Philips MCD709/98, MCD709 User Manual

DVD Micro Theatre

MCD709

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Index

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Contents

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General Information

Features .................................................................. 6

Supplied accessories ............................................ 6

Environment information ................................... 6

Installation .............................................................. 6

Maintenance .......................................................... 7

Connections

Step 1: Placing speakers ...................................... 8

Step 2: Connecting speakers .............................. 9

Step 3: Connecting the control cable .............. 9

Step 4: Connecting TV .................................. 9~11

Step 5: Connecting FM/MW antennas ........... 11

Step 6: Connecting the power cord............... 11

Additional: Connecting additional equipment12

Functional Overview

DVD player and power amplifier .................... 13

Remote control ........................................... 13~14

Getting Started

Step 1: Inserting batteries into the Remote

Control ................................................................. 15

Using the Remote Control to operate the
Player

Step 2: Setting up the TV ........................... 15~17

Selecting the colour system that
corresponds to your TV
Setting up Progressive Scan feature
To deactivate Progressive manually

Step 3: Setting language preference ................ 18

Basic Functions

Switching the system on/off ............................. 19

Volume control ................................................... 19

Sound control ..................................................... 19

DBB (Dynamic Bass Boost)
DSC (Digital Sound Control)
LOUDNESS

Dimming the display screen ............................. 19

Disc Operations

Playable Discs ...................................................... 20

Playing discs ......................................................... 20

Using the Disc Menu ......................................... 21

Basic playback controls .............................. 21~23

Pausing playback (DVD/VCD/CD/MP3/WMA)
Selecting a track/chapter/title (DVD/VCD/
CD/MP3/WMA)
Resuming playback from the last stopped
point (DVD/VCD/CD/MP3/WMA)
Zoom (DVD/VCD/JPEG)
Repeat (DVD/VCD/CD/MP3/WMA)
Repeat A-B (DVD/VCD/CD/MP3/WMA)
Slow Motion (DVD/VCD)
Program (not for Picture CD)
Forward/Reverse Searching (DVD/VCD/CD/
MP3/WMA)
Time search & search by chapter/track
number (DVD/VCD/CD/MP3/WMA)
Information display during playback (not for
Picture CD)

Special disc features ........................................... 23

Playing a Title (DVD)
Camera Angle (DVD)
Changing the Audio Language (for DVD
recorded with multiple languages)
Changing the Audio Channel (for VCD only)

Subtitles (DVD)

Playing MP3/WMA/JPEG Picture disc ............ 24

Playing MP3/WMA disc ..................................... 24

General operation

Playback selection

Playing JPEG Picture CD ................................... 24

General operation

Playback selection

Special JPEG features ......................................... 24

Preview function (JPEG)

Zoom picture (JPEG)

Slide show playback modes (JPEG)

Playback with multi-angles (JPEG)

Playing a DivX disc ............................................. 25

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System Menu Options

Basic Operations ................................................ 26

General Setup Page ..................................... 26~27

TV Display
OSD Lang
Screen Saver
DIVX(R) VOD

Audio Setup Page ........................................ 27~28

SPDIF Setup
Dolby Digital Setup
3D Processing
HDCD
Night Mode

Video Setup Page......................................... 28~29

Component
TV Mode
Quality

Preference Page ............................................ 29-30

Parental
Default

Password Setup Page ......................................... 30

Password mode
Password

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Other Functions

Radio reception .................................................. 31

Tuning to radio stations
Presetting radio stations

Listening to preset radio stations

Setting the clock ................................................. 31

Setting sleep/wake-up timer ............................ 32

Sleep timer setting

Wake-up timer setting

Specifications ........................................... 33

Tr oubleshooting ............................. 34~36

Glossary ......................................................... 37

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General Information

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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, suppor ting
Incredible Surround and DSC sound setting.

Additional Component Connections

Lets you connect other audio and audio/visual
components to the DVD micro theatre.

Night mode

Lets you compress the dynamic range, reducing
the difference in loudness between different
sounds in Dolby Digital mode.

Parental Control (Rating Level)

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

Sleep/Wake-up Timer

Enables the system to switch on/off automatically
at a preset time.

Progressive Scan

Provides high quality flicker-free images for film
based sources. When a picture refreshes, its
ver tical resolution can double to 525 lines.

Supplied accessories

– Remote control with two AAA batteries
– MW loop antenna
– FM wire antenna
– Audio (white, red) and composite video

(yellow) cables (2-in-1)
–2 front speakers
–1 passive subwoofer including 1 subwoofer

cable
– Control cable
– Stand for the DVD player and power

amplifier
– This instruction booklet and a Quick Star t

Guide

If any item is damaged or missing, contact
your retailer or Philips.

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.

Installation

Note:
To fully enjoy the progressive scan feature, you
need a progressive scan TV.

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

● In a cabinet, allow about 10cm (4 inches) of free

space all around the player for adequate
ventilation.

● Do not expose your player to extreme

temperatures or humidity.

● The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping

or splashing.

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

be placed on the apparatus.

● No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,

shall be placed on the apparatus.

● Install this unit near the AC outlet and where the

AC power plug can be reached easily.

● The ventilation should not be impeded by

covering the ventilation openings with items,
such as newpapers, table-cloths, curtains, et.

Maintenance

● When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a

cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out,
in a straight line.

General Information

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● Do not expose the player, batteries or discs to

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

● Do not use solvents such as

benzene, thinner, commercially
available cleaners, or anti-static
spray intended for colour discs.

● 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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Connections

Front

speaker

( left )

Front

speaker

( right )

VIEWING AREA

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AC power

Speaker

(right)

MW antenna

FM antenna

Speaker

(left)

Subwoofer

LINE OUT

AC power

SUB WOOFER

IMPORTANT!
– The type plate is located at the
bottom of the system.
– Before connecting the AC power cord
to the wall outlet, ensure that all
other connections have been made.
– The voltage selector located at the
bottom 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.
–Never make or change any
connections with the power switched on.

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Step 1: Placing speakers

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

Notes:

-To avoid magnetic interference, do not
position the front speakers too close to your
TV set.

-Allow adequate ventilation around the DVD
System.

Connections

Step 2: Connecting speakers

1 Connect the speaker wires to the

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

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2 Connect the passive subwoofer to the

SUBWOOFER terminal with the supplied
subwoofer cable by matching the plug
types.

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 more than one speaker to any
one pair of +/- speaker jacks.
– Do not connect speakers with an impedance
lower than the speakers supplied. Please refer to
the SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual.

Step 3: Connecting the control

cable

● Connect the serial port marked “CONTROL

CABLE” at the rear of the DVD player to the

same port at the rear of the power amplifier
with the supplied flat control cable.

Step 4: Connecting TV

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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 Composite Video jack

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LINE OUT

SUB WOOFER

1 Use the composite video connectors (yellow) of

the supplied audio and composite video cables
(2-in1) to connect the DVD system's VIDEO
OUT jack to the video input jack (or labeled as
A/ V In, CVBS, Composite or Baseband) on the
TV.

2 To hear the TV channels through this DVD

system, use the audio connectors (white/ red) of
the supplied audio and composite video cables
(2-in1) to connect AUDIO IN jacks to the
corresponding AUDIO OUT jacks on the TV.

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Connections

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Using Component Video jacks (Y Pb Pr)

IMPORTANT!
– The progressive scan video quality is
only possible when using Y Pb Pr, and a
progressive scan TV is required.

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LINE OUT

SUB WOOFER

Using S-Video jack

IMPORTANT!
– If S-Video is used for DVD playback
connection, the system’s VIDEO OUT
setting will need to be changed
accordingly.

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1

LINE OUT

SUB WOOFER

1 Use component video cables (red/blue/green -

not supplied) to connect the DVD system's Y Pb
Pr jacks to the corresponding Component video
input jacks (or labeled as Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr or YUV)
on the TV.

2 To hear the TV channels through this DVD

system, use the audio cables (white/red) to
connect AUDIO IN-TV jacks to the
corresponding AUDIO OUT jacks on the TV.

3 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 “Getting Star ted­Setting up Progressive Scan feature”.

Note:
– If your TV does not support Progressive Scan, you
will not be able to view the picture.
Press SYSTEM on the remote to exit the system
menu and then DISC to exit progressive scan.

1 Use an S-Video cable (not supplied) to connect

the DVD system’s S-VIDEO jack to the S-Video
input jack (or labeled as Y/C or S-VHS) on the
TV.

2 To hear the TV channels through this DVD

system, use the audio cables (white/red) to
connect AUDIO IN-TV jacks to the
corresponding AUDIO OUT jacks on the TV.

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Connections

Using an accessory RF modulator

IMPORTANT!
– If your TV only has a single Antenna In
jack (labeled as 75 ohm or RF In), you
will need an RF modulator in order to
view DVD playback on the TV. See your
electronics retailer or contact Philips for
details on RF modulator availability and
operations.

ANT IN

RF coaxial cable to TV

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AUDIO IN

TO TVINT IN

VIDEO

IN

R L

CH3 CH4

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LINE OUT

1 Use the composite video cable (yellow) to

connect the DVD system’s VIDEO OUT jack to
the video input jack on the RF modulator.

2 Use an RF coaxial cable (not supplied) to

connect ANTENNA OUT or TO TV jack on the
RF modulator to the Antenna IN jack on the TV.

3 Connect the Antenna or Cable TV service signal

to the ANTENNA IN or RF IN jack on the RF
modulator. (It may have been connected to your
TV previously. Disconnect it from the TV.)

Step 5: Connecting FM/MW

antennas

fix the claw into

the slot

MW

1

antenna

FM

2

antenna

SUB WOOFER

1 Connect the supplied MW loop antenna to the

MW jack. Place the MW loop antenna on a shelf
or attach to a stand or wall.

2 Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM (75

Ω) jack. Extend the FM antenna and fix its end to
the wall.
For better FM stereo reception, connect an
external FM antenna (not supplied).

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Note:
– Adjust the position of the antennas for optimal
reception.
–Position the antennas as far as possible from
your TV, VCR or other radiation source to prevent
unwanted interference.

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Connections

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Step 6: Connecting the power

cord

After everything is conec ted properly,

plug in the AC power cord to the power
outlet.

Never make or change any connection with the
power switched on.

Additional: Connecting
additional equipment

IMPORTANT!
– Some discs are copy-protected. You
cannot record the disc through a VCR or
digital recording device.
–When making connections, make sure
the colour of cables matches the colour
of jacks.
–Always refer to the owner’s manual of
the other equipment for complete
connection and usage details.

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

C

L

R

LINE OUT

SUB WOOFER

B

VCR

Viewing and listening to the playback of
other equipment A

● Connect the system's AUX IN (R/L)

jacks to the AUDIO OUT jacks on the
other audio/visual device (such as a TV,
VCR, Laser Disc player or cassette deck).

Before starting operation, press SOURCE on
the front panel to select AUX or press AUX on
the remote in order to activate the input source.

Using the VCR for recording DVDs B

● Connect one of the system's VIDEO jacks

to the corresponding VIDEO IN jack and
LINE OUT (R/L) jacks to the AUDIO IN
jacks on the VCR. This will allow you to
make analogue stereo (two channel, right
and left) recordings.

Recording (digital) C

● Connect the system's COAXIAL or

OPTICAL jack to the DIGITAL IN jack

on a digital recording device.

Before starting operation, set the DIGITAL

OUT according to the audio connection.
(See "DIGITAL OUT".)

Connecting an active subwoofer D

● Connect the DVD micro system's

SUBWOOFER jack to the AUDIO
INPUT jack on an active subwoofer (not
supplied).

D

AUDIO
INPUT

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A

Television

AUDIO OUT

L

R