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
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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2
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
English
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 WallMounting 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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English
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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