Philips MCD388 98 User Manual

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Contents

5 Play 20

Play discs 20

Use the disc menu 20
Select an audio language 20

1 Important 5

Safety 5

Hearing safety 6

Notice 7

2 Your DVD Micro Theater 9

Introduction 9
What’s in the box 9
Overview of the main unit 10
Overview of the remote control 11

Select a subtitle language 20
Play from USB/CARD 21
Play DivX video 21
Play MP3/WMA/picture fi les 21
Play control 22

Select repeat/shuffl e play options 22

Repeat A-B (DVD/VCD/CD/MP3/

WMA) 22

Search forward/backward 22

Search by time or chapter/track

number 22

Resume video play from last stopped

3 Connect 13

point 22

Place the unit 13
Before you connect 13
Connect TV 13

Connect video cables 13
Option 1: Connect through HDMI 13
Option 2: Connect through component
video 14
Option 3: Connect through S-Video 14
Option 4: Connect through composite
video 15
Connect audio cables 15

Connect FM antenna 15

Play options 23

Display play information 23

Program 23

Zoom in/out image 23

Slow-motion play 23

Change the audio channel 23

Select a camera angle 23
Picture view options 23

Preview pictures 23

Select a slide show play mode 24

Rotate picture 24

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Connect power 15
Place the unit 16

4 Get started 17

Prepare the remote control 17
Set clock 17
Turn on 17

Set up wireless connection manually 18

Switch to standby mode 18
Find the correct viewing channel 18
Select the correct TV system 18
Change system menu language 18
Turn on Progressive Scan 19

6 Adjust settings 25

General setup 25
Audio setup 25
Video setup 26
Preference setup 26

7 Tune to FM radio stations 28

Program radio stations automatically 28
Program radio stations manually 28
Tune to a preset radio station 28

Turn off progressive scan manually 19

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8 Adjust volume level and sound effect

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Adjust volume level 29

Adjust subwoofer volume 29
Select a sound effect 29

Select a preset sound effect 29

Enhance bass 29

Select automatic loudness control 29

Select surround sound effect 29
Mute sound 29
Listen through headphone 29

9 Other features 30

Activate demonstration mode 30
Adjust brightness of display panel 30
Set the alarm timer 30
Set the sleep timer 30
Connect other devices 30

Listen to an audio player 30

Record to a digital recorder 31

10 Product information 32

Specifi cations 32

Amplifi er 32

Disc 32

Tuner (FM) 32

Speakers 32

General information 32
Supported disc formats 33
USB/SD/MMC playability information 33

11 Troubleshooting 34

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1 Important

Safety

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

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a Read these instructions.
b Keep these instructions.
c Heed all warnings.
d Follow all instructions.
e Do not use this apparatus near water.
f Clean only with dry cloth.
g Do not block any ventilation openings.

Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.

h Do not install near any heat sources such

moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.

m Unplug this apparatus during lightning

storms or when unused for long periods
of time.

n Refer all servicing to qualifi ed service

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

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 •

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.

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.
The batteries shall not be exposed to •
excessive heat such as sunshine, fi re
or the like.

p Apparatus shall not be exposed to

dripping or splashing.

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q Do not place any sources of danger on

the apparatus (e.g. liquid fi lled objects,

Warning

lighted candles).

r 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.

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

Warning

Never remove the casing of this unit. •
Never lubricate any part 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.

Know these safety symbols

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.

Wall mounting of the unit should only be
performed by qualifi ed personnel. The unit
must only be mounted on an appropriate wall
bracket and on a wall that can safely hold the
weight of the unit. Improper wall mounting
can result in severe injury or damage. Do not
attempt to wall mount the unit yourself.

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 ‘comfort 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.

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

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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.

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.

The making of unauthorized copies of copy­protected 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.

HDMI, and HDMI logo and High-Defi nition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC.
The SD, SDHC and microSD logos are

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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

Any changes or modifi cations made to this

trademarks of the SD Card Association.

The USB-IF Logos are trademarks of Universal
Serial Bus Implementers Forum, inc.

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

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

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

equipment.

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DivX, DivX Certifi ed, and associated logos are
trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under
license.
Offi cial DivX® Ultra Certifi ed product.
Plays all versions of DivX® video (including
DivX® 6) with enhanced playback of DivX®
media fi les and the DivX® Media Format.

This apparatus includes this label:

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2 Your DVD

You can play DVD discs with the following
region codes:

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/SD/MMC devices

DVD region code Countries

English

Asia Pacifi c, Taiwan, Korea

Australia, New Zealand

What’s in the box

Check and identify the contents of your
package:

enjoy audio from discs or USB/SD/MMC •
devices
view pictures from discs or USB/SD/MMC •
devices

You can enrich sound output with these
sound effects:

Digital Sound Control (DSC)•
Dynamic Bass Boost (DBB)•
Bass/treble enhancement•
Dolby Virtual Speakers (DVS)•

The unit supports these media/disc formats:

Main unit•
Digital wireless subwoofer•
Table stand•
Composite video cable (yellow)•
Power cord•
Remote control with battery•
FM wire antenna•
Wall mount template•
MP3 Link cable•
User manual•
Quick Start Guide•

ReWritable

Recordable

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Overview of the main unit

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q

Caution

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

a STANDBY-ON

Turn on the apparatus; switch to •
standby mode.

b Display panel

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k

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g VOLUME -/+

h SLIDE OPEN

i

i

Adjust volume.•
Adjust time.•
Select a source for the alarm timer.•

Slide open the cover to reveal more •
buttons and sockets.

USB socket.•

h

g

f

Display current status.•

c Disc compartment
d Remote control sensor
e EJECT

Eject the disc.•

f CLOCK

Set the clock.•

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j SD/MMC

SD/MMC card socket.•

k

Headphone socket.•

l MP3 LINK

Jack for an external audio device.•

m PRESET

Skip to the previous/next title/•
chapter/track.
Select a preset radio station.•

/

n TUNING /

Search within a track or disc.•
Tune to a radio station.•

Overview of the remote
control

o SOURCE

Select a source.•

p

Start or pause play.•

q

Stop play.•
Erase a program.•
Activate/deactivate the demonstration •
mode.

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a

Turn on the apparatus; switch to •
standby mode.

b Source selection keys

Select a source.•

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c DISPLAY/RDS (RDS function unavailable

For DVD/DivX video, select an audio •

for this version)

Display play information on a •
connected TV.

d DISC MENU

For video discs: access or exit the disc •
menu.
For video discs with playback •
control(PBC): turn on/off PBC.

e SLEEP/TIMER

Set the sleep timer.•
Set the alarm timer.•

f

/

Search within a track or disc.•
For menus, navigate left/right.•

language.

m SUBTITLE

Select a subtitle language.•

n GOTO

During disc play, specify a position to •
start play.

o ANGLE/PROG

Select a DVD camera angle.•
Program tracks.•
Program titles/chapters for DVD play.•
Program radio stations.•

p Numeric keypad

Select a title/chapter/track directly.•

Tune to a radio station.•
Move an enlarged picture left/right.•

g

SLOW / ZOOM

For menus: navigate up/down.•
Move an enlarged picture up/down.•
Rotate or invert pictures.•
(•

SLOW) For video discs: select a
slow play mode.
(•

ZOOM) For pictures or video:
zoom in/out.

h LOUD/DBB

Turn on or off automatic loudness •
adjustment.
Turn on or off dynamic bass •

q SURROUND

Enable/disable Dolby Virtual Speakers •
(DVS) sound effect.

r

/

Skip to the previous/next track.•
Skip to the previous/next title or •
chapter.
Select a preset radio station.•

s

Stop play.•
Erase a program.•

t DSC

Select a preset sound setting.•

enhancement.

i VOL +/-

Adjust volume.•
Adjust time.•
During timer setting, select a source.•

j MUTE

Mute or restore volume.•

k SUBW VOL

Adjust subwoofer volume.•

l AUDIO

For VCD, select stereo, mono-left or •
mono-right channel.

u OK /

Start or pause play.•
Confi rm a selection.•

v A-B

Repeat a specifi c section within a •
track/disc.

w SYSTEM MENU

Access or exit the system setup menu.•

x MODE/DIM

Select repeat play modes.•
Select shuffl e play modes.•
Select a brightness level for the display •
screen.

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3 Connect

Place the unit

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Connect TV

Connect video cables

With this connection, you can watch video from

1

Place the unit near to the TV.

2 Keep the speakers at the normal listening

ear-level and directly parallel to the
listening area.

3 Place the subwoofer at the corner of the

room or at least one meter away from the
TV.

Note

the unit on the TV screen.
You can select the best video connection that
your TV supports.

Option 1: Connect through HDMI •
(for a HDMI, DVI or HDCP-compliant
TV).
Option 2: Connect through SCART •
(for a standard TV).
Option 3: connect through •
component video (for a standard TV
or Progressive Scan TV).
Option 4: connect through S-Video •
(for a standard TV).
Option 5: connect through composite •
video (CVBS) (for a standard TV).

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.

Before you connect

Place a soft cloth on a hard, fl at, stable

1

surface.

2 With its front panel face-down, place the

Option 1: Connect through HDMI

unit onto the cloth.

3 Remove the rear cover.

HDMI IN

TV

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Connect HDMI (High Defi nition Multimedia
Interface), DVI (Digital Visual Interface), or
HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Contents
Protection)-compliant TVs through HDMI
for the best picture quality. This connection
transmits both video and audio signals. Through
this connection, you can watch DVDs that
contain HD (High-Defi nition) content.

Note

Some TVs do not support HDMI audio transmission.•
This connection provides the best video quality.•

1 Connect an HDMI cable (not supplied) to:

the• HDMI OUT socket on this unit.
the HDMI input socket on the TV.•

Note

If your TV has only a DVI connection, connect through •
a HDMI/DVI adaptor. An extra audio connection is
needed to complete this connection.

Option 2: Connect through
component video

Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y

COMPONENT VIDEO IN PUT

TV

1 Connect component video cables (red/

blue/green - not supplied) to:

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

Option 3: Connect through S-Video

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

S-VIDEO IN

TV

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1 Connect an S-video cable (not supplied)

to:

the• S-Video socket on this unit.
the S-Video input socket on the TV.•

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Option 4: Connect through
composite video

Connect FM antenna

VIDEO IN

TV

Tip

This unit does not support MW radio reception.•

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1 Connect the supplied composite video

cable to:

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

Connect audio cables

1 Connect the supplied FM antenna to the

FM AERIAL socket on the unit.

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.

•

Risk of electric shock! When you unplug the AC power,
always pull the plug from the socket. Never pull the
cord.

•

Before you connect the AC power, ensure you have
completed all other connections.

TV

L AUDIO OUT R

1 To play sound from the TV through this

unit, connect audio cables (red/white - not
supplied) to:

the• AUX IN L/R sockets on this unit.
the audio output sockets on the TV.•

1 Connect the power plug of the main unit

to the wall outlet.

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2 Switch the voltage selector at the bottom

of the digital wireless subwoofer to the
local power line voltage.

3 Connect the power plug of the subwoofer

to the wall outlet.

3 Place the main unit on a hard, fl at and

stable surface.

Tip

• You can also mount the unit on a wall .

Place the unit

1

Attach the rear cover.

2 Attach the supplied table stand to the

bottom of the main unit.

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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
back of the apparatus. Write the numbers here:
Model No. __________________________
Serial No. ___________________________

Note

Before you press any function button on the remote •
control, fi rst select the correct source with the remote
control instead of the main unit.

•

If you are not going to use the remote control for a
long time, remove the battery.

Set clock

1

In the standby mode, press and hold

CLOCK on the front panel to activate the
clock setting mode.

The hour digits are displayed and begin »
to blink.

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Prepare the remote control

Caution

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

For fi rst-time use:

1 Remove the protective tab to activate the

remote control battery.

To replace the remote control batteries:

2 Press + VOL - to set the hour.

The minute digits are displayed and »
begin to blink.

3 Press + VOL - to set the minute.
4 Press CLOCK to confi rm the clock setting.

Turn on

1

Press .

The unit switches to the last selected »
source.

1 Open the battery compartment.
2 Insert one lithium CR2025 battery with

correct polarity (+/-) as indicated.

3 Close the battery compartment.

2 Wait for automatic setup of wireless

connection between the main unit and
subwoofer.
» [PAIRING] (pairing) fl ashes.

If the connection succeeds, » [PAIR OK]
(pair OK) and
the blue indicator on the subwoofer
lights up.

If the connection fails, » [PAIR FAIL]
(pair fail) is displayed and the green
indicator on the subwoofer lights up.

If the wireless connection fails, set up »
the connection manually.

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Set up wireless connection manually

Tip

1 In standby mode, press and hold on

the main unit for 3 seconds.

» [PAIRING] (pairing) fl ashes.

2 Press and hold PAIR on the subwoofer for

3 seconds.

The blue and green indicators on the »
subwoofer fl ash alternately.

If wireless connection succeeds, » [PAIR
OK] (pair OK) is displayed and the
blue indicators on the subwoofer lights
up.

3 Turn on the main unit again.

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

Select the correct 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.

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.

Note

If the wireless connection fails again, check whether •
there is any confl ict or strong interference (for example,
interference from other electronic devices) around
your location. After removal of the confl ict or strong
interference, repeat the above procedures.

Switch to standby mode

1 Press again.

The clock (if set) appears on the »
display panel.

2 Select [Preference Page].
3 Select [TV Type] and then press .
4 Select a setting and then press OK / .

• [PAL] - For TV with PAL color system.

• [Auto] - For TV that is compatible
with both PAL and NTSC.

• [NTSC] - For TV with NTSC color
system.

5 To exit the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.

Note

When the HDMI cable is connected, the • [TV Type]
option is unavailable.

Find the correct viewing
channel

1

Press to turn on the unit.

2 Press DISC 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 Philips screen.
Press the source button repeatedly on •
the remote control of your TV.

Change system menu
language

Press SYSTEM MENU.

1
2 Select [General Setup Page].
3 Select [OSD Lang] and then press .
4 Select a setting and then press OK / .
5 To exit the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.

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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:

2 Press SYSTEM MENU to exit the menu.
3 Press DISC followed by numeric key “1” to

turn off the progressive scan mode on the
unit.

The blue Philips DVD background »
screen is displayed.

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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 DISC.
5 Press SYSTEM MENU.
6 Press / to select [Video Setup Page]

Note

In the progressive mode, if you press • DISC followed
by numeric key “1” during normal play, the progressive
scan mode will be turned off on the unit.

in the menu, then press

.

7 Select [Component] > [Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y],

then press OK /

.

8 Select [TV Mode] > [P - SCAN], then

press OK /

A warning message is displayed.»

.

9 To proceed, select [OK] and press OK /

.

The progressive setup is complete.»

Note

If a blank/distorted screen is displayed, wait for 15 •
seconds for auto recovery or turn off progressive scan
manually.

10 Turn on the progressive scan mode on the

TV.

Turn off progressive scan manually

1 Turn off the progressive scan mode on the

TV.

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5 Play

To access or exit the menu manually:

1 Press DISC MENU.

For VCD with PlayBack Control (PBC) feature
(version 2.0 only):

Note

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

Play discs

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.

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

1 During play, press DISC MENU to enable/

disable PBC.

When PBC is enabled, the menu »
screen is displayed.

When PBC is disabled, normal play is »
resumed.

Select an audio language

You can select an audio language on DVDs,
DiVx video or VCDs.

1 During disc play, press AUDIO.

The language options appear. If the »

1 Press DISC to select the DISC source.
2 Insert a disc into the disc compartment

and press OK /

Ensure that the label faces outwards.»

.

3 Play starts automatically.

To stop play, press •
To pause or resume play, press OK / •

.
To skip to the previous/next title/•
chapter/track, press

•

If play does not start automatically:

.

/ .

selected audio channels is unavailable,
the default disc audio channel is used.

Note

For some DVDs, the language can only be changed •
from the disc menu. Press DISC MENU to access the
menu.

Select a subtitle language

You can select a subtitle language on DVDs or

DivX® Ultra discs.
Select a title/chapter/track and then press •
OK /

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.

During play, press • SUBTITLE.

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To pause or resume play, press OK / •

Tip

For some DVDs, the language can only be changed •
from the disc menu. Press DISC MENU to access the
menu.

Play from USB/CARD

Note

Ensure that the USB device or SD/MMC card contains •
playable music, pictures or video.

.

To skip to the previous/next fi le, press •

/ .

Play DivX video

You can play DivX fi les copied onto a CD-R/

RW, recordable DVD, USB device or SD/MMC

card.

1 Insert a disc or connect a USB device or

SD/MMC card.

2 Select a source:

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1 Slide down SLIDE OPEN , then insert the

device.

For USB devices: Insert the USB plug •
into the
For SD/MMC cards: Insert the card •
into the SD/MMC socket.

socket.

For discs, press • DISC.
For USB devices or SD/MMC cards, •
press USB/SD repeatedly.

3 Select a fi le to play and press OK / .

To stop play, press •
To pause or resume play, press OK / •

.

To change a subtitle language, press •

SUBTITLE.

Note

You can only play DivX videos rented or purchased •
through the DivX registration code of this unit.

•

Subtitle fi les with the following fi lename extensions (.srt,
.smi, .sub, .ssa, .ass) are supported but do not appear on
the fi le navigation menu.

•

The subtitle fi lename has to be the same as the fi le
name of the video.

.

2 Press USB/SD to select the USB or CARD

source.

3 Press DISC MENU until the folder is

displayed.

4 Press / to select a folder, then press OK

/

to confi rm.

5 Press / to select a fi le from the folder.
6 Press OK / to start play.

To stop play, press •

.

Play MP3/WMA/picture fi les

You can play MP3/WMA/picture fi les copied

onto a CD-R/RW, recordable DVD, USB device

or SD/MMC card.

1 Insert a disc or connect a USB device or

SD/MMC card.

2 Select a source:

For discs, press • DISC.

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For USB devices or SD/MMC cards, •
press USB/SD repeatedly.

3 Press DISC MENU until the folder is

displayed.

4 Press / to select a folder, then press OK

/

to confi rm.

5 Press / to select a fi le from the folder.
6 Press OK / to start play.

To stop play, press •
To pause or resume play, press OK / •

.

To skip to the previous/next fi le, press •

/ .

.

Note

The section A and B can be set only within the same •
track/title.

Search forward/backward

1 During play, press / repeatedly to

select a search speed.

To resume play at normal speed, press •
OK /

Search by time or chapter/track

.

Play control

Select repeat/shuffl e play options

1 During play, press MODE/DIM repeatedly

to select a repeat option or the shuffl e play
mode.

To resume normal play, press • MODE/
DIM repeatedly until no option is
displayed.

Repeat A-B (DVD/VCD/CD/MP3/
WMA)

number

1 During video/audio play, press GOTO

until a time fi eld or chapter/track fi eld is
displayed.

For the time fi eld, enter the play •
position in hours, minutes and
seconds.
For the chapter/track fi eld, enter the •
chapter/track.
Play starts automatically at your •
selected point.

Resume video play from last stopped

point

1 During music or video play, press A-B at

the start point.

2 Press A-B at the end point.

The selected section starts to play »
repeatedly.

To cancel repeat play, press • A-B again.

Note

This feature is only available for DVD/VCD play. •

1 In stop mode and when the disc has not

been removed, press OK /

To cancel resume mode and stop play

completely:

.

1 In stop mode, press .

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Play options

Display play information

When the image is zoomed in, you •
can press / / / to pan through
the image.

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1 During play, press DISPLAY/RDS

repeatedly to display play information.

Program

Note

You cannot program picture fi les/discs.•

For video discs/audio CDs:

1 During play or in stop mode, press

ANGLE/PROG to access the program

menu.

Slow-motion play

1 During video play, press ( SLOW)

repeatedly to select a slow play option.

The sound is muted.»
To resume play at normal speed, press »

OK /

Change the audio channel

Note

This feature is only available for VCD/DivX play.•

.

2 Enter the tracks/chapters to add to the

program.

3 Repeat step 2 until the program is

complete.

4 Select [Start], then press OK / to play

the program.

For Divx/MP3/WMA fi les:

1 During play or in stop mode, press DISC

MENU until the fi le list is displayed.

2 Select a fi le, then press ANGLE/PROG to

add the fi le to the program list.

3 Repeat steps 2 until the program is

1 During play, press AUDIO repeatedly to

select an audio channel available on the
disc:

Mono Left•
Mono Right•
Mix-Mono•
Stereo•

Select a camera angle

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complete.

4 Press OK / to play the program.

To delete a fi le from the [Program List]:

1 Press DISC MENU until the program list is

displayed.

2 Select a fi le, then press ANGLE/PROG to

delete the fi le from the program list.

Zoom in/out image

1 During video/picture play, press

(ZOOM) repeatedly to zoom in/out the
image.

This feature is only available for DVDs recorded with •
multiple camera angles.

1 During play, press ANGLE/PROG

repeatedly to select a camera angle.

Picture view options

Preview pictures

1 During play, press .

The thumbnails of 12 pictures are »
displayed.

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2 Select one of the following:

a picture•
the slide show option•
the menu option•
the next/previous page (if available)•

3 Press OK / to:

play the selected picture•
start slide show of all pictures•
enter the menu where each remote •
key function is explained
turn to the next/previous page (if •
available)

Select a slide show play mode

1 During play, press ANGLE/PROG

repeatedly to select a slide-show play
mode.

Rotate picture

1 During play, press / to rotate the

picture anti-clockwise/clockwise.

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1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
2 Select a setup page.

• [Off] – Disable the screen saver.

[DIVX (R) VOD]

Display the DivX® registration code.

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3 Select an option and then press .
4 Select a setting and then press OK / .

To return to the previous menu, press •

.

To exit the menu, press • SYSTEM

MENU.

General setup

On [General Setup Page], you can set the
following options:

[TV Display]

Tip

Enter this DivX registration code when you rent or •
purchase video from http://vod.divx.com/. The DivX
videos rented or purchased through the DivX® VOD
(Video On Demand) service can be played only on the
device to which it is registered.

Audio setup

On [Audio Setup Page], you can set the

following options:

[SPDIF Setup] > [SPDIF Setup Page] > [Digital

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

4:3 Pan Scan (PS)

• [Normal/PS] – For 4:3 screen TV: full-

height display with the trimmed sides.

• [Normal/LB] – For 4:3 screen TV:

wide-screen display with black bars on
the top and bottom of the screen.

• [Wide] – For wide-screen TV: display

ratio 16:9.

4:3 Letter Box (LB)

16:9 (Wide Screen)

Output]

Select audio formats supported by the

connected device.

• [Off] – Turn off the digital output.

• [SPDIF/RAW] – If the connected
device supports multi-channel audio
formats, select this option.

• [SPDIF/PCM] – If the connected
device cannot decode multichannel
audio, select this option.

[Dolby Digital Setup] > [Dual Mono]
Select audio signals output to speakers.

• [Stereo] – Output multichannel
sound signals to both speakers.

• [L - Mono] – Output left mono
sound signals to both speakers.

[OSD Lang]

Select the preferred language for on-screen
display.

[Screen Saver]

The screen saver protects the TV screen
damage due to prolonged exposure to a static
image.

• [On] – Enable the screen saver.

• [R - Mono] – Output right mono
sound signals to both speakers.

[3D Processing] > [3D Processing Page] >
[Reverb Mode]

Select a virtual surround sound mode.
[HDCD] > [HDCD Setup Page] > [Filter]
When you play a HDCD (High Defi nition
Compatible Digital) disc, select the audio output
cutoff frequency.

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[Night Mode]

• [Auto] – Select audio output through

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.

[Audio Sync]

Set the default delay time for audio output
when you play a video disc.

Press / to set the delay time.
Press OK /

to confi rm and exit.

the HDMI connection automatically.

• [Off] – Disable HDMI audio output
(not recommended).

[HDMI SETUP] > [Resolution]
Select the HDMI video output resolution that is
compatible with your TV display capability.

Tip

This option is only available when the • [HDMI] option
is set to [Auto].

•

In the resolution options, “i” denotes interlace and “p”
denotes progressive.

Video setup

On [Video Setup Page], you can set the
following options:

[Component]

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

• [S - Video] – If the S-Video
connection is used, select this option.

• [Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y] – If the component
connection is used, select this option.

[TV Mode]

Preference setup

On [Preference Page], you can set the following
options:

[TV Type]

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

• [PAL] - For TV with PAL color system.

• [Auto] - For TV that is compatible
with both PAL and NTSC.

• [NTSC] - For TV with NTSC color
system.

Select the video output mode. To select the
progressive scan mode, ensure that you have
connected a progressive scan TV and set
[Component] to [Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y].

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

• [Interlace] – For ordinary TV: turn on
the interlace mode.

[Quality] > [Picture Setting]
Customize picture color settings.

[HDMI SETUP] > [HDMI]
Turn on or off HDMI output.

[Audio]

Select the preferred audio language for disc play.

[Subtitle]

Select the preferred subtitle language for disc
play.

[Disc Menu]

Select the preferred disc menu language.

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[Password Setup] > [Password Setup

Note

If the language you have set is not available on the disc, •
the disc uses its own default language.

•

For some discs, the subtitle/audio language can only be
changed from the disc menu.

[Parental]

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

Press OK / .
Select a rating level, then press OK /

.

Press the numeric keys to enter the password.

Page] > [Password]
You can change password here. The
default password is 1234.

• [Change]

1) Press the numeric keys to enter ‘1234’ or
your last set password at [Old Password] fi eld.

2) Enter the new password at [New
Password] fi eld.

3) Enter the new password again at [Confi rm
PWD] fi eld.

4) Press OK /

Note

to exit the menu.

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Note

Rated discs above the level you set in • [Parental]
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.

Tip

You can set or change the password .•

If you forget the password, enter ‘1234’ before you set •
a new password.

[Default]

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

[Password Setup] > [Password Setup Page] >
[Password Mode]

This setting allows you to enable/disable the
password for parental control. If the password
is enabled, when you play a prohibited disc, this
4-digit password is required.

• [On] - Enable the password for
parental control.

• [Off] - Disable the password for
parental control.

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7 Tune to FM

radio stations

Program radio stations
manually

Note

1 Ensure that you have connected and fully

extended the supplied FM antenna (see
‘Connect FM antenna’ on page 15).

2 Press TUNER.
3 Press and hold / .
4 When the frequency indication starts to

change, release the button.

The FM tuner tunes to a station with »
strong reception automatically.

5 Repeat steps 3-4 to tune to more stations.

To tune to a weak station:

Press

/ repeatedly until you fi nd optimal

You can program a maximum of 20 preset radio •
stations.

1 Tune to a radio station.
2 Press ANGLE/PROG to activate

programming.

3 Press / to allocate a number from

1 to 20 to this radio station, then press
ANGLE/PROG to confi rm.

The preset number and the frequency »
of the preset station are displayed.

4 Repeat the above steps to program other

reception.

Program radio stations
automatically

Note

You can program a maximum of 20 preset radio •
stations.

1 Press / to select a preset number to

start programing.

stations.

Note

To overwrite a programmed station, store another •
station in its place.

Tune to a preset radio station

1

Press / to select a preset number

that you want.

2 Press and hold ANGLE/PROG for

2 seconds to activate automatic
programming.
» [AUTO] (auto) is displayed briefl y.

All available stations are programmed »
in the order of waveband reception
strength.

The last programed radio station is »
broadcast automatically.

Tip

You can also use the numerical keypad to select a •
preset station directly.

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8 Adjust volume

Select automatic loudness control

Automatic loudness control increases the treble

level and sound
effect

Adjust volume level

1

During play, press VOL +/- to increase/

decrease the volume level.

Adjust subwoofer volume

1 Press SUBW VOL to adjust the subwoofer

volume.

and bass effect at low volume levels (the higher

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the volume, the lower the treble and bass
levels).

1 To turn on automatic loudness control,

press LOUD/DBB during play until the
loudness icon is displayed.

To turn off automatic loudness •
control, press LOUD/DBB until the
loudness icon disappears.

Select surround sound effect

DVS (Dolby Virtual Speaker) technology
creates a highly compelling 5.1-channel listening

Select a sound effect

Note

You cannot use different sound effects at the same •
time.

Select a preset sound effect

1 During play, press DSC repeatedly to

experience from as few as two speakers. It is an
ideal entertainment solution for locations where
space for multiple speaker setup is limited.

1 During play, press SURROUND to turn

on/off surround sound effect.

Mute sound

1

During play, press MUTE to mute/unmute

sound.

select:

• [ROCK] (rock)

• [JAZZ] (jazz)

• [POP] (pop)

• [CLASSIC] (classic)

• [FLAT] (fl at)

Enhance bass

1 To turn on bass enhancement, press

LOUD/DBB repeatedly during play until

the DBB logo is displayed.

To turn off bass enhancement, •
press repeatedly until the DBB logo

Listen through headphone

Plug a headphone into the socket on

1

the unit.

disappears.

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9 Other features

Activate demonstration mode

You can see an overview of all features.

1 In standby mode, press on the main unit

to activate the demonstration mode.

A demonstration of major available »
features starts.

To deactivate the demonstration mode:

1 Press on the main unit again.

To deactivate the alarm timer, select »

[OFF] (off) at step 6.

Set the sleep timer

When the unit is turned on, press SLEEP/

1

TIMER repeatedly to select a set period of

time (in minutes).

The unit turns off automatically after »
the set period of time.

Adjust brightness of display
panel

In standby mode, press MODE/DIM

1

repeatedly to select different levels of
brightness for the display panel.

Set the alarm timer

1

Ensure that you have set the clock

Connect other devices

Listen to an audio player

You can listen to audio player through this unit.

correctly .

2 In standby mode, press and hold SLEEP/

TIMER.

The hour digits are displayed and begin »
to blink.

3 Press + VOL - to set the hour.

The minute digits are displayed and »
begin to blink.

4 Press + VOL - to set the minute.
5 Press SLEEP/TIMER to confi rm.
6 To activate the wake-up timer, press + VOL

- to select [ON] (on).

A clock icon appears on the display.»

1 Slide down SLIDE OPEN .
2 Connect the audio player.

For audio players with red/white •
audio output sockets:
Connect a red/white audio cable (not
supplied) to the AUX IN L/R sockets
and to the audio output sockets on

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The unit turns on automatically at »
the set time and switches to the last
selected source.

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the audio player.
For audio players with headphone •
sockets:

Connect a 3.5mm audio cable (not
supplied) to the MP3 LINK socket
and to the headphone socket on the
audio player.

3 Select the MP3 Link/AUX source.
4 Start play on the audio player.

Record to a digital recorder

You can record audio from this unit to a digital
recorder.

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DIGITAL IN

1 Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied) to:

the• COAXIAL OUT socket
the digital input socket on the digital •
recorder

2 Play audio to be recorded.
3 Begin to record on the digital recorder

(see the digital recorder user manual).

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10 Product

Tuner (FM)

Tuning Range 87.5 - 108MHz

information

Note

Product information is subject to change without prior •
notice.

Specifi cations

Amplifi er

Tuning grid 50KHz
Sensitivity

- Mono, 26dB S/N Ratio

- Stereo, 46dB S/N Ratio
Search Selectivity >28dBf
Total Harmonic Distortion <2%
Signal to Noise Ratio >55dB

<22 dBf
>43 dBf

Speakers

Speaker Impedance 4ohm
Speaker Driver 3” Full range

+5.25”subwoofer

Rated Output Power 2X20W + 60W RMS
Frequency Response 20 -20000 Hz, -3dB
Signal to Noise Ratio >67dB
Aux Input 0.5V RMS 20k ohm

Disc

Laser Type Semiconductor
Disc Diameter 12cm/8cm
Video Decoding MPEG-1 / MPEG-2 /

DivX
Video DAC 12Bits
Signal System PAL / NTSC
Video Format 4:3 / 16:9
Video S/N >48dB
Audio DAC 24Bits / 96kHz
Total Harmonic

Distortion
Frequency

Response

S/N Ratio >67dBA

<1%

4Hz - 20kHz (44.1kHz)

4Hz - 22kHz (48kHz)

4Hz - 24kHz (96kHz)

Sensitivity >82dB/m/W

General information

AC power 110 - 240V,

~50/60 Hz

Operation Power
Consumption

Standby Power
Consumption

Composite Video Output 1.0Vp-p, 75ohm
Coaxial Output 0.5Vpp ± 0.1Vpp

Headphone Output 2X15mW 32ohm
USB Direct Version 2.0
Dimensions

- Main Unit (W x H x D)

- Wireless Subwoofer Box
(W x H x D)

Weight

- With Packing

- Main Unit

Main unit: 22W;
Subwoofer: 45W

<4W

75ohm

525 x 90 x
200mm
170 x 197 x 302
mm

8 kg

2.4 kg

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- Wireless Subwoofer Box

4.5 kg

Supported disc formats

Directory nesting up to a maximum •
of 8 levels

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)•
DivX(R) disc on CD-R(W):•
DivX 3.11, 4.x and 5.x•
WMA•

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, •

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.
Unsupported 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•

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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•

USB/SD/MMC playability
information

Compatible devices:

USB fl ash memory (USB 2.0 or •
USB1.1)
USB fl ash players (USB 2.0 or USB1.1)•
SD/MMC memory cards•

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•

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11 Troubleshooting

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

Caution

Never remove the casing of this unit.•

To keep the warranty valid, never try to repair
the system yourself.
If you encounter problems when using this unit,
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 your
unit is nearby and the model number and serial
number are available .

No power

Ensure that the AC cord of the apparatus •
is connected properly.
Ensure that there is power at the AC •
outlet.
As a power-saving feature, the system •
switches off automatically 15 minutes after
track play reaches the end and no control
is operated.

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.

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.•

display format.

The aspect ratio if fi xed on the loaded •
DVD disc.
The aspect ratio may not be changed for •
some TV systems.

No sound or poor sound

Adjust the volume.•
Disconnect the headphone.•
Ensure the wireless subwoofer is •
connected.

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.

Disc does not play

Insert a readable disc and ensure that the •
label side faces outwards.
Check the disc type, color system and •
regional code. Check for any scratches or
smudges on the disc.
Press• SYSTEM MENU to exit the system
setup menu.
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.
As a power-saving feature, the system •
turns off automatically 15 minutes after
disc play reaches the end and no control is
operated.

Poor radio reception

Increase the distance between the unit and •

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Fully extend the FM antenna.•
Connect an outdoor FM antenna instead.•

Wireless connection fails.

Set up wireless connection manually .•

Unable to select Progressive Scan

Ensure the video output mode is set to •
[Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y].

No sound on HDMI connection.

You may not hear any sound if the •
connected device is non-HDCP compliant
or only DVI-compatible.

No picture on HDMI connection.

Check if the HDMI cable is faulty. Replace a •
new HDMI cable.
If this happens when you change the •
HDMI video resolution, select the correct
resolution until the picture appears.

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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 or
SD/MMC card

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

USB device or SD/MMC card not supported

The USB device or SD/MMC card is •
incompatible with the apparatus. Try
another one.

Timer does not work

Set the clock correctly.•
Switch on the timer.•

Clock/timer setting erased

Power has been interrupted or the power •
cord has been disconnected.
Reset the clock/timer.•

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