by chapter/track
number
Information display during playback
Special disc features ........................................... 25
Playing a Title
Camera Angle
Changing the Audio Language
Changing the Audio Channel
Subtitles
Playing MP3/WMA disc ..................................... 26
General operation
Playback selection
Playing JPEG Picture CD................................... 26
General operation
Playback selection
Special JPEG features ......................................... 27
Zoom picture
Slide show playback modes
Playback with multi-angles
Basic Functions
Plug and Play ........................................................ 21
Switching the system on/off ............................. 21
Power-saving automatic standby ..................... 21
Sound control ..................................................... 21
DBB
DSC
Volume control ................................................... 22
Dimming the display screen ............................. 22
Demonstration mode ........................................ 22
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Contents
System Menu Options
Basic operations ................................................. 28
General Setup Page ............................................ 28
OSD Lang
Screen Saver
Audio Setup Page ........................................ 28~29
Night Mode
Digital Output
Dolby Digital Setup
Video Setup Page................................................ 29
TV Display
Progress
TV Type
Preference Page ........................................... 29~31
Audio
Subtitle
Disc Menu
Parental
Password
Default
Radio Reception
Tuning to radio stations .................................... 32
Programming radio stations ...................... 32~33
Automatic programming
Manual programming
Tuning to preset radio stations ....................... 33
Changing tuning grid .......................................... 33
External Sources
Using a non-USB device.................................... 34
Using a USB mass storage device ............. 34-35
Appendix ............................................... 43~44
How to mount your system onto wall .. 43~44
What’s in the supplied mounting kit
What else you’ll need
Preparation
Mounting your main unit onto wall
Mounting your speakers onto wall
English
Timer
Timer setting ....................................................... 36
Sleep timer setting ............................................. 37
Specifications ........................................... 38
Tr oubleshooting ............................. 39~41
Glossary ......................................................... 42
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General Information
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English
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome
to Philips!
To fully benefit from the support that Philips
offers, register your product at www.philips.com/
welcome.
Features
Your DVD Micro Theatre with 2.1 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 Dolby Digital decoder, supporting
Incredible Surround and DSC sound setting.
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.
– Digital Video Discs + Rewritable
(DVD+RW)
– Compact Discs (CDs)
– Picture (Kodak, JPEG) files on CDR(W)
– Windows Media Audio (WMA)
– Supported MP3-CD format.
• ISO 9660 / UDF format
• Max. title/album name –10 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-rates of MP3 disc are: 32, 64,
96, 128, 192, 256 (kbps).
Sleep timer
Enables the system to switch to standby mode
automatically at a preset time.
Night Mode
Lets you compress the dynamic range, reducing
the difference in loudness between different
sounds in Dolby Digital mode.
Progressive Scan
Provides high quality flicker-free images for film
based sources. When a picture refreshes, its
vertical resolution can double to 525 lines.
Note:
–To fully enjoy the progressive scan feature, you
need a progressive scan TV.
Discs for playback
Your DVD System will play:
– Digital Video Discs (DVDs)
– Video CDs (VCDs)
– Super Video CDs (SVCDs)
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The following formats can’t be supported
• The files like *.VMA, *.AAC, *.DLF, *.M3U,
*.PLS, *.WAV,
• The discs recorded under Joliet format
Region Codes
DVDs must be labeled as shown below in order
to play on this DVD 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.
General Information/Maintenance
Supplied accessories
– A/V cord (R/W/Y)
– Component video cables (red/blue/green)
– FM wire antenna
– MW loop antenna
– 15-pin D-Sub cable
– Stands for the main set and speakers
–Wall mounting kit
– Remote Control
– This instruction booklet and a quick start guide
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
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).
● 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.
● The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping
or splashing.
● Excessive sound pressure from earphones and
headphones can cause hearing loss.
● Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat
such as sunshine, fire or the like.
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 disc, 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 disc and only with a soft
felt-tipped pen.
● Handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the
surface.
Finding a suitable location
● Place the player on a flat, hard, stable surface.
● Install this unit near the AC outlet and where the
AC power plug can be reached easily.
English
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.
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Installation
English
AC power
cord
Subwoofer
AC CORD
A/V cord
S-VIDEO
IN
AUDIO
TV IN
IN
VIDEO IN
FM wire antenna
S-VIDEO
IN
AUDIO
TV IN
IN
VIDEO IN
MW loop antenna
Speaker
(right)
R
SPEAKERS 6 Ω
L
Y/Pb/Pr OUT
A/V OUT
CONNECT TO SUB WOOFER
IMPORTANT!
– The type plate is located at the rear of
the system.
–The voltage selector located at the
rear of this system is preset at
220V-240V from the factory. For
countries that operate at 110V-127V,
please adjust to 110V-127V before you
switch on the system.
– Before connecting the AC power cord
on the rear of the subwoofer to the wall
outlet, ensure that all other connections
have been made.
–Never make or change any
connections with the power switched on.
– High voltage! Do not open. You run the
risk of getting an electric shock.
– The machine does not contain any
user-serviceable parts.
– Modification of the product could
result in hazardous radiation of EMC or
other unsafe operation.
Speaker
(left)
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).
Note:
– Before installation is finished, it is not
recommended to remove the protective plastic film
attached to the surface of the front panel to avoid
any scratch caused during installation.
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Installation
Step 1: Connecting speakers
AC CORD
R
SPEAKERS 6 Ω
L
Y/Pb/Pr OUT
A/V OUT
CONNECT TO SUB WOOFER
1 Place the main set with the front side facing
down on a flat and firm surface.
2 Connect the two front speaker cables to the
SPEAKERS (6 Ω) terminals: right speaker to
"R" and left speaker to "L".
3 Remove the detachable cover at the left bottom
of the main set to expose the CONNECT TO
SUB WOOFER terminal.
4 Connect the CONNECT TO SUB
WOOFER terminal of the main set to the
CONNECT TO MAIN SET terminal of the
subwoofer with the supplied 15-pin D-Sub cable
by matching the pins. Fix the two screws on the
connectors to ensure firm connection.
5 Mount the detachable cover back until hearing a
click.
Step 2: 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
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Notes:
– Ensure that the speaker cables are correctly
connected. Improper connections may damage the
system due to short-circuit.
–For optimal sound performance, use the
supplied speakers.
– Do not connect speakers with an impedance
lower than the speakers supplied. Please refer to
the SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual.
– The delivery-attached 15-pin D-Sub cable is
intended for use with this system only. Never try it
on any other devices (e.g., do not use it in
connection of your PC).
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● For better FM stereo reception, connect an
outdoor FM antenna to the FM ANTENNA
terminal.
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Step 3: Connecting TV
Using Y Pb Pr OUT jack
IMPORTANT!
–You only need to make one video
connection from the following options,
depending on the capabilities of your TV.
– Connect the DVD system directly to
the TV.
Using AV OUT jack
S-VIDEO
IN
AUDIO
TV IN
IN
S-VIDEO
IN
AUDIO
TV IN
IN
VIDEO IN
CONNECT TO SUB WOOFER
SPEAKERS 6 Ω
Y/Pb/Pr OUT
R
L
A/V OUT
VIDEO IN
1 Connect the end of the supplied AV cord with
only one connector to the AV OUT jack of the
DVD system.
2 For the other end, connect the video output
connector (yellow) to the video input jack (or
labeled as A/ V In, CVBS, Composite or
Baseband) on the TV. To hear the sound of this
DVD system through your TV, connect the audio
connectors (white/ red) to the audio input jacks
on the TV.
IMPORTANT!
– The progressive scan video quality is
only possible when using Y Pb Pr, and a
progressive scan TV is required.
R
CONNECT TO SUB WOOFER
SPEAKERS 6 Ω
R
L
Y/Pb/Pr OUT
A/V OUT
1 Use component video cables (red/blue/green) to
connect the COMPOENT VIDEO
OUTPUT (Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y) jack to the
corresponding Component video input jacks (or
labeled as Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr or YUV) on the TV.
2 If you are using a Progressive Scan TV (TV must
indicate Progressive Scan or ProScan capability),
to activate TV Progressive Scan, please refer to
your TV user manual. For DVD system
Progressive Scan function, see "PreparationsSetting up Progressive Scan feature".
Note:
– If your TV does not support Progressive Scan, you
will not be able to view the picture.
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AUDIO OUT
L
R
VCR
(for example)
CONNECT TO SUB WOOFER
R
L
SPEAKERS 6 Ω
Y/Pb/Pr OUT
A/V OUT
Step 4: Placing the set and
speakers
With the supplied detachable stands and wall
mounting kit, you can either place the main set
and speakers on desktop or mount them onto
wall. Desktop installation is taken for example
here. For how to mount the system onto wall,
please refer to Appendix and the attached Wall
Mounting Instructions.
1 Align the side marked PRESS4 of the larger-
size stand with the slots at the bottom of the
main set.
2 Push the stand down into the slots until you hear
a click.
3 Attach the two smaller-size stands to the
speakers in the same way.
4 Place the main set and speakers upright on the
desktop with the support of the stands.
Step 5: Connecting the power
cord
After everything is connected properly,
plug in the AC power cord on the rear of
the subwoofer to the power outlet.
Never make or change any connection with the
power switched on.
Optional: Connecting additional
equipment
Listening to the playback of a non-USB
device
English
Note:
–To remove the stand from the main set or either
speaker, while pressing down PRESS4, pull the
stand out from the slots.
● 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 desk) (cable not supplied).
● Before star ting operation, press SOURCE on
the front panel to select AUX or press AUX on
the remote control in order to activate the input
source.
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Using the VCR for recording DVDs
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
VCR
R
SPEAKERS 6 Ω
L
Y/Pb/Pr OUT
A/V OUT
CONNECT TO SUB WOOFER
1 Connect the end of the supplied AV cord with
only one connector to the A/V OUT jack of
the DVD system.
2 For the other end, connect the video output
connector (yellow) to the VIDEO IN jack on the
VCR and the audio connectors (white/ red) to
the corresponding audio input jacks on the VCR.
This will allow you to make analogue stereo
(two channel, right and left) recordings.
Connecting a USB device or memory
card
IMPORTANT!
– Before connecting the USB plug, first
slide open the protective cover on the
L
R
socket.
By connecting a USB mass storage device
(including USB flash memory, USB flash players
or memory cards) to the Hi-Fi system, you can
enjoy the device's stored music through the
powerful speakers of Hi-Fi system.
● Inser t the USB device's USB plug into the
socket on the set.
for the devices with USB cables:
1 Insert one plug of the USB cable (not supplied)
to the socket on the set.
2 Insert the other plug of the USB cable to the
USB output terminal of the USB device.
for the memory card:
1 Insert the memory card into a card reader (not
supplied).
2 Use a USB cable (not supplied) to connect the
card reader into the socket on the set.
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Controls
Controls on the system
1 STANDBY-ON y
– switches the system on or to standby mode.
2 Display screen
– shows the status of the system.
3 LEFT ç
– opens/closes the left disc door.
4 RIGHT ç
– opens/closes the right disc door.
5 iR SENSOR
– remote sensor
6 VOLUME -/+
– adjusts the volume level.
7 Disc trays
8 Mode Selection
à / á
for TUNER .................... tunes to a station.
*for DISC/USB ........... fast searches back and
forward within a track/disc.
for Clock/Timer ......... sets the hour.
9 ......................................... stops disc playback or
erases a disc program.
ÉÅ ............................... starts or interrupts
playback.
¡ / ™
for TUNER .................... selects a preset radio
station.
for DISC/USB .............. skips to the previous/next
chapter/title/track.
for Clock/Timer ......... sets the minute.
9 DISC 1/2/3/4
– selects a disc tray for playback.
0 CLOCK
Standby mode
*– sets the system clock.
Playback mode
– displays the system clock.
! SOURCE
– to select the respective sound source : DISC,
USB, TUNER (FM/MW) or AUX.
@ DSC•DBB
*– selects different types of preset sound equalizer
settings (FLAT, POP, CLASSIC, ROCK, JAZZ).
– enables or disables bass enhancement.
# USB DIRECT
– jack for the external USB mass storage device.
Controls on the remote control
1
STANDBY-ON y
– switches the system on or to standby mode.
2 Numeric Keypad (0-9)
– inputs a track/title/chapter number of the disc.
3 PROGRAM
–DVD/VCD/CD/MP3-CD/USB: enters the
program menu.
– Picture CD: during playback, to select a slide
show mode.
–Tuner: programs preset radio stations.
4 SOURCE
– to select the respective sound source: DISC,
USB, TUNER (FM/MW) or AUX.
5 SYSTEM MENU (disc mode only)
– to enter or exit the system menu bar.
6 DISC MENU (disc mode only)
–DVD/VCD: enters or exits the disc contents
menu.
– VCD2.0: switches the playback control mode on
or off .
7 à / á
Tuner
– press to tune to a lower/higher radio frequency
gradually.
– press and hold, then release the key to start
automatic search for a radio frequency
downward/upward.
Disc/USB
– searches fast backward/forward.
– In DISC mode, to select a movement direction in
the disc menu or system menu bar.
–for clock/timer, to set the hour.
8 3/4
– In DISC mode, to select a movement direction in
the disc menu or system menu bar.
– selects different slow playback modes for a VCD/
SVCD/DVD.
English
* = Press and hold the button for more than three seconds.
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Controls
English
9 OK
– to exit or confirm the selection.
0 í/ë
– Disc: skips to the previous/next chapter/title/
track.
–Tuner: selects a preset radio station.
–for clock/timer, to set the minute.
! 9
– In DISC/USB mode, to stop playback or clear a
program.
@ 2;
– In DISC/USB mode, to start or interrupt
playback.
# VOL +/-
– adjusts the volume upward/downward.
$ MODE
– selects various repeat modes or the shuffle play
mode for a disc.
% SUBTITLE
– selects a subtitle language.
^ TIMER/SLEEP
Standby mode
– sets time for switching on the system
automatically.
Power-on mode
– sets the sleep timer function (auto off).
& DISC 1/2/3/4
– selects a disc tray for playback.
* DSC/DBB
*– selects different types of preset sound equalizer
settings (FLAT, POP, CLASSIC, ROCK, JAZZ).
– enables or disables bass enhancement.
( L ç/ R ç
– opens/closes the left/right disc door.
) MUTE
– to interrupt or resume sound reproduction.
¡ DISPLAY/OSD
– displays information on TV screen during
playback.
™ A-B
–for VCD/CD/USB: to repeat a specific section
within the same track.
–for DVD: to repeat a specific section in a disc.
£ DIM
– selects different levels of brightness for the
display screen.
≤ AUDIO
for VCD
– sets Stereo, Mono-Left or Mono-Right sound
mode.
for DVD
– selects an audio language.
∞ ZOOM
–DVD/VCD/Picture CD: enlarges or reduces a
picture or active image on the TV screen.
§ ANGLE/RDS (RDS function unavailable
for this version)
*– DVD: selects a DVD camera angle.
≥ GOTO
–In DISC mode, to fast search in a disc by
entering a time, title, chapter or track.
Notes for remote control:
– First, select the source you wish to
control by pressing one of the source select
keys on the remote control (DISC or
TUNER, for example).
– Then select the desired function ( 2;, í,
ë for example).
* = Press and hold the button for more than three seconds.
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Preparations
IMPORTANT!
– Make sure to complete the
preparation procedures before operating
the system.
Step 1: Inserting batteries into
the Remote Control
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1
2
1 Open the battery compartment.
2 Insert two AAA batteries following the
indications (+/-) inside the compartment.
3 Close the cover.
Using the Remote Control to operate
the Player
1 Aim the Remote Control
directly at the remote sensor
(IR) on the front panel.
2 Do not put any objects between
the Remote Control and the
DVD Player while operating the
DVD Player.
Step 2: Setting the clock
The clock can be set in either 12-hour or
24-hour mode.
1 In standby mode, press and hold CLOCK on
the front panel.
2 Press à / á to set the hours.
3 Press í/ë to set the minutes.
4 Press PROGRAM to select clock mode.
5 Press CLOCK to confirm the time.
Notes:
– The clock setting will be erased when the system
is disconnected from the power supply.
– The system will exit clock setting mode if no
button is pressed within 90 seconds.
English
CAUTION!
– Remove batteries if they are
exhausted or if the Remote Control is
not being used for a long time.
– Do not use old and new or different
types of batteries in combination.
– Batteries contain chemical substances,
so they should be disposed of properly.
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Preparations
English
Step 3: Setting video
IMPORTANT!
– Make sure you have completed all the
necessary connections. (See
"Connections-Connecting TV".)
– – Video Setup Page – –
TV Display
PROGRESS
TV Type
Tu rn on the TV set and set it to the correct
Video-In channel.
➜ You may go to channel 1 on your TV set, then
press the channel button repeatedly until you
see the Video In channel.
➜ Or, you can use the TV remote control to
select different video modes.
➜ Or, set TV to channel 3 or 4 if you are using
an RF modulator.
preference
PAL
Multi
NTSC
NTSC
– If the connected TV is NTSC system, select
this mode. It will change the video signal of a PAL
disc and output in NTSC format.
Setting TV Display
Select the aspect ratio of the TV to be
connected.
4:3 PAN SCAN (Pan and Scan mode )
– If you have a conventional TV set and your
DVD is not formatted for widescreen viewing,
use this setting. A wide picture is displayed on
the whole TV screen with a por tion
automatically cut off.
4:3 LETTER (Letterbox mode )
– If you have a conventional TV set and your
DVD is formatted for widescreen viewing, use
this setting. A wide picture with bands displayed
on the upper and lower portions of the TV
screen.
1 In stop mode or during playback, press
SYSTEM MENU.
2 Press à/á/5/4 on the remote control to
toggle through the functions and select your
preferential option.
➜ Move to Video Setup Page and press 4.
➜ Move to one of the following and press á.
Setting TV Type
Allows you to select the colour system matching
the connected TV set.
PAL
– If the connected TV is PAL system, select this
mode. It will change the video signal of a NTSC
disc and output in PAL format.
Multi
– If the connected TV is multi system, select this
mode.The output format will be in accordance
with the video signal of the disc.
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16:9 (Wide screen mode)
– If you have a widescreen TV set, use this
setting (you must also set your widescreen TV to
“full size”) available on a disc, then the disc’s own
preference will be used.
Preparations
Note:
The format you select must be available on the
disc. If it is not, the setting for TV Display will not
affect the picture during playback.
To exit the menu
Press SYSTEM MENU again.
Setting up Progressive Scan feature (for
Progressive Scan TV only)
The progressive scan display twice the number
of frames per seconds than interlaced scanning
(ordinary normal TV system). With nearly double
the number of lines, progressive scan offers
higher picture resolution and quality.
IMPORTANT!
Before enabling the progressive scan
feature, you must ensure:
1) Your TV can accept progressive signals, a
progressive scan TV is required.
2) You have connected the DVD player to your
TV using Y Pb Pr (see “Installation-Step 3:
Connecting TV - Using Y Pb Pr OUT jack ”.)
1 Tu rn on your TV.
2 Tu rn off your TV progressive scan mode or turn
on interlaced mode (refer to your TV user
manual).
3 Press STANDBY-ON B to turn on the DVD
player.
4 Select the correct Video Input channel.
➜ The DVD background screen appears on the
TV.
5 Press SYSTEM MENU.
6 Press à/á repeatedly to select "Video
Setup page".
7 Move to “Progress” and press á.
8 Move to “On” and press OK to confirm.
➜ The setup is complete now and you can start
to enjoy the high quality picture.
Step 4: Setting language
preference
You can select your preferred language settings
so that this DVD Micro System will automatically
switch to the language for you whenever you
load a disc. If the language selected is not
available on the disc, the language set by default
will be used instead. But the menu language of
the DVD Micro System cannot be changed once
selected.
1 In stop mode or during playback, press
SYSTEM MENU.
2 Press à/á/5/4 on the remote control to
select your preferred option.
➜ Move to General Setup Page and
Preference Page respectively and press 4.
➜ Move to one of the following and press á.
– – General Setup Page – –
OSD Lang
Screen Saver
OSD Lang (On-Screen Display)
Switches the display language on the TV screen.
Select the language from the displayed list.
English
Spanish
Portuguese
Thai
Chinese
Others
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Preparations
English
– – Preference Page – –
Audio
Subtitle
Disc Menu
Parental
Password
Default
Audio (DVD only)
Switches the display language of the sound track.
Select the language from the displayed list.
Subtitle (DVD only)
Switches the display language of the subtitle.
Select the language from the displayed list.
Disc Menu (DVD only)
Select the language for the DVD menu.
When the selected language is not recorded in
the DVD, one of the recorded languages will be
selected automatically (except for OSD).
You can reset all the DVD settings except for
Rating.
If the language selected is not available on the
disc, the original language designated by each
disc will be selected.
3 Press 5/4 to select a language and press OK.
4 Repeat steps 2~3 for other settings.
English
Spanish
Portuguese
Thai
Chinese
Others
To exit the menu
Press SYSTEM MENU again.
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Basic Functions
Plug and Play (for tuner installlation)
Plug and Play allows you to store all available
radio stations automatically.
First time setup/power up
1 When you turn on the main supply, "AUTO
INSTALL - PRESS PLAY" is displayed.
2 PressÉÅ on the system to start installation.
➜ "PLUG AND PLAY" .... "INSTALL" is
displayed, followed by "TUNER" and "AUTO".
➜ PROG star ts flashing.
➜ All available radio stations with sufficient signal
strength will be stored automatically, starting
from FM and followed by MW band.
➜ When all the available radio stations are
stored or the memory for 40 presets are used,
the last preset radio station will be played.
To reinstall Plug and Play
1 In standby or demonstration mode, press and
holdÉÅon the system until "AUTO INSTALL
- PRESS PLAY" is displayed.
1 PressÉÅ again to start installation.
➜ All previously stored radio stations will be
replaced.
To exit without storing the Plug and Play
● Press 9 on the system.
➜ If you do not complete the Plug and Play
installation, the function will be restarted when
you next turn on the main supply again.
Notes:
– When the power is turned on, the disc tray may
open and close to initialise the system.
– 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.
Switching the system on/off
● Press STANDBY-ON B.
● Press DISC, USB, TUNER or AUX on the
remote.
➜ The system will switch to the selected source.
● Press LEFT ç or RIGHT ç on the front
panel (L ç or R çon the remote).
➜ The system will switch to the disc source.
To switch the system to standby mode
● Press STANDBY-ON B.
➜ The interactive sound settings, last selected
source and tuner presets will be retained in the
player’s memory.
Power-saving automatic standby
As a power-saving feature, the system will
automatically switch to Standby mode if you do
not press any buttons within 15 minutes after a
disc has stopped playing.
Sound Control
DBB and DSC sound features cannot be
activated at the same time.
DBB (Dynamic Bass Boost)
DBB enhances the bass response.
● Press DSC•DBB on the remote to enable/
disable DBB feature.
➜ Some discs might be recorded in high
modulation, which causes a distortion at high
volume. If this occurs, switch off DBB or reduce
the volume.
DSC (Digital Sound Control)
DSC provides a different type of preset sound
equalizer setting.
● Press and hold DSC•DBB on the remote
repeatedly to select: FLAT, POP, CLASSIC, ROCK
or JAZZ.
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Basic Functions
English
Volume control
Press VOLUME -/+ (VOL +/- on the remote)
to increase or decrease the volume level.
➜ ”VOL XX” is displayed on the display panel.
“XX” denotes the volume level.
To switch off the volume temporarily
● Press MUTE on the remote.
➜ Playback will continue without sound and
“MUTING” flashes.
● To activate sound reproduction, you can:
– press MUTE again;
– adjust the volume controls;
– change source.
Dimming the display screen
● Press DIM repeatedly to select different levels of
brightness for the display screen.
Demonstration mode
The system has a demonstration mode that
shows the various features offered by the system.
To activate the demonstration
● In standby mode, press 9 on the system to
activate the demo mode.
➜ Demonstration will begin.
To deactivate the demonstration
● Press 9 on the system again.
➜ “DEMO OFF” is displayed.
Note:
– Even if you remove the AC power cord and
reconnect it to the wall socket, the demonstration
will remain off until you activate it again.
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Disc Operations
IMPORTANT!
– This system is designed for regular
discs. Therefore, do not use any
accessories such as disc stabiliser rings or
disc treatment sheets, etc., as offered on
the market, because they may jam the
disc mechanism.
– Do not move the system during
playback. Doing so may damage the
system.
–DVD discs and players are designed
with regional restrictions. Before playing
a disc, make sure the disc matches the
regional code of your player.
– According to the format requirement
of DVD or VCD, some operations may be
different or restricted.
– Do not push on the disc tray or put
any objects other than disc in the slot
loader. Doing so may cause the disc
player malfunction.
– If ø appears on the TV screen when a
button is pressed, it means the function
is not available on the current disc at the
current time.
Playing discs
1 Connect the power cords of the system and TV
(or any optional stereo or AV receiver) to a
power outlet.
2 Turn on the TV power and set to the correct
Video In channel. (See "Setting up the TV".)
3 Press STANDBY-ON 2.
➜ You should see the blue Philips DVD
background screen on the TV.
4 Press LEFT ç or RIGHT ç on the front
panel (L ç or R çon the remote control) to
open the left or right disc door respectively.
➜ OPEN is displayed when the left or right disc
door slides open.
5 Insert one or more discs with the printed side
facing you. Press LEFT ç or RIGHT ç on
the front panel (L ç or R çon the remote
control) again to close the disc door.
➜ CLOSE is displayed briefly. Then, the DVD
player will play all the discs in the four disc trays
one by one starting from “DISC 1”. If no disc is
found in a disc tray, the DVD player will
automatically turn to the next one. In this case,
CHANGING will be displayed briefly followed by
LOAD. If no disc is found in any of the four disc
trays, NO DISCwill be displayed.
➜ If a disc menu appears on the TV, see "Using
the disc menu".
➜ If the disc is locked by parental control, you
must enter your four-digit password. (See
"Preference Page - Password".)
6 At any time, simply press 9 to stop playback.
Using the disc menu
For disc with Table Of Contents, a menu may
appear on the TV screen once you load the disc.
To select a playback feature or item
● Use à/á/5/4 and OK or Numeric
Keypad (0-9) on the remote.
➜ Playback will star t automatically.
To access or exit the menu
● Press DISC MENU on the remote.
For VCD with Playback Control (PBC)
feature (version 2.0 only)
PBC playback allows you to play Video CDs
interactively, following the menu on the display.
● During playback, press DISC MENU.
➜ If PBC was ON, it will switch to OFF and
continue playback.
➜ If PBC was OFF, it will switch to ON and
return to menu screen.
Basic playback controls
Pausing playback (DVD/VCD/CD/MP3
/WMA)
1 During playback, press 2;.
➜ Playback will pause and sound will be muted.
2 Press 2; again to resume.
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Disc Operations
English
Selecting a track/chapter/title (DVD/
VCD/CD/MP3/WMA)
1 Press í/ë during playback to go to the
previous or next chapter/title/track.
2 To go directly to any chapter/ title/track, enter
the chapter/ title/track number using the
Numeric Keypad (0-9).
Resuming playback from the last
stopped point (DVD/VCD/CD/MP3
/WMA)
● In stop mode and when a disc has not been
removed, press 2;.
To cancel resume mode
● In stop mode, press 9 again.
Zoom (DVD/VCD/JPEG)
Zooming allows you to enlarge or reduce the
video image during playback.
1 Press ZOOM repeatedly to enlarge or reduce
the playback video image.
2 Press 22/33/5/4 to pan across the TV
screen.
Differnt play modes: SHUFFLE and
REPEAT (DVD/VCD/CD/MP3/WMA)
● Press MODE on the remote control repeatedly
to choose a repeat mode during playback.
in File list / Playlist mode:
● Press MODE repeatedly to select the
following:
REPEAT ONE ➜ REPEAT ALL ➜ SHUFFLE ➜
NORMAL PLAYBACK
In shuffle playback mode:
● Press P button to select another track in a
shuffle order.
● Press 9 to stop shuffle playback.
Repeat A-B (DVD/VCD/CD/MP3/WMA)
1 Press A-B at your chosen starting point.
2 Press A-B again at your chosen end point.
➜ The section A and B can be set only within
the same chapter/track.
➜ The section will now repeat continuously.
3 To exit the sequence, press A-B again.
Slow Motion (DVD/VCD)
1 Press 5 or 4 on the remote control during
playback to select the required forward or
backward speed: 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 or 1/16.
➜ Sound will be muted.
2 To return to normal speed, press 2;.
Program (not for Picture CD)
To select favourite tracks/chapters for playback in
preferred sequence.
For DVD - repeat chapter/title
● Press MODE repeatedly to select the following:
REPEAT CHAPTER ➜ REPEAT TITLE ➜
REPEAT ALL ➜ SHUFFLE ➜ NORMAL
PLAYBACK
For SVCD/VCD/CD - repeat track/disc
● Press MODE repeatedly to select the following:
REPEAT TRACK ➜ REPEAT ALL➜SHUFFLE ➜
NORMAL PLAYBACK
For MP3/WMA repeat - track/album/disc
in Folder mode:
● Press MODE repeatedly to select the following:
REPEAT ONE ➜ REPEAT ALL ➜ SHUFFLE ➜
NORMAL PLAYBACK
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1 Press PROGRAM to enter the program mode.
2 Use the Numerical Keypad (0-9) to directly
input the tracks or chapters.
3 Move the cursor by pressing à/á/5/4 to
select START.
4 Press OK to start playback.
Disc Operations
Forward/Reverse Searching (DVD/VCD/
CD)
1 Press 22/33 during playback to select the
required speed: X2, X4, X8, X16 or X32
(backward or forward).
➜ Sound will be muted.
2 To return to normal speed, press 2;.
Time search & search by chapter/track
number (DVD/VCD/CD/MP3/WMA)
1 Press GOTO until the time or chapter/track
edit box appears.
2 Enter hours, minutes and seconds from left to
right in the time edit box using the Numeric
Keypad (0-9) on the remote.
OR
Enter your desired chapter/track number in the
chapter/track edit box using the Numeric
Keypad (0-9) on the remote.
Information display during playback
(DVD/VCD/CD/MP3/WMA)
● During playback, press DISPLAY/OSD to
show disc information on the TV screen.
For DVD/VCD/SVCD
➜ A menu showing the disc information.
➜ Display off.
Special disc features
Playing a Title (DVD)
1 Press DISC MENU.
➜ The disc title menu appears on the TV screen.
2 Use à/á/5/4 to select a play option.
3 Press OK to confirm.
Camera Angle (DVD)
● Press ANGLE/RDS repeatedly to select
different desired angle.
Changing the Audio Language (for DVD
recorded with multiple languages)
● Press AUDIO repeatedly to select different
audio languages.
Changing the Audio Channel (for VCD
only)
● Press AUDIO to select the available audio
channels provided by the disc (Mono Left, Mono
Right or Stereo).
Subtitles (DVD)
● Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select different
subtitle languages.
English
For CD
➜ Elapsed playback time of the current track.
➜ Remaining playback time of the current track.
➜ Elapsed playback time of the whole disc.
➜ Remaining playback time of the whole disc.
➜ Display off.
For MP3 CD/WMA
➜ Elapsed playback time of the current track.
➜ Remaining playback time of the current track.
➜ Display off.
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Disc Operations
English
IMPORTANT!
–You have to turn on your TV and set to
the correct Video In channel. (See
"Setting up the TV".)
Playing MP3/WMA disc
General operation
1 Load an MP3/WMA disc.
➜ A data disc menu appears on the TV screen
and playback starts automatically from the first
track.
2 Press à to move to the album column on the
left of the TV screen, then use 5/4 to select an
album and press OK to open it.
00:00 00:00
001/005
\MP3\Sample\102A\
---
??
MP3
102A-G
??
102A-L
MP3
??
MP3
102A-F
3 Press á to move to the track column on the
right of the TV screen and then use 5/4 to
highlight a track; or directly use the Numeric
Keypad (0-9) to input a track number.
4 Press OK to confirm.
➜ The playback will start from the selected
track to the end of the album.
PHILIPS
Playing JPEG Picture CD
General operation
1 Load a JPEG Picture CD.
➜ A data disc menu appears on the TV screen
and playback starts automatically from the first
file.
2 Press à to move to the folder column on the
left of the TV screen, then use 5/4 to select a
folder and press OK to open it.
3 Press á to move to the file column on the
right of the TV screen and then use 5/4 to
highlight a file; or directly use the Numeric
Keypad (0-9) to input a file number.
4 Press OK to confirm.
➜ The playback will start from the selected
picture to the end of the folder.
Playback selection
During playback, you can:
● Press í/ë to select another file in the current
folder.
● Use à/á/5/4 on the remote to rotate/flip
the picture files.
● Press 2; repeatedly to pause/resume playback.
● Press 9 to stop playback and return to the disc
content menu.
Note:
The disc reading time may exceed 10 seconds due
to large number of songs compiled onto the disc.
Playback selection
During playback, you can:
● Press í/ë to select another track in the
current album.
● Press 2; repeatedly to pause/resume playback.
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