Philips MRD120 User Manual

User guide

SMART. VERY SMART.

MRD120

DVD VIDEO DIGITAL SUROUND SYSTEM

México

Es necesario que lea cuidadosamente su instructivo de manejo.

PRECAUCIÓN - ADVERTENCIA

No abrir, riesgo de choque eléctrico

Verifique que el voltaje de alimentación

sea el requerido para su aparato

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

En caso de requerir servicio, dirijase al personal calificado.

Descripción: Reproductor de Disco de Video Digital Modelo : MRD120/78 Alimentación: 110–127 / 220–240V~; 50–60 Hz Consumo: 120 W Importador: Philips Mexicana, S.A. de C.V. Domicilio: Av. La Palma No. 6

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

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

ATENCIÓN

Col. San Fernando La Herradura Huixquilucan

Tel. 52 69 90 00

LEA CUIDADOSAMENTE ESTE INSTRUCTIVO

ANTES DE USAR SU APARATO.

AVISO IMPORTANTE

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

responsable por daños o desperfectos causados por:

– Maltrato, descuido o mal uso, presencia de

insectos o roedores (cucarachas, ratones etc.).

– Cuando el aparato no haya sido operarado

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

– Por fenómenos naturales tales como:

temblores, inundaciones,incendios, descargas eléctricas, rayos etc. o delitos causados por terceros (choques asaltos, riñas, etc.).

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

ATENCIÓN El uso de mando o ajustes o la ejecucción de métodos que no sean los aquí descritos puede ocasionar peligro de exposición a radiación.

This product incorporates copyright

‘CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE. IN CASE OF 525 OR 625 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE ‘STANDARD DEFINITION’ OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p AND 625p DVD PLAYER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTRE’.

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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.

Index

English ------------------------------------------------ 8

English

Español --------------------------------------------- 36

Español

Português ------------------------------------------ 68

Português

IMPORTANT NOTE

Due to the numerous versions of new CD-Audio copy protection or enhanced CD-Audio protection recently available on certain discs, Magnavox is unable to guarantee that this DVD system is fully compatible with such new discs. Should you have difficulty playing such CD-Audio discs, kindly refer them to your CD-Audio disc retailer.

Contents

English

General Information

Supplied accessories ............................................ 5

Care and safety information .............................. 5

Connections

Step 1: Placing the speakers and subwoofer . 6 Step 2: Connecting speakers and subwoofer 7

Step 3: Connecting TV ....................................... 8

Using Composite Video jack ........................ 8

Using Component Video jack

(Pr/Cr Pb / Cb Y) ............................................. 8

Using S-Video jack .......................................... 9

Using an accessory RF modulator .............. 9

Step 4: Connecting FM/MW antennas .......... 10

Step 5: Connecting the power cord ............... 10

Connections (optional)

Connecting a VCR or Cable/ Satellite Box ... 11

Viewing and listening to the playback ...... 11

Using the VCR for recording DVD

playback........................................................... 11

Connecting digital audio equipment .............. 11

Digital Recording .......................................... 11

Functional Overview

Main unit and remote control ......................... 12

Control buttons available on the

remote only ................................................... 13

Getting Started

Step 1: Inserting batteries into the

remote control ................................................... 14

Using the remote control to operate

the system ...................................................... 14

Step 2: Setting the TV ........................................ 14

Selecting the colour system that

corresponds to your TV .............................. 15

Setting the TV shape .................................... 15

Step 3: Setting the speakers ............................. 16

Test Tone – turning on /off

.......................................................................... 16

Adjusting the delay time.............................. 16

Adjusting the speaker output levels ......... 16

Step 4: Setting language preferences .............. 17

On-screen display (OSD) language........... 17

Audio, Subtitle and Disc Menu language.. 17

Disc Operations

Playable discs ....................................................... 18

Playing discs ......................................................... 18

Using the Disc Menu ......................................... 19

Basic playback controls ..................................... 19

Resuming playback from the last

stopped point (DVD/ VCD/CD) .............. 19

Selecting various repeat functions .................. 20

Repeat play mode ......................................... 20

Repeating a section within a

chapter/track ................................................ 20

Programme favourite tracks

(audio CDs and VCDs) ..................................... 20

Clearing the programme............................. 20

Using the menu bar to programme ............... 21

Playing MP3/ Picture disc (Kodak, JPEG) ....... 21

DVD Setup Menu Options

Using the menu bar ........................................... 22

Using the Setup Menu ....................................... 23

Setting the video output ............................. 23

Screen saver – turning on/ off .................... 24

Setting the digital output ............................ 24

Night mode – turning on/off ..................... 25

Restoring the original settings ................... 25

Restricting playback by parental control . 26

Changing the password ............................... 27

Tuner Operations

Tuning to radio stations .................................... 28

Presetting radio stations ................................... 28

Automatic presetting ................................... 28

Manual presetting ......................................... 28

Selecting a preset radio station ....................... 28

Deleting a preset radio station .................. 28

Changing tuning grid .......................................... 29

Other Functions

Setting the Sleep timer ..................................... 29

Sound Control .................................................... 30

Selecting surround sound ........................... 30

Selecting digital sound effects .................... 30

Volume Control .................................................. 30

Dimming system’s display screen .................... 30

Using the remote to operate ‘Philips’

television ............................................................... 30

Specifications .......................................................... 31

Troubleshooting........................................... 32–33

Glossary .................................................................34–35

General Information

10 cm

(4 inches)

5 cm

(2 inches)

5cm

(2 inches)

DVD Home Cinema System

PHILIPS

Supplied accessories Care and safety information

Avoid high temperatures, moisture,

Composite video cable (yellow)

Audio cable (white, red)

FM wire antenna

MW loop antenna

water and dust

– Do not expose the system, batteries or discs to humidity, rain, sand or excessive heat (caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight). Always keep the disc tray closed to avoid getting dust on the lens.

Avoid condensation problem

– The lens may cloud over when the player is suddenly moved from cold to warm surroundings, making it impossible to play a disc. Leave the player in the warm environment until the moisture evaporates.

Do not block the vents

– Do not operate the DVD system in an enclosed cabinet and allow about 10 cm (4 inches) of free space all around the player for adequate ventilation.

English

Remote Control and two AA batteries

(12nc: 3139 228 61131)

VOL

Care of disc

– To clean a CD, wipe it in a straight line from the centre toward the edge using a soft, lint-free cloth. Do not use cleaning agents, as they may damage the disc. – Write only on the printed side of a CD-R/CD-RW and only with a soft felttipped pen. – Handle the disc by its edge, do not

AC power cord

touch the surface.

Care of the cabinet

– Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use a solution containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasives.

Finding a suitable location

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

Connections

English

Step 1: Placing the speakers

and subwoofer

Front Speaker

(Left)

Rear Speaker

(Left)

For best possible surround sound, all the speakers (except subwoofer) should be placed at the same distance from the listening position.

1 Place the front left and right speakers at

equal distances from the TV and at an angle of approximately 45 degrees from the listening position.

2 Place the centre speaker above the TV or

the DVD system so that the center channel’s sound is localized.

3 Place the rear speakers at normal

listening ear level facing each other or hang on the wall.

4 Place the subwoofer on the floor near

the TV.

Centre speaker

Passive

Subwoofer

Front Speaker

(Right)

Rear Speaker

(Right)

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

Step 2: Connecting speakers

and subwoofer

Front Speaker

(Right)

Rear Speaker

(Right)

FRONT

RIGHT

LEFT

Rear Speaker

Front Speaker

(Left)

REAR

FRONT

SUBWOOFER

RIGHT

LEFT

CENTER

(Left)

Centre

Speaker

Connections

English

Passive

Subwoofer

Connect the supplied speaker systems using the fixed speaker cables by matching the colours of the jacks and speaker cables.

Helpful Hint: – Ensure that the speaker cables are correctly connected. Improper connections may damage the system due to short-circuit.

Connections

OOFER

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Step 3: Connecting TV

Option 1

OFER

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

1 Use the supplied composite video cable

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

2 To hear the TV channels through this

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

3 Set the P-SCAN switch to ‘OFF’.

Option 2

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

Using Component Video jack (Pr/Cr Pb /Cb Y)

1 Use a component video cables (red/blue/

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

2 To hear the TV channels through this

DVD system, use the supplied 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 ), set the P-SCAN switch to ‘ON’. Otherwise, set it to ‘OFF’.

Helpful Hint: – You have to power off the DVD system or switch to standby mode before changing the P-SCAN switch setting.

Connections

REAR LEFT

SUBWOOFER

AUDIO IN R L

VIDEO

TO TVINT IN

CH3 CH4

ANT IN

Option 3 Option 4

Antenna or

Cable TV signal

OFER

IMPORTANT! If S-Video is used for DVD playback, the system’s VIDEO OUT setting will need to be changed accordingly. Details are on page 23.

IMPORTANT! If your TV only has a single Antenna In jack (labelled as 75 ohm or RF In), you will need an RF modulator in order to view DVD playback on the

RF coaxial cable to TV

Back of RF Modulator

(example only)

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TV. See your electronics retailer or

Using S-Video jack

contact Magnavox for details on RF modulator availability and operations.

1 Use an S-video cable (not supplied) to

connect the DVD system’s S-VIDEO OUT jack to the S-Video input jack

(or labelled as Y / C or S-VHS) on the TV.

2 To hear the TV channels through this

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

3 Set the P-SCAN switch to ‘OFF’.

Using an accessory RF modulator

1 Use the supplied 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).

4 Set the P-SCAN switch to ‘OFF’.

Connections

~ AC MAINS

FRONT RIGHT

FRONT

LEFT

REAR

RIGHT

REAR LEFT

SUBWOOFER

FRONT

CENTER

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Step 4: Connecting FM/MW

antennas

fix the claw into

the slot

➠

antenna

1 Connect the supplied MW loop antenna

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

2 Connect the supplied FM antenna to the

FM (75Ω) jack. Extend the FM antenna

and fix its ends to the wall.

For better FM stereo reception, connect an external FM antenna (not supplied).

antenna

Step 5: Connecting the

power cord

Power Outlet

After everything is connected properly,

1 Set the VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the

local power line voltage.

2 Plug in the AC power cord to the power

outlet. Never make or change any connections with the power switched on.

Helpful Hint: – Refer to the type plate on the rear or bottom of the system for identification and supply ratings.

Helpful Hints: – 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.

Connections (optional)

FRONT RIGHT

FRONT

LEFT

REAR

RIGHT

REAR LEFT

SUBWOOFER

FRONT CENTER

DIGITAL IN

Connecting a VCR or Cable/Satellite Box

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

FRONT

RIGHT

SUBWOOFER

REAR

FRONT

LEFT

RIGHT

LEFT

CENTER

TO TV

VCR or Cable/

S-VIDEO

Satellite Box

Viewing and listening to the playback

1 Connect the VCR or Cable / Satellite Box

to the TV as shown.

2 Connect the DVD system’s AUDIO IN-

AUX jacks to the AUDIO OUT jacks on

the VCR or cable/satellite box. Before starting operation, press AUX on

the remote to select “AUX” in order to activate the input source.

Using the VCR for recording DVD playback

3 Connect the DVD system’s VIDEO OUT

jack to the VIDEO IN jack on the VCR.

4 Connect the DVD system’s LINE OUT

jacks to the AUDIO IN jacks on the VCR. This will allow you to make analogue stereo (two channel, right and left) recordings.

To view DVD playback while recording, you must connect the DVD

system to your TV using S-VIDEO (as shown above) or Component (Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y) video connection.

Connecting digital audio equipment

(for example) CD Recorder

Digital Recording

1 Connect the DVD system’s DIGITAL

OUT-COAXIAL jack to the DIGITAL

COAXIAL IN jack on a digital recording device (such as Dolby Digital decoder, CD recorder).

Before starting operation, set the DIGITAL OUTPUT according to the audio connection. (See page 24 “Setting the digital output”).

Helpful Hints: – Some DVDs are copy-protected. You cannot record the disc through a VCR or digital recording device. – Always refer to the owner’s manual of the other equipment for complete connection and usage details.

English

Functional Overview

English

Main unit and remote control

STANDBY-ON

1 STANDBY ON

– Switches to standby mode or turns on

the system.

2 Disc tray

3 OPEN/CLOSE 0 (DISC mode only)

– Opens/Closes the disc tray.

4 System display panel

5 ÉÅ PLAY/PAUSE

– DISC: starts/pauses playback.

6 S PREV / T NEXT

– DISC: *searches backward/forward or

selects a track.

– TUNER: tunes the radio frequency

up/down.

– TV: selects previous/next channel on

Philips TV (on remote only).

OPEN/CLOSE

PLAY/PAUSE STOP

PROG

PREV NEXT

SOURCE

VOLUME

9 PROG

– DISC: starts programming. – TUNER: starts manual preset

programming.

0 VOLUME (VOL +-)

– Adjusts the volume level.

! PHONES

– Plugging in the headphones jack.

The speakers output will be cancelled.

PHONES

7 Ç STOP

– Exits an operation. – DISC: stops playback or clears a

programme.

– TUNER: *erases a preset radio station.

8 SOURCE

– Selects the relevant active mode : TV/AV,

DISC, TUNER (FM/MW) or AUX.

* = Press and hold the button for more than two seconds.

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